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UN warns about situation of Syrian refugees

Thu Feb 6, 2014 13:31:39

The UN regional refugee coordinator for Syria has warned of an “overwhelming emergency” situation for millions of Syrians who have fled their homes.

Egypt warns Qatar about repercussions of interference

Thu Feb 6, 2014 11:23:59

Egyptian interim Prime Minister Hazem al-Beblawi has said that Cairo does not want to escalate conflict with the Persian Gulf state of Qatar but will not remain silent if there is a “direct” interference in its domestic affairs.

Militant groups to receive advanced weapons: Jarba

Thu Feb 6, 2014 10:59:51

Syrian foreign backed opposition leader Ahmad Jarba said Wednesday that militant groups would soon receive advanced weapons.

Assad improved his position: Kerry admits

Thu Feb 6, 2014 10:21:02

US Secretary of State John Kerry has admitted that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has made gains on the ground.

Syrian Electronic Army hacks into Facebook domain

Thu Feb 6, 2014 09:19:05

The Syrian Electronic Army (SEA) - a hacker group supportive of the Syrian government – has announced that it managed to hack into Facebook, just in time for the social network's tenth anniversary.

Egyptian al-Sisi to run for president: Kuwaiti papaer

Thu Feb 6, 2014 09:03:28

Egyptian army chief Field Marshal Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, who deposed the country's first elected leader, has said he will run for president, a Kuwaiti newspaper has reported.

Human Rights Watch raps ISIL over crimes in Iraq

Thu Feb 6, 2014 07:54:46

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has condemned killings by al-Qaeda-linked militants in Iraq, calling such acts “crimes against humanity.”

Saudis want Takfiristan in Syria and Iraq

Thu Feb 6, 2014 00:21:10

With Saudi-backed takfiris controlling Iraq’s Anbar province and the adjoining areas in Syria, it has become clear that their medieval sponsors want to create Takfiristan in this region.

Lebanon charges Omar Atrash in Haret Hreik blast

Thu Feb 6, 2014 00:02:32

The Lebanese government commissioner to the military court has pressed charges against Omar al-Atrash and five other people on the bombing that rocked Haret Hreik last Monday.

Iran urges serious, global anti-terror battle

Wed Feb 5, 2014 23:35:49

Iran has strongly slammed latest terrorist attacks in the Iraqi capital Baghdad, calling on the international community to stage a serious battle against the inhumane phenomenon of terrorism.

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