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Grand Mufti urges unity on Prophet Muhammad birthday

Sun Jan 12, 2014 16:07:02

Lebanon’s Grand Mufti Sheikh Mohammad Rashid Qabbani has warned against any action that would incite sectarian strife, on the occasion of the Prophet Mohammad’s Birthday.

Nusra terrorist caught fleeing disguised as woman

Sun Jan 12, 2014 15:13:29

The Syrian Army has succeeded in arresting one of the notorious al-Nusra Front leaders in the city of al-Raqqa, north central Syria.

Palestinian inmates in Israeli prison begin hunger strike

Sun Jan 12, 2014 14:55:09

Palestinian political prisoners held in Israel’s Ramon Prison have launched a hunger strike in protest against the latest assaults against them.

Turkey grounds Syria-bound plane, finds no weapons

Sun Jan 12, 2014 14:19:27

Turkey has grounded a Syria-bound plane for a cargo check, but cleared it for departure after discovering it was only carrying blankets, an official says.

Saudi hands behind Syria terrorism obvious: al-Jaafari

Sun Jan 12, 2014 13:49:36

Syria’s permanent envoy to the UN Bashar al-Ja'afari has said that the Saudi regime is involved in instigating people to terrorism and sending the terrorists to Syria.

Bombings kill 20 in Iraq’s capital, Baghdad

Sun Jan 12, 2014 12:40:53

A new wave of bombings have hit Iraq's capital, Baghdad, killing at least 20 people, officials say, the latest assault by militants who have been fighting Iraqi security forces and allied tribes in country's west.

Anbar violence left 60 dead, 297 wounded: Iraq

Sun Jan 12, 2014 11:34:48

Fighting between Iraqi security forces and al-Qaeda-linked militants in Anbar province has killed at least 60 people over the past two weeks, an official says.

No peace with Israel without East al-Quds: PA

Sun Jan 12, 2014 10:23:30

Acting Chief of Palestinian Authority Mahmoud Abbas has warned that without East al-Quds as the capital of the future Palestinian state, there will be no peace with Israeli regime.

Syria army retakes town north of Aleppo

Sun Jan 12, 2014 10:04:32

Syrian troops have seized a militant-held town north of Aleppo governorate and pushed toward parts of Aleppo city, activists say.

Sharon died without facing justice: Human Rights Watch

Sun Jan 12, 2014 08:56:48

Human Rights Watch has said that the former Israeli PM Ariel Sharon has evaded prosecution for his crimes against humanity.

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