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Tony Blair calls on UK, US to intervene in Syria

Tue Aug 27, 2013 16:09:22

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair has called on UK and US to attack Syria to end what he claimed to be attacks on civilians “not seen since the dark days of Saddam”.

Muallem: Syria is victim of chemical weapons

Tue Aug 27, 2013 15:41:59

Syrian foreign minister, Walid Al-Muallem says Syria is a victim of chemical weapons and finding the truth about use of these weapons is in the interest of the Syrian government.

Saudi prince pushes US for Syria war

Tue Aug 27, 2013 14:08:45

Saudi Arabia’s former Ambassador to Washington Bandar bin Sultan tries to push US officials to Syria war, a report says.

Khawaja tells about Bahrain oppression

Tue Aug 27, 2013 13:43:00

A prominent Bahraini activist has called for media coverage of Al Khalifa regime’s brutality against protestors in Bahrain.

Russia to US: War on Syria catastrophic

Tue Aug 27, 2013 13:31:00

Russia has warned a military intervention in Syria could have "catastrophic consequences" for the region and called on the international community to show "prudence" over the crisis.

‘Syria not an easy target for US’

Tue Aug 27, 2013 12:16:30

A senior Syrian official says his country will defend itself against any western attack and will not be an easy target as the US and other countries heat up rhetoric in response to an alleged chemical attack last week near the Syrian capital.

Lebanese troops hurt in Tripoli clashes

Tue Aug 27, 2013 11:10:21

Six people, including two soldiers, have been wounded in clashes between the Lebanese Army and gunmen in the northern city of Tripoli, a security source says.

Syria warns US against any military act

Tue Aug 27, 2013 09:46:25

Syrian Information Minister Omran al-Zoubi has warned that Syria will respond to any Western military intervention if attacked.

Assad not to blame for chemical claims

Tue Aug 27, 2013 08:49:23

The leader of Syria’s largest Kurdish group has said the Syrian government would not be "so stupid" as to use chemical weapons close to the capital city of Damascus.

'Arab state behind al-Qaeda jailbreaks'

Tue Aug 27, 2013 07:50:23

A new report says the intelligence agency of an Arab state is behind the recent escapes of al-Qaeda agents from prisons in Iraq, Libya, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia to make them join foreign-backed militants in Syria.

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