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United States Delays New Sanctions on Iran without Explanation

Fri Jan 1, 2016 13:07:43

Washington notified Congress on Wednesday the day after ratification of new Iran sanctions that Treasury Department would implement them on Iran for its recent missile tests.

VIDEO: Syria Army Gains Full Control of Areas in Northern Latakia

Fri Jan 1, 2016 12:12:31

The Syrian Army backed by the National Defense Forces (NDF) took several areas in the Northern parts of the coastal province of Latakia.

France Still Fighting Terror Threat of ISIS: President Hollande

Fri Jan 1, 2016 11:37:51

French President Francois Hollande says France is still facing a security threat “at its highest level,” nearly two months after a series of coordinated terror attacks left 130 people dead in and around Paris.

Iran Working for Middle East Stability: Rezaee

Fri Jan 1, 2016 10:46:23

Secretary General of Iran’s Expediency Council Mohsen Rezaee stressed that Iran is looking for putting an end to the Middle East insecurities, IRNA reported.

VIDEO: Iraqi Troops toward a Car Bomb Inside Ramadi Tries to Clear City

Fri Jan 1, 2016 10:08:08

Iraqi troops struggle with explosive traps and pockets of resistance as they retake the town of Ramadi from Islamic State.

Turkey Seeks Close Alliance with Saudi Arabia to Face Russia Power

Fri Jan 1, 2016 10:00:19

Both countries seek a close strategic cooperation at the highest level and therefore have established a joint council, dealing with security issues and promoting military, political and economic cooperation, the newspaper reported, referring to Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir.

Russia Rejects Turkey Accusations of Civilians Death in Syria Airstrikes

Fri Jan 1, 2016 09:23:41

Moscow has dismissed the recent accusations by Ankara that Russian airstrikes in Syria are resulting in casualties among the country’s civilian population.

VIDEO: World Welcomes New Year 2016 despite Terror Fears

Fri Jan 1, 2016 07:50:15

Millions of people around the world welcomed in the New Year on high security alert, with Munich stations evacuated over an imminent terror threat and fireworks canceled in Paris and Brussels, while a huge fire ripped through a Dubai hotel.

VIDEO + PICS: Huge Fire Breaks out Dubai’s Skyscraper near New Year’s Fireworks Display

Thu Dec 31, 2015 22:06:53

A massive fire broke out at The Address Hotel, not far from the Burj Khalifa Tower, around which thousands of people have gathered to watch the New Year fireworks.

Iran’s Missile Program Must Hastened: President Rouhani

Thu Dec 31, 2015 20:52:18

Iranian president Hasan Rouhani has issued an order to Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan on Thursday to expedite efforts to accelerate the country’s missile power to improve the defense capabilities of the country.

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