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Syria chemical mayhem: Another Israeli false-flag?

Thu Aug 22, 2013 20:30:16

On Wednesday - just hours after the massacre of hundreds of Syrians with chemical weapons - Israeli Minister of Military Affairs Moshe Yaalon claimed he knew who did it: The Syrian government.

European Union halts arms sale to Egypt

Thu Aug 22, 2013 20:15:25

The European Union foreign ministers have come to terms to suspend arms and security goods sale to Egypt as part of their program to review aid program to the country.

Rockets fired from Syria land in eastern Lebanon

Thu Aug 22, 2013 19:35:12

Lebanese media sources have said that rockets fired from Syria have landed in a border region in Lebanese territory.

Russian diplomat: Rebels behind Syria attack

Thu Aug 22, 2013 19:02:22

Russian ambassador to Lebanon has held armed terrorist groups in Syria responsible for fresh round of chemical attacks in Damascus suburb.

Russia slams 'planned' media attack against Syria

Thu Aug 22, 2013 18:32:52

Reports by “biased regional media” about alleged chemical weapons use near Damascus might be “a provocation planned in advance,” says Russian Foreign Ministry spokesman, Aleksandr Lukashevich.

Hosni Mubarak released to house arrest

Thu Aug 22, 2013 17:29:32

Egypt's military has ordered to put Hosni Mubarak under house arrest, as the former president appeared set for conditional release from prison in mid-trial on murder and corruption charges.

Syria army launches anti-terrorist op near capital

Thu Aug 22, 2013 17:19:18

Syrian army forces have launched a new wave of attacks against terrorist strongholds in Damascus suburb.

'Claims on Syria use of chemical weapons illogical'

Thu Aug 22, 2013 16:50:59

A high-profile Syrian official has said that applying chemical weapons in Syria while the UN inspectors are still on the ground would be a “political suicide.”

Bahraini activists defy protest bans

Thu Aug 22, 2013 14:33:21

People in Bahrain have defied official bans on anti-regime protests in Manama and other regions.

Russia, Palestinians discuss ME peace talks

Thu Aug 22, 2013 14:29:22

Russia has received the chief Palestinian negotiator with Israel on Thursday, urging the two sides to strengthen trust to build stability in the recently resumed Middle East peace talks.

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