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UN chemical experts report major progress in Syria

Thu Oct 3, 2013 23:45:04

UN-led chemical weapons experts have reported making "encouraging initial progress" following their discussions with government officials in Damascus.

Saudi regime holds activist for hosting political meet

Thu Oct 3, 2013 23:06:48

Saudi officials have reportedly arrested prominent human rights activist Waleed Abu al-Khair for allegedly organizing an "unauthorized" gathering event in Jeddah.

MB likens Egypt military rule to Hitler’s Germany

Thu Oct 3, 2013 22:50:19

Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood has likened the country’s military rule to Adolf Hitler’s rule over Nazi Germany, once again deploring the army-led ouster of first freely-elected Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi.

Egyptian military mulls Gaza attack: Report

Thu Oct 3, 2013 21:24:08

The Egyptian army has established a contingency plan to engage in military intervention in the Gaza Strip if attacks on Egyptian troops in the Sinai Peninsula persist, report cites Egyptian security officials as saying.

Israeli forces demolish Jordan Valley village

Thu Oct 3, 2013 20:29:30

Israeli bulldozers have demolished the Jordan Valley village of Makhoul for the fourth time in recent weeks, according to local authorities.

Syrian forces recapture key Aleppo town

Thu Oct 3, 2013 18:59:46

Syrian military forces have recaptured a strategic town following intense skirmishes with foreign-backed insurgents in northern Aleppo Province.

Turkish MPs to vote on anti-Syria military measure

Thu Oct 3, 2013 16:55:24

Turkish lawmakers are to consider a piece of legislation that would provide the nation’s military forces with a mandate to deploy troops into neighboring Syria amid the ongoing UN efforts to take control over the Syrian chemical weapons arsenal for their eventual destruction.

Syria militants call for ‘trial’ of al-Qaeda in Aleppo

Thu Oct 3, 2013 14:24:45

Six of the foreign-backed militant groups in Syria have issued a joint statement telling their al-Qaeda partners to go on court in Aleppo to be judged for their recent actions.

UN chemical team heads to unknown site in Syria

Thu Oct 3, 2013 12:00:09

The UN 9-member disarmament experts have tasked with implementing a UN resolution ordering the destruction of Syria's chemical arsenal have left their hotel and headed for an unknown location.

Bahrainis hold nationwide protest rallies

Thu Oct 3, 2013 11:32:19

Bahrain has witnessed a new wave of protest rallies against the ruling Al Khalifa regime, despite widespread government crackdowns.

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