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Syrian Army Units, Popular Forces Seize Strategic Hill near Palmyra Castle + VIDEO

Fri Mar 25, 2016 16:26:15

The Syrian army and popular forces, in the course of their special operation to liberate Palmyra city, won control over a key hill in the Eastern countryside of Homs province.

Iranian President Rouhani: Ties with Pakistan ‘Strategic’

Fri Mar 25, 2016 16:09:32

President Hassan Rouhani says Iran’s relations with Pakistan are strategic as he leaves Tehran for Islamabad on a landmark two-day visit.

Turkey – Politics – Media – Trial Istanbul Court Orders Trial of Journalists to Be Held behind Closed Doors

Fri Mar 25, 2016 15:09:26

A Turkish court on Friday ordered the controversial trial of two top journalists from the Cumhuriyet daily newspaper be held behind closed doors, an AFP correspondent reported.

US Claims Key Military Role in North Iraq War against ISIS

Fri Mar 25, 2016 14:14:27

The United States military is reportedly boosting its combat role in the north Iraq fight against the ISIS (ISIL) terror group.

HRW Calls on EU, US Action to Liberate Bahraini Activist from Jail

Fri Mar 25, 2016 13:24:09

Human Rights Watch has called on the European Union and the US to help release Zainab al-Khawaja, a prominent Bahraini activist and political dissident who was taken into custody by the monarchy's security forces earlier this month.

US Imposes New Financial Sanctions on Iran for Ballistic Missile Tests

Fri Mar 25, 2016 12:43:02

The US Department of the Treasury has imposed financial sanctions on two more Iranian companies for allegedly supporting Iran’s ballistic missile program.

UNESCO Chief Welcomes Push to Liberate Ancient Syria City of Palmyra

Fri Mar 25, 2016 12:25:56

Director General of the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Irina Bokova has hailed Syrian forces’ recent recapture of parts of the ancient city of Palmyra.

Geneva Peace Talks on Syria Ends with 12 Common Principles: UN Envoy

Fri Mar 25, 2016 12:15:40

The UN special envoy for Syria has designated April 9 as the “target date” for the resumption of indirect talks between the Syrian government and so-called opposition to resolve the crisis in the war-torn Arab country.

Moscow, Tehran Stress Sustainable Ceasefire in Syria

Fri Mar 25, 2016 12:01:23

Russia and Iran have underlined the need for a sustainable peace in Syria as well as the significance of intra-Syrian dialog to end a foreign-backed war that has gripped the Arab country for five years.

Iraq – Syria – Conflict – USA ISIS Militants under Pressure as Syrian, Iraqi Troops Advance on Palmyra, Mosul

Fri Mar 25, 2016 11:45:43

Syrian troops on Thursday entered the ancient city of Palmyra and Iraqi forces launched an offensive against Mosul as pressure mounted on key strongholds of the Islamic State (ISIS / Daesh) terrorist group.

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