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64 journalists in Turkish prisons: CHP

Wed Jul 24, 2013 10:39:57

Turkey’s main opposition party says the government has imprisoned 64 journalists and another 123 are facing trial on charges of terrorism.

Palestinians advance against militants in Syria

Wed Jul 24, 2013 09:03:21

Palestinian backup groups have helped the Syrian army make great advancements against foreign-backed militants in Yarmouk refugee camp near capital Damascus.

Syrian army captures militant cmdr. in Baniyas

Wed Jul 24, 2013 07:50:55

Commander of an extremist militant group along with 24 of his group members have been arrested in Syria during army’s anti-terrorist operations in the northwestern city of Baniyas.

Israel threatens to attack Syria again

Wed Jul 24, 2013 07:38:20

Israel has once again threatened to add up to the violence in Syria, launching a military attack on the already war-torn country.

Iraq: July becomes deadliest month in 2013

Tue Jul 23, 2013 23:10:02

Attacks mainly targeting Iraqi security forces killed 12 people on Tuesday, officials said, bringing July's death toll to 622, the highest monthly figure in a year marked by spiraling violence.

Syria opposition chief in France to seek arms

Tue Jul 23, 2013 22:27:49

The foreign-backed Syria opposition chief Ahmad Jarba arrived in Paris on Tuesday for a two-day visit aimed at convincing France to boost its support for militant groups.

Main al-Nusra Front figures arrested in Damascus

Tue Jul 23, 2013 19:10:58

Syrian army has arrested some key figures of al-Qaeda-linked al-Nusra Front near the capital, Al-Alam reports.

UN envoy working on Syria peace talks

Tue Jul 23, 2013 14:08:38

UN peace envoy to Syria Lakhdar Brahimi is working on plans for a conference aimed at ending the fighting, though no firm date is in sight.

6 killed in fresh Cairo clashes

Tue Jul 23, 2013 13:35:00

Armed men attacked a sit-in by supporters of ousted Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi in the capital, Cairo, killing at least 6 people.

Al-Nusra denies political solution to Syria

Tue Jul 23, 2013 13:02:42

The leader of the terrorist al-Nusra Front group has ruled out attempts to reach political consensus among Syrian government and opposition.

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