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Elbaradei slams army's use of excessive force

Sun Jul 28, 2013 10:09:38

Egypt’s interim Vice President Mohamed ElBaradei has criticized the "excessive use of force" against supporters of ousted President Mohamed Morsi in recent days.

Worries mount as more westerners join Syria war

Sun Jul 28, 2013 09:57:30

Number of radical militants pouring to Syria to fight against the country is on a concerning rise, raising fears among American and European intelligence officials of a new terrorist threat when the fighters return home, a new report suggests.

Battle for Homs: Syrian army retakes Homs Khalid ibn Walid Mosque

Sun Jul 28, 2013 09:03:44

Syrian army is now in full control of the Khalid ibn al-Walid Mosque, a key bastion for foreign-backed militants in the strategic city of Homs.

Al-Nusra Front commander killed in Homs: video

Sat Jul 27, 2013 22:03:34

The Syrian military forces have killed Abu Uthman al-Iraqi, a senior commander of al-Nusra Front terrorist group in the Homs province, al-Alam reports.

Syrian army controls half of Homs biggest district

Sat Jul 27, 2013 18:18:37

The Syrian army forces now control half of al-Khalidiya, the biggest district of Homs after ousting foreign-backed militants in fierce fighting in the central Syrian city, a watchdog says.

Turkey warns Kurds against autonomy in Syria

Sat Jul 27, 2013 16:54:56

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has cautioned Syrian Kurds against any plans for autonomy in northern Syria.

Saudi prince defects from royal family: video

Sat Jul 27, 2013 14:52:05

Prince Khalid Bin Farhan Al-Saud has announced his defection from Al Saud royal family through a statement, calling on other princes to break their silence and reveal the truth for sake of God.

UN, Syria agree to probe use of chemical weapons

Sat Jul 27, 2013 12:37:12

The United Nations and Syria have agreed to probe use of chemical weapons during presence of foreign militants in the country, a UN statement says.

Syria war spillover kills man in Turkey

Sat Jul 27, 2013 11:25:58

A mortar shell fired from across Syrian border has left a man dead and his three children wounded in southeastern Turkey.

Death toll in Egypt rises to 120, clashes continue

Sat Jul 27, 2013 10:52:56

At least 120 people have been killed and thousands have been injured in Egypt, during rival demonstrations by the supporters and opponents of ousted president Mohamed Morsi across the country, al-Alam reports.

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