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Attacks across Iraq leave at least 54 dead

Mon Dec 16, 2013 18:22:44

At least 54 people have been killed and scores wounded in a string of attacks in the capital and around Iraq, medical and police sources said.

Iran's deputy FM to meet Ashton over nuclear deal

Mon Dec 16, 2013 18:19:47

Iran's deputy foreign minister will meet the European Union's top diplomat this week, the bloc said Monday.

One in five Lebanon residents Syria refugees: UN

Mon Dec 16, 2013 16:31:41

One of five people living in Lebanon are refugees who have fled the conflict in neighboring Syria, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees said Monday.

Bahraini regime tortures detained children: Amnesty

Mon Dec 16, 2013 16:20:43

Bahrain’s Al Khalifa regime beats and tortures children who have been detained on suspicion of taking part in anti-regime protests, Amnesty International says.

Syria writes to world: Stop spread of Saudi-backed Wahhabism

Mon Dec 16, 2013 14:29:49

Syrian Parliament speaker Mohammad Jihad al-Laham has sent out a letter to parliaments across the world, warning about the threat of Wahhabi thought spreading in the world.

Sidon attack suspects linked to Iran embassy raiders

Mon Dec 16, 2013 12:20:35

Suspects in the deadly overnight attack on the Lebanese Army in south Lebanon likely had links to both Salafi-labelled Sheikh Ahmad Assir and al-Qaeda affiliated al-Nusra Front.

Turkey shipped 47 tons of arms to Syria in last 5 months

Mon Dec 16, 2013 11:28:39

Turkey has transferred more than 47 tons of arsenals to Syria to help militants in their deadly war on Syrian government, a UN report says.

Takfiris threaten Islam - and the world

Mon Dec 16, 2013 10:28:41

Islam is a religion of moderation and inclusion. Today, it is threatened by a Takfiri ideology of extremism, fueled by fanatics with misplaced faith in their own exclusive access to ultimate truth.

Syria crisis Adra massacre: Syria rebels toasted people in bakery ovens

Mon Dec 16, 2013 10:15:23

Over 80 civilians in Adra, located in northwest of the Syrian capital of Damascus, have been executed by extremist rebels with many others tortured and kidnapped, a new report says.

Yemeni parliament votes to ban US drone attacks

Mon Dec 16, 2013 08:52:04

Yemeni parliament has banned US assassination drone strikes inside the Arab country to prevent more civilians getting killed.

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