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Syria renews pledge to destroy chemical arms

Wed Feb 5, 2014 23:19:29

Syria has again pledged its commitment to the destruction of the nation’s chemical arms despite challenges generated by the foreign-backed insurgency in the country.

Lebanon issues arrest warrant for terrorist figure

Wed Feb 5, 2014 23:07:29

Lebanon's military tribunal has issued an arrest warrant for the commander of the al-Qaeda-linked group behind the November bomb attacks outside the Iranian embassy in Beirut.

UN expert urges probe of torture in UAE prisons

Wed Feb 5, 2014 22:56:47

A UN expert has called for an independent investigation into allegations of torture in the prisons of the Persian Gulf state of United Arab Emirates (UAE) after being refused visits to the detention centers during a fact-finding mission.

Scence of Syrians return back to al-Moazamiya

Wed Feb 5, 2014 22:16:51

Following the establishment of security and calm in the Syrian city of al-Moazamiya in Reef Damascus Province an extensive return of local residents and families to their home has begun.

Gunmen kill four soldiers in south Yemen: official

Wed Feb 5, 2014 21:51:03

Unidentified gunmen have shot dead four Yemeni soldiers in an attack on a military vehicle in the southern Shabwa province, an official says.

Saudis top UK as world's 4th largest arms buyer

Wed Feb 5, 2014 21:12:08

Saudi Arabia has beaten Britain to become the world's fourth largest defense spender in 2013, a report says, as Western cuts and Asian and Middle Eastern spending hikes shift the global balance of military power.

Polio vaccination begins in Syria's Yarmouk camp

Wed Feb 5, 2014 18:41:22

Polio vaccination has begun in Syria's besieged Yarmouk camp, the UN agency for Palestinian refugees UNRWA says.

Erekat urges Israel's punishment as racist regime

Wed Feb 5, 2014 17:42:01

The Palestinian Authority’s top negotiator in the US-sponsored talks with the Israeli regime has described Tel Aviv as “a racist regime” that should be “punished.”

Takfiris major ME security risk: Iran commander

Wed Feb 5, 2014 17:29:15

A senior Iranian commander has described Takfirism as a major menace threatening Middle East security, vowing due efforts to combat the movement.

Italy vows to back Lebanon in fight against terror

Wed Feb 5, 2014 16:38:38

Italy's Foreign Minister Emma Bonino has held talks with President Michel Sleiman over international funds to support Lebanon and its armed forces.

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