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Thousands of Izadis prefer war-torn Syria over ISIL-ravaged Iraq

Fri Aug 15, 2014 16:21:18

Tens of thousands of Izadi Kurds in Iraq have fled the radical ISIL-fueled violence in their homeland and sought refuge in northern Syria.

Right-wing groups hunting Syrian refugees in Turkey

Fri Aug 15, 2014 12:52:21

In recent days there have been reports of horrific incidents in the city of Gaziantep in southeast Turkey, where more than 200,000 Syrians are living.

White House in the dark over arms supplies to Israel: report

Fri Aug 15, 2014 12:03:39

Israel secured supplies of ammunition from the Pentagon last month without the approval of the White House or the State Department, The Wall Street Journal reports.

Nasrallah: Israel is a cancer and should be removed

Fri Aug 15, 2014 10:56:49

Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah says “Israel is a cancer” and that the “ultimate goal should be to remove it.”

Israel war brings Gaza’s food production to halt: FAO

Fri Aug 15, 2014 10:29:06

The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) says Israel’s offensive on the besieged Gaza Strip has adversely affected agricultural infrastructure in the coastal enclave and brought food production to a halt there.

US jets strike ISIL armored vehicles in Iraq

Fri Aug 15, 2014 09:25:10

US jets and drones have launched more air strikes in northern Iraq to destroy vehicles operated by ISIL Takfiri militants, the military says.

Iraqi women take up arms against ISIL terrorists

Fri Aug 15, 2014 09:08:02

Hundreds of women stand armed and ready to bring the fight to ISIL Takfiri militants on behalf of Iraq’s Kurdish population.

Iraq's PM Maliki steps aside, endorses Abadi as successor

Fri Aug 15, 2014 08:03:02

Iraq’s Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki has stepped down to make way for Prime Minister-designate Haider al-Abadi, voicing support for his successor.

Amnesty slams Saudi Arabia over Shia cleric verdict

Fri Aug 15, 2014 07:55:51

Amnesty International has criticized Saudi Arabia for handing down a harsh verdict to a leading Shia cleric.

Gaza defeat makes Israel desperate for ceasefire

Thu Aug 14, 2014 23:53:39

Palestinian resistance movement Islamic Jihad has pointed to the Israeli regime’s desperation to renew the temporary ceasefire in Gaza, saying it reflects the failure of Tel Aviv to achieve its objectives in the brutal onslaught it waged on the besieged enclave.

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