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Obama mulls sending anti-air systems to Syria rebels

Sat Mar 29, 2014 16:49:31

US President Barack Obama is reportedly considering to authorize the shipment of new anti-aircraft systems to foreign-backed insurgent in Syria.

Syrian army liberate border villages in Qalamoun

Sat Mar 29, 2014 14:53:11

Syrian army forces have captured two villages near the border with Lebanon after clashes with foreign-backed insurgents.

'Storms of the Desert': No Saudi escape from US

Sat Mar 29, 2014 14:06:59

The list of objectors to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia among the US elite class is long, and the significant point here is the sharp tone many critics have used against a supposed ally who has a "special relation" with Washington. Among these critics are former government employees who worked in previous Administrations, with ties with the Republican Party and highly critical of the Obama Administration, such as Kori Schake, who held many positions in the Pentagon, National Security Council, and the Foreign Ministry, in addition to her strong participation in Republican candidate John McCain's presidential campaign in 2008.

UNHRC slams Israel on human rights, settlements

Sat Mar 29, 2014 12:57:24

The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has blasted the Israeli regime for its continued illegal settlement building activities and the violation of Palestinians’ rights.

Syrian forces continue advances against insurgents

Sat Mar 29, 2014 12:51:23

Syrian forces have continued their military operations against infiltration attempts by foreign-backed insurgents across the country killing and injuring scores of armed militants and seizing their weaponry.

Jordanians demand closure of Israeli embassy

Sat Mar 29, 2014 11:51:49

Jordanians have held protest rallies to urge authorities to shut down the Israeli embassy in Amman following the killing of a Jordanian judge by Israeli soldiers.

Qatar buys copters, missiles in $23b arms deals

Sat Mar 29, 2014 09:32:11

Qatar has announced weapon deals worth $23 billion that include huge orders of helicopter gunships from both Boeing and Airbus corporations.

Syria urges UN probe into audio leak of Turkey plot

Sat Mar 29, 2014 08:34:51

Syrian envoy has called on the United Nations to investigate a leaked file containing discussions by top Turkish authorities on how to fabricate an attack in order to justify a military operation against Damascus.

Woman journalist, two others killed in Cairo clashes

Fri Mar 28, 2014 22:15:32

Three people including an Egyptian woman journalist have been killed in Cairo as police clashed with Islamists protesting against ex-army chief Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's presidency bid, a security official says.

Three killed in fierce clashes in Iraq's Anbar

Fri Mar 28, 2014 21:24:22

Ongoing clashes between anti-government militants and Iraqi soldiers near a militant-held city on Baghdad's doorstep have killed at least three people and wounded dozens more, officials say.

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