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All plots by Saudi prince Bandar to escalate Syria conflict!

Wed Oct 16, 2013 09:57:50

As Syria’s rebels refuse to take part in Geneva-2, Saudi Arabia has emerged as the primary state-backer of rebel groups now trying to escalate the Syrian conflict and topple President Bashar al-Assad by force.

Asma al-Assad dismisses leaving Syria

Wed Oct 16, 2013 08:32:30

Asma al-Assad, Syria's first lady, has ruled out claims that she fled the war-hit country, expressing confidence she will stay in Syria alongside her family.

Syrian army kills more terrorists in Qamishli

Tue Oct 15, 2013 19:03:08

The Syrian army attacked and destroyed concentration centers of Al-Qaeda-linked terrorists in north eastern city of Qamishli, killing tens of militants and injuring dozens more in fierce clashes, Al-Alam reports.

Treat Syria aid alike chemical arms: MSF

Tue Oct 15, 2013 17:15:48

Medical charity Doctors Without Borders (MSF) called Tuesday on Syria's warring groups and the international community to make aiding needy civilians as urgent a priority as dealing with chemical weapons.

11 dead in Kirkuk mosque bomb attack

Tue Oct 15, 2013 11:54:47

A bomb has ripped through a crowd of worshippers as they left a mosque in Iraq after prayers marking the Muslim Eid al-Adha holiday, killing 11 people.

US allies let funds flow to al-Qaeda and Salafists in Syria

Tue Oct 15, 2013 11:42:36

American Intelligence and national security community sources say they are tracking the movements of funds from various wealthy individuals in the Persian Gulf to al-Qaeda-linked militants in Syria, but the governments of key US Arab allies are reluctant to crack down, a report says.

Turkey Navy commanders resign over coup court verdict

Tue Oct 15, 2013 10:49:09

Turkish admirals and other high-ranking Turkish naval officers have reportedly resigned in protest at the verdict rendered in the “Balyoz” (Sledgehammer) case.

Assad appears at mosque on Eid al-Adha

Tue Oct 15, 2013 10:31:09

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has visited a mosque in the capital, Damascus to perform the Eid al-Adha prayers.

ISIS terrorists praise war, bloodshed in Syria: Video

Tue Oct 15, 2013 09:53:46

A new video has emerged showing foreign terrorists from the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIS) expressing their love for war and bloodshed in Syria.

Hajj pilgrims pray for end to disputes, bloodshed in Muslim World

Tue Oct 15, 2013 09:03:07

Some 1.5 million Muslim pilgrims have thronged to Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia for the high point of the annual hajj, praying for an end to disputes and bloodshed.

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