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US Secretary of State John Kerry lands in Israel

Thu Dec 5, 2013 12:24:38

US Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in occupied lands on Wednesday for the first time since world powers struck a nuclear deal with Iran that angered the Israel.

Female Saudis launch new driving campaign

Thu Dec 5, 2013 11:34:01

Saudi women activists have re-launched a campaign for the right to drive in the ultra-conservative kingdom, urging women to get behind the wheel on December 28.

Militants mull joining Syria army to fight al-Qaeda

Thu Dec 5, 2013 09:27:14

Syrian ringleader of the anti-government militants General Salim Idris has declared that he is prepared to join government troops in the future to drive out al-Qaeda-linked extremists.

Iraq attacks kill nine

Wed Dec 4, 2013 23:13:35

Attacks in Iraq, including a coordinated assault on security forces in the ethnically-mixed northern city of Kirkuk, have killed nine people as a surge in bloodshed showes no let-up.

Iran condemns assassination of Hezbollah commander

Wed Dec 4, 2013 22:08:10

The Islamic Republic of Iran has condemned the latest assassination of senior commander of Lebanon’s resistance movement Hezbollah, Hassan Hawlo al-Lakkis, outside his home south of the Lebanese capital, Beirut.

UAE president accepts invitation to visit Iran

Wed Dec 4, 2013 20:56:50

The president of the United Arab Emirates has accepted an invitation to visit Iran, the WAM state news agency says.

Rockets kill 18 in gov’t-held areas of Syria's Aleppo

Wed Dec 4, 2013 20:10:56

Rockets have killed at least 18 people in government-held areas of Syria's main northern city of Aleppo, a focal point of the 33-month conflict pitting loyalists against foreign-backed militants.

Iran's foreign minister arrives in UAE, meets with PM

Wed Dec 4, 2013 17:04:42

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has met with the Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in Abu Dhabi.

Saudi criminals join militants fighting in Syria: Envoy

Wed Dec 4, 2013 13:57:40

Syria’s ambassador to the United Nations says many Saudis who have been either sentenced to death or life in prison are released to join foreing-backed militants fighting against the Syrian government.

Turkey seeks aid to overcome spillover of Syria terrorists

Wed Dec 4, 2013 12:10:14

A Turkish diplomatic source has confirmed that Ankara has deported suspected al-Qaeda-affiliated militants seeking to fight in Syria, urging more foreign assistance in tackling the spillover of terrorists fighting in Syria.

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