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13 Syrian children already caught by paralyzing disease

Tue Nov 12, 2013 19:10:39

The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that polio has paralyzed 13 children in Syria.

Syria rebels pound capital with mortar shells

Tue Nov 12, 2013 18:48:27

Syria militants have pounded capital Damascus with mortar shells wounding at least 16 people, the state media has reported.

A 3rd Intifada against Israel highly likely for Palestinians

Tue Nov 12, 2013 18:32:00

A new opinion poll shows most of the Palestinians expect a third Intifada (uprising) against continued occupation of their lands and violation of their rights by Israel.

Egypt most sexually unsafe Arab country for women

Tue Nov 12, 2013 17:44:22

Egypt is now the worst country for women's rights in the Arab world, according to a poll of gender experts.

Army crackdowns don’t stop Pro-Morsi rallies

Tue Nov 12, 2013 17:11:12

Egyptian protesters have poured to the streets in different parts of the country, showing no sign of backing despite army’s deadly crackdowns on months of demonstration calling for ending military rule.

Australian al-Nusra terrorist on video before Syria suicide attack

Tue Nov 12, 2013 13:24:52

A terrorist who is claimed to be Australia's first suicide bomber has appeared in a video that shows the last moments of his life before he blew up a truck in Syria, killing dozens of people.

New York Times bashes bibi's 'hysterical opposition' to Iran deal

Tue Nov 12, 2013 12:01:27

The New York Times has harshly criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for his conduct in respect to the proposed deal between Iran and world powers, saying he is "generating hysterical opposition."

A taste of Syria: Refugees market their delicious dishes in Lebanon

Tue Nov 12, 2013 11:06:59

In a bustling neighborhood outside of Lebanon's capital Beirut, a group of Syrian refugee women are learning to translate knowledge of their regional dishes into a marketable skill.

Egypt suspends football player over pro-Morsi salute

Tue Nov 12, 2013 09:26:52

Egypt's al-Ahly football club has suspended striker Ahmed Abdel-Zaher without pay for using a four-fingered hand gesture linked to supporters of ousted President Mohamed Morsi in a goal celebration.

What King Abdullah told Lebanon president, Hariri at Riyadh palace

Tue Nov 12, 2013 07:45:02

President Michel Sleiman and Saudi King Abdullah have called for maintaining security and political and economic stability in Lebanon, while stressing the need for the rival factions to abide by the Baabda Declaration to shield the country from the negative fallout of the war in Syria.

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