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Lebanon parliament delays polls over Syria crisis

Sat Jun 1, 2013 09:46:01

Lebanon's parliament has voted to postpone elections due in June because of security concerns over the conflict in Syria, officials say.

Violent clashes over park demolition jolt Turkey

Sat Jun 1, 2013 08:43:28

At least twelve people have been seriously injured and hundreds suffered respiratory problems after police attacked protesters with tear gas and water cannon in an attempt to break up an Occupy Gezi Park rally in central Istanbul.

Syrian army confirms Qatari presence in Qusayr

Fri May 31, 2013 20:49:04

The Syrian Army has discovered evidence in its battle for al-Qusayr clearly confirming presence of Qatari-affiliated terrorists in the city, Al-Alam reports.

Assad: Syria's support for resistance still strong

Fri May 31, 2013 12:20:20

Syria's President Bashar al-Assad has stressed his country's steadfastness in supporting the popular resistance against foreign-backed plots.

Turkey finds sarin in homes of al-Nusra terrorists

Thu May 30, 2013 22:55:23

Turkish security forces found a 2-kg cylinder with sarin gas after searching the homes of terrorists from the al-Qaeda-linked al-Nusra Front who were previously detained.

Iraq violence ready to explode: UN envoy warns

Thu May 30, 2013 22:36:04

The UN's envoy to Iraq has warned that "systemic violence is ready to explode at any moment" as a fresh wave of attacks killed at least 24 people in the country.

‘Iran will not allow Syria govenment to fall’

Thu May 30, 2013 22:28:39

Iran has voiced support for Syrian government as well as those in the opposition who seek political solution to country’s crisis, rejecting any move to overthrow the government.

McCain pictured with terrorist kidnapper in Syria

Thu May 30, 2013 22:23:23

US Senator John McCain has been photographed during a trip to Syria with a man involved in the kidnapping by terrorists of 11 Lebanese pilgrims a year ago, a Lebanese newspaper says.

Taliban confirms death of 2nd in command

Thu May 30, 2013 21:34:58

The Pakistani Taliban have confirmed their second in command had been killed in a US drone strike in the country's tribal northwest and withdrew their offer of peace talks with the government.

Militants suffer major losses in Syria's Latakia

Thu May 30, 2013 20:34:10

The Syrian Army has made major advancements against foreign-backed militants in the main port city of Latakia, inflicting heavy losses on terrorist groups.

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