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Syria’s Raqqa has fallen to al-Qaeda again: report

Tue Jan 14, 2014 22:08:56

Syrian opposition sources say al-Qaeda-linked militants from the so-called Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) have recaptured Raqqah, where their main base is located, from other militant forces.

Egypt’s constitution voting turns deadly

Tue Jan 14, 2014 19:02:40

Five people have been killed in anti-government protests across Egypt, despite tight security imposed for the constitutional referendum.

Israeli minister: Give Kerry the Nobel Prize to leave us alone

Tue Jan 14, 2014 17:16:56

Israel's war minister Moshe Yaalon has criticized recent US moves regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict saying that the only thing that can save them from US Secretary of State John Kerry’s "messianic feeling" and “obsession” is to give him a Nobel Peace Prize so that he leaves.

Syrian army advances in key areas in Aleppo

Tue Jan 14, 2014 16:55:56

Syrian army has made advancements in Aleppo, in northwestern Syria, retaking an occupied town and several key bases, an army statement has said.

Al-Qaeda-linked group vows more attacks on Iran

Tue Jan 14, 2014 15:40:29

The Abdallah Azzam Brigades, an al-Qaeda offshoot, whose leader carried out a deadly attack on Iranian embassy in Beirutvowed this week to carry on their leader’s mission in attacking Iran and Hezbollah, saying Majid al-Majid personally oversaw the November twin suicide bombings outside the Iranian Embassy in Beirut.

Turkey police raid charity over sending arms to Syria

Tue Jan 14, 2014 14:17:41

Turkish anti-terror police have raided the offices of a charity accused of shipping arms to neighboring Syria.

Egypt holds key vote on new constitution

Tue Jan 14, 2014 12:58:04

Egyptians have started voting on a new draft constitution that represents a key milestone in a military-backed roadmap put in place after the coup that removed President Mohammed Morsi last July.

Iranian FM pays tribute to Imad Mughniyeh: Video

Tue Jan 14, 2014 12:09:35

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif laid a wreath on the tomb of Hezbollah’s slain commander Imad Mughniyeh on Monday and visited the bombing site outside the Iranian Embassy.

Amnesty calls for more humanitarian aid to Syrians

Tue Jan 14, 2014 11:44:05

Amnesty International has called on the international community to take action to end the suffering of millions of Syrian people.

Al Khalifa forces attack religious site in Bahrian: Video

Tue Jan 14, 2014 10:49:52

Bahrain’s security forces have attacked a religious site, damaging a revered shrine in the Muslim country.

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