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US 'peace' bid for PA and Israel failed: Abbas

Sat Feb 22, 2014 11:55:50

Acting President of Palestinian Authority Mahmud Abbas has said that US attempts to forge an agreement for "peace" negotiations between his government and the Israeli regime have so far failed.

Russia vows speedy Iraq arms delivery in terror fight

Sat Feb 22, 2014 11:44:17

Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has announced an agreement with Iraqi officials to accelerate the delivery of Russian arms to the embattled state for its war against foreign-backed terrorism across the Arab nation.

Book says Prisoner X leaked Israel data on Iran

Sat Feb 22, 2014 10:46:21

An Australian-born Mossad agent, who was killed in an Israeli prison, had been leaking intelligence about the Tel Aviv regime’s spying operations against Iran, a new book states.

Lawyers of Turkey vs. Israel case denied Dutch visas

Sat Feb 22, 2014 09:59:28

Lawyers representing the victims of a fatal 2010 Israeli raid on a Gaza-bound Turkish aid flotilla say they have been denied visas to the Netherlands on their way to the International Criminal Court (ICC).

Saudi prince books Maldives resorts, enrage tourists

Sat Feb 22, 2014 09:47:55

Tourists looking forward to a dream holiday in the Maldives have had to change their plans after learning that a top Saudi official and crown prince has booked out three entire luxury resorts in the vacation island exclusively for himself.

Syria offers Lebanon help in combating terrorr

Sat Feb 22, 2014 09:02:59

Syria’s Interior Ministry has said it is prepared to collaborate with Lebanon to combat terrorism, citing the latest terror bombings in its neighboring country.

Militants resume fierce infighting in north Syria

Sat Feb 22, 2014 07:57:14

Fierce clashes have erupted in northern Syria between al-Qaeda-linked militant groups and other foreign-backed insurgents.

Syria: UN envoy's report on children ignores the truth

Fri Feb 21, 2014 22:22:15

Syria has strongly criticized a recent UN report regarding Syrian children suffering from a Western-backed insurgency, as a “blatant divergence” from “neutrality and credibility”.

Syria reconciliation, a complicated matter of forgiveness

Fri Feb 21, 2014 17:11:47

While the government sees the recent reconciliations with some opposition fighters as a step forward, some Syrians are not pleased with this approach. Where do Syrian citizens stand and how do they feel about reconciling with former fighters?

Al-Nusra leader appoints Salafi sheikh to head Lebanon branch

Fri Feb 21, 2014 16:23:01

Lebanese radical Salafi sheikh, Ahmad al-Assir, has been appointed as head of the terrorist al-Nusra Front group in Lebanon, media reports say.

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