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Pope calls for ‘urgent’ end to Syria conflict

Sun May 25, 2014 10:16:22

Pope Francis has called for an "urgent" end to the Syrian conflict as he has started a three-day trip to the Middle East.

Iraq files complaint against Turkey over Kurdistan oil sale

Sun May 25, 2014 09:19:48

Baghdad has filed a lawsuit against Ankara over the flow of oil from Kurdish regional administration in Iraq's north to Turkey's Mediterranean export hub of Ceyhan, Iraqi oil ministry says.

Bahrain frees rights activist after years behind bars

Sun May 25, 2014 08:47:45

Bahraini authorities have released a prominent human rights activist after serving two years behind bars for his alleged role in anti-regime protests in the Persian Gulf kingdom.

11 more killed in terrorist infighting as Syria army advances

Sat May 24, 2014 22:49:56

In the latest infighting between foreign-backed insurgent groups in Syria, 11 more armed members of the notorious Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) perished when two vehicles laden with explosives were detonated by rival al-Qaeda-linked al-Nusra Front terrorist group in eastern Syrian city of Dier al-Zour.

Putin dismisses possibility of “new Cold War”

Sat May 24, 2014 22:42:44

Russian president Vladimir Putin says a new Cold War is unlikely as no one is interested in it, adding that it would be impossible to isolate Russia from the global economy.

Putin to Obama: 'Who is he to judge?'

Sat May 24, 2014 21:11:12

Russian President Vladimir Putin has strongly dismissed repeated allegations by US President Barack Obama that Kremlin is instigating unrest in Ukraine.

Iranian Army resumes major military drills: Photos

Sat May 24, 2014 21:08:03

The Iranian Army’s Ground Forces have successfully completed the second phase of a major military exercise, code-named Beit ul-Muqaddas 26, in the central province of Isfahan.

Rouhani: Iran's victory on nuclear issue certain

Sat May 24, 2014 18:04:10

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has reiterated that Iran will emerge victorious in resisting and ultimately removing the pressures over the Islamic Republic’s nuclear energy program.

Syrian army, militants call truce near Homs

Sat May 24, 2014 17:26:49

Syrian army forces and opposition insurgents have agreed to call a truce in a militant-held area near the central city of Homs, activists say.

Visual report from inside Aleppo Prison compound

Sat May 24, 2014 16:57:36

Al-Alam News Network has released the latest video images of the instance that Syrian forces entered Aleppo Central Prison following their recent offensive that finally broke the siege of the major military compound by foreign-backed insurgent groups.

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