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Iran ready to respond to nuclear concerns: FM

Wed Aug 28, 2013 19:32:53

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has said Tehran is ready to address concerns over its peaceful nuclear energy program without retreating from fundamental rights.

Russia urges UNSC to wait for Syria report

Wed Aug 28, 2013 18:52:41

A senior Russian diplomat has called on the UN Security Council to wait for inspectors to present their report on an alleged chemical weapons attack in Syria before considering a harsh response.

Egypt stops dissolving Muslim Brotherhood

Wed Aug 28, 2013 18:03:55

The Egyptian interim government has retreated from dissolving the Muslim Brotherhood amid simmering tensions in the North African country.

Berlin urges Moscow to sign anti-Syria resolution

Wed Aug 28, 2013 17:21:44

Germany has urged other states, especially Russia, to support a British draft resolution to the UN Security Council condemning an alleged chemical attack by Syria and authorizing 'necessary measures'.

Syria UN envoy blames militants for use of chemicals

Wed Aug 28, 2013 16:27:43

Syria’s Ambassador to the United Nations Bashar al-Jaafari has accused foreign-backed militants of using banned arms to persuade foreign powers to attack the Arab country.

Another bloody day in Iraq leaves 56 dead

Wed Aug 28, 2013 14:08:30

Insurgents have unleashed a new wave of attacks in Iraq, killing at least 56, seven of them from militants.

Israel quietly drives US war on Syria

Wed Aug 28, 2013 13:02:10

Israel has clearly been quite comfortable with the idea of the US attacking Syria, but new revelations suggest that behind the scenes Israelis have actually been the driving force on selling the Obama Administration on the narrative behind it.

UN resumes Syria probe amid US threats

Wed Aug 28, 2013 12:44:48

UN inspectors resume their investigations over an alleged chemical attack in Syria as the US is rushing to bomb the country before release of any results.

Imperialist powers push US to Syria war: Brzezinski

Wed Aug 28, 2013 12:18:02

Former US National Security Advisor Zbigniew Brzezinski denounces what appears to be imminent military action against Syria, saying the US administration lacks a strategy for the region.

If Syria is hit, Israel will burn: Officer

Wed Aug 28, 2013 11:22:26

A senior Syrian military officer has warned that Israel will be set on fire if the US and its allies launch an attack on Syria.

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