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Iranian official to visit Russia for Syria talks

Sun Sep 8, 2013 17:57:02

Iran's deputy foreign minister for Arab and African affairs is scheduled to visit Moscow to discuss the latest developments in Syria with Russian officials.

Turkish police use force against students

Sun Sep 8, 2013 13:48:15

Police in Turkey have clashed with students protesting against reconstruction plans on their university campus in the capital, Ankara.

Zarif in Baghdad to discuss Syria, regional issues

Sun Sep 8, 2013 12:28:33

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif is in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, to discuss bilateral ties and regional issues.

Outcome of war on Syria, unpredictable: Iran Speaker

Sat Sep 7, 2013 22:48:35

Iran’s Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani has warned against a US-led military attack on Syria, saying the consequences of such a move will be unclear.

Egypt launches Sinai air strikes in offensive

Sat Sep 7, 2013 22:01:21

Egyptian military helicopters conducted several air strikes in the Sinai Peninsula on Saturday as armored vehicles surrounded suspected militant hideouts, army officials said.

EU accuses Syria of being behind chemical attack

Sat Sep 7, 2013 20:15:02

The European Union has echoed Washington’s stance on Damascus, accusing the Syrian army of being behind a chemical weapons attack on a number of Damascus suburbs last month.

Iraq ordered MKO to leave ‘without delay’

Sat Sep 7, 2013 18:51:33

Iraq has ordered anti-Iran Mujahedin-e Khalgh Organization (MKO) members to move from the Ashraf Camp "without delay", a government official and the UN have said.

US House expected to nix anti-Syria war

Sat Sep 7, 2013 18:07:55

The majority in the House of Representatives are expected to vote against the Syrian War, with only a few dozen “yes” votes and a massive undecided contingent leaving open the door for not just a loss, but a huge loss for the war party.

Zarif, Ashton to meet to discuss future nuclear talks

Sat Sep 7, 2013 17:02:54

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and EU Foreign Policy Chief Catherine Ashton are to meet soon to discuss how future talks on Tehran’s nuclear energy program should proceed.

New charge against Egypt's Morsi: insulting judges

Sat Sep 7, 2013 14:47:32

An Egyptian prosecutor has leveled new accusations against ousted Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi for allegedly insulting the country's judiciary when he was president.

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