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Amnesty Int'l accuses Syria terrorists of rights violations

Thu Dec 19, 2013 08:37:58

The organization of Amnesty International has accused an al-Qaeda-linked terrorist group in Syria of abducting, torturing and killing detainees at secret prisons in areas under its control.

Syrian army kills scores of militants across country

Wed Dec 18, 2013 22:59:24

Scores of foreign-backed militants operating inside Syria have been killed in clashes with the Syrian army across the country.

Iraq police hero sacrifices himself to save pilgrims

Wed Dec 18, 2013 21:17:02

An Iraqi policeman has given his own life in an attempt to protect pilgrims, embracing a suicide bomber just moments before an attack to shield others from the blast.

More than 1.7 million Israelis live in poverty: Report

Wed Dec 18, 2013 18:53:09

A new report shows that more than 1.7 million Israelis, including one-third of Israeli children, live below the poverty line.

3 IRGC personnel killed in booby trap blast

Wed Dec 18, 2013 16:55:04

Three members of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) have been killed after their vehicle hit a booby trap in the border region of Saravan in Sistan-and-Baluchestan Province, southeast of Iran.

Saudi Arabia silencing online critics: HRW

Wed Dec 18, 2013 13:47:49

Saudi Arabia is trying to silence calls for reform and criticism of its rulers by a campaign of intimidation and arrests against online activists, according to a report by Human Rights Watch.

‘Sleeping with the Devil: How Washington Sold Our Soul for Saudi Crude’

Wed Dec 18, 2013 13:37:30

“Sleeping With the Devil: How Washington Sold Our Soul for Saudi Crude” is a book written by former CIA officer Robert Baer of the relationship that exists between the United States and Saudi Arabia.

'Syria Islamic Front dismisses US ambassador invitation'

Wed Dec 18, 2013 12:55:18

Syrian militant sources have denied that talks have taken place between the US ambassador to Syria Robert Ford and ringleaders of the so-called Islamic Front, one of the largest extremist factions in Syria.

At least 4 British militants die in Syria each month: Sky News

Wed Dec 18, 2013 10:32:31

Hundreds of young men from Britain have joined the foreign-backed conflict in Syria, of whom "at least" four die each month, a report says.

West to Syria opposition: Assad will stay in power

Wed Dec 18, 2013 09:26:18

Western nations have indicated to the Syrian opposition that next month peace talks may not lead to the removal of President Bashar al-Assad and that his Alawite minority will remain key in any transitional administration, opposition sources say.

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