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Israelis shoot down defenseless Palestinian

Sun Aug 11, 2013 07:56:40

Israeli regime’s armed forces have shot down a defenseless Palestinian man on Gaza border.

Car bombs kill 60, wound nearly 200 in Iraq

Sat Aug 10, 2013 21:25:59

A series of car bombs in mainly Shi'ite areas of Baghdad have killed 50 people and wounded 140 on Saturday, police and medical sources said, part of a surge in violence in Iraq since the start of the year.

Iraqi Kurds ready to defend Syrian Kurds: Barzani

Sat Aug 10, 2013 19:44:34

Iraqi Kurdistan's leader has threatened to intervene in Syria to protect Kurds following the massacre of Kurdish civilians by foreign-backed militants fighting in the Arab country.

Iran non-oil exports surpass $12.5bn

Sat Aug 10, 2013 17:24:33

The Islamic Republic of Iran has exported over $12.5 billion of non-oil goods in the first four months of the current Iranian calendar year (started March 21) despite the US-engineered sanctions imposed on the country.

Syria army makes gains in Damascus suburb

Sat Aug 10, 2013 14:23:50

The Syrian army has moved forward in several key areas including outskirts of capital city of Damascus to hunt and uproot foreign-backed militants.

Lebanon ups Turks security after kidnap

Sat Aug 10, 2013 14:07:25

Lebanon stepped up Saturday efforts to ensure the safety of tourists in the country, particularly Turkish nationals, a day after gunmen kidnapped two Turkish Airlines pilots leaving Beirut's international airport.

Preacher opens fire at Morsi opponents

Sat Aug 10, 2013 13:46:52

An Egyptian preacher has opened fire at opponents of ousted President Mohamed Morsi in a village near northern Kafr el-Sheikh Governorate.

21 journalists battered, 2 killed in Egypt clashes

Sat Aug 10, 2013 12:48:19

The Association for Freedom of Thought and Expression has reported 21 cases of assault against journalists in Egypt over which at least two killed from June 26 to July 27.

Muqtada al-Sadr’s resignation denied

Sat Aug 10, 2013 11:48:27

Iraqi Sadr Movement office has ruled out reports of Muqtada al-Sadr’s resignation of political activities.

Indian worker's almsgiving to Saudi man

Sat Aug 10, 2013 10:03:28

Saudi activists have published a picture depicting poverty in the oil-rich Persian Gulf nation.

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