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World’s largest prison sealed behind Rafah again

Sun Sep 22, 2013 22:47:22

Egypt army has sealed off the main crossing to the besieged Gaza Strip which has been suffering from a strict Israeli imposed blockade for years.

EU diplomats: Israel attack ‘shocking and dangerous’

Sun Sep 22, 2013 21:03:15

European diplomats are holding Israel accountable over scandalous attack on an EU humanitarian convoy by Israeli forces in the West Bank.

Egypt orders arrest of Qatar’s Sheikh Qaradawi

Sun Sep 22, 2013 19:43:53

Qatar’s Egyptian national notorious mufti, Sheikh Yusuf al-Qaradawi, will be arrested immediately if he is found to set foot in Egypt, following his support to the Muslim brotherhood and his hostile remarks about Egypt’s Grand Sheikh of Al-Azhar.

Turkey’s EU membership highly unlikely: Official

Sun Sep 22, 2013 17:37:07

Turkey’s chief negotiator with the European Union says his country may never become a member of the bloc, criticizing “prejudiced” attitudes of the EU’s current members.

Syria militants give taste of their war to each other

Sun Sep 22, 2013 17:12:07

Heavy fighting has erupted between fractions of anti-Syria militants near northwestern city of Idlib, leaving scores of them dead or injured.

Lebanon parliament meeting boycotted for 5th time

Sun Sep 22, 2013 16:19:20

Two top Lebanese political parties, the Future Movement and Free Patriotic Movement, are going to boycott a Parliament session called for by Speaker Nabih Berri for the fifth time.

US blackmailing Russia over Syria: Lavrov

Sun Sep 22, 2013 14:22:23

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has accused the United States of blackmailing Russia to support a tough UN resolution against Syria, and said the West is blinded by the idea of regime change in the war-torn country.

Iran ready for dialog with West based on respect: Rouhani

Sun Sep 22, 2013 12:15:55

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says Tehran is ready for dialog with the West if Tehran’s rights including nuclear enrichment are recognized.

Israeli army soldiers attack EU diplomats: video

Sun Sep 22, 2013 11:21:29

Israeli troops has attacked European diplomats in the West Bank and confiscated tents prepared for homeless Palestinians.

Iranian Armed Forces mark Sacred Defense Week

Sun Sep 22, 2013 10:13:48

Iranian Armed Forces have begun a major parade to mark the 33rd anniversary of eight years of defense against the Iraqi invasion under executed dictator Saddam Hussein.

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