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Turkey lifts controversial Hijab ban

Tue Oct 8, 2013 16:44:34

Turkey has lifted a ban on women wearing the Islamic headscarf in state institutions, ending a decades-old restriction which caused many Muslim girls lose the chance for studying.

Israeli troops raid al-Aqsa Mosque compound

Tue Oct 8, 2013 14:14:20

The Israeli regime’s armed forces along with a number of ultra-Orthodox Jews and thugs have raided the compound of the al-Aqsa Mosque in al-Quds (Jerusalem).

Syria 'very actively' cooperating on disarmament: Putin

Tue Oct 8, 2013 13:52:34

Russian President Vladimir Putin says Syria was "very actively" cooperating with international chemical weapons inspectors and suggested that Indonesia join international peace talks on the crisis.

Turkey activists nix detaining 'possible protestors'

Tue Oct 8, 2013 12:40:38

Turkish opposition groups have slammed a new law permitting detention of those who seem to be 'possible protestors.'

World Bank blames Israel for Palestinians woes

Tue Oct 8, 2013 10:53:54

A World Bank report has blamed the Israeli regime for squeezing Palestinian economy of billions of dollars by restricting access to Area C, which comprises some 61 percent of West Bank territory but is under full Israeli security control.

Israel produces 10-15 atomic bombs each year: report

Tue Oct 8, 2013 09:58:30

The Israeli regime has produced 690-950 kg of plutonium and continued to build from 10 to 15 nuclear bombs of the Nagasaki type each year, a report says.

Syria wins UN praise over chemical disarmament

Tue Oct 8, 2013 09:10:47

A UN official from an international mission overseeing Syria’s chemical stockpile's elimination has praised Damascus for starting to destroy its toxic weapons arsenal very seriously.

Saudis take to Twitter to demand better pay, end to corruption

Tue Oct 8, 2013 07:34:13

Despite their country boasting the world’s greatest oil wealth, many Saudis complain their salaries are not enough to make ends meet, and are taking to Twitter to demand more money.

‘Sanction, threat fail to affect Iran nuclear plan’

Mon Oct 7, 2013 22:29:06

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says developments within recent years have proved that language of threat and sanction would never hinder Iran’s peaceful nuclear program.

Syria rebels see no red line for beheading, raping

Mon Oct 7, 2013 22:02:15

Militant groups in Syria are training very young children to behead civilian prisoners as well as rape the Syrian girls and women, Bulgarian TV-7 correspondent reported.

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