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Militants from over 80 countries fighting in Syria

Mon Nov 11, 2013 22:54:49

Tens of thousands of foreign militants from over 80 countries, including Saudi Arabia, the US and European countries, are fighting in Syria, a source close to Syrian presidency says.

Syria army continues mop-up operation in Rif Dimashq

Mon Nov 11, 2013 22:02:36

Al-Alam camera has accompanied Syrian army in one of its mopping-up operations in Eastern al-Ghouta in Rif Dimashq, close to the eastern part of Damascus.

Lebanon to file a lawsuit at UN over Israeli spying

Mon Nov 11, 2013 19:47:12

Lebanon will file a lawsuit at the UN Security Council over Israel’s recent spying activities, the head of the parliamentary telecommunications committee said.

Syria army seeking to reopen Aleppo airport: military

Mon Nov 11, 2013 17:08:45

Syria says its military has regained full control of areas around Aleppo International Airport and could reopen the airport closed for nearly a year.

Syria rebels set 3 conditions for attending Geneva talks

Mon Nov 11, 2013 10:13:17

Syria’s Western-backed opposition has laid out several conditions to participate in talks ending the deadly war in Syria.

UN: Expats’ condition stain on Qatar reputation

Mon Nov 11, 2013 09:17:21

A top UN official has censured Qatar over widespread rights violation of migrant workers in the Persian Gulf emirate that even lead to deaths according to recent reports.

Iraq and Turkey pledge easing tensions

Mon Nov 11, 2013 08:48:09

Iraq and Turkey are going to patch up rifts and ease diplomatic tensions that were heightened following start of the war in neighboring Syria.

Rebels execute kidnapped Syrian lawmaker in Deir Ezzor

Sun Nov 10, 2013 19:45:08

A Syrian lawmaker kidnapped by opposition extremists earlier this year was executed last week, activists say.

Iraqi official: Qatar must mind its size and respect others

Sun Nov 10, 2013 18:49:33

Iraqi deputy foreign minister says Qatar must consider its 'size' and try to respect other Arab nations, criticizing Doha’s support to the war in Syria which has turned to a threat for Iraq as well.

Truce announced in rebel-held Syrian town near Damascus

Sun Nov 10, 2013 17:08:44

Syrian officials have been able to make a deal with militants in a blockaded town near the Syrian capital to announce a ceasefire to be able to send humanitarian supplies to the militant-held area.

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