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Dutch militant arrested planning heist for Syria war

Wed May 21, 2014 19:24:56

Dutch police have arrested a 21-year-old man who fought in Syria as he was allegedly about to commit an armed robbery to finance militants in Syria, the public prosecutor said on Wednesday.

China, Russia ink 30-year gas deal worth $400bn

Wed May 21, 2014 18:48:58

Russian President Vladimir Putin Wednesday oversaw a vast gas deal with China said to be worth $400 billion as the Ukraine crisis threatens Russian energy exports to Europe and his country faces Western sanctions.

Egypt’s Mubarak convicted of graft, gets 3 years

Wed May 21, 2014 17:18:18

A Cairo court on Wednesday convicted ousted Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak of embezzlement and sentenced him to three years in prison.

Thousands rally for south Yemen independence

Wed May 21, 2014 16:46:31

Thousands of separatists rallied in Yemen's main southern city Aden Wednesday demanding renewed independence for the region on the 20th anniversary of a secession bid that was crushed by northern troops.

New Iranian ambassador Fathali arrives in Lebanon

Wed May 21, 2014 13:39:14

Mohammad Fathali has arrived in Beirut to begin serving as the new Iranian ambassador to Lebanon.

Syria presidential campaigns heat up in final days: Photos

Wed May 21, 2014 11:52:32

The three presidential candidates in Syria, including incumbent President Bashar al-Assad, are pressing ahead with their campaigns as the June 3 election approaches.

Ex-US official devised plan to arm Syria militants with Saudi prince money

Wed May 21, 2014 11:11:19

A group led by a former high-ranking Pentagon official planned in 2013 to supply the foreign-backed militants operating inside Syria with weapons that were to be financed by a Saudi prince, a report says.

Amnesty raps Bahrain for human rights violations

Wed May 21, 2014 10:11:03

Amnesty International (AI) has criticized the Bahraini regime for “slow and inadequate investigations” into human rights abuses in the country.

Russia vows to veto UN resolution on Syria

Wed May 21, 2014 09:27:05

Russia says it will veto a UN resolution to refer the Syrian conflict to the international criminal court (ICC) if it comes to a vote in the Security Council.

Nearly 120 killed in twin Nigeria car bombs

Wed May 21, 2014 07:47:43

Twin car bombings in central Nigeria has killed nearly 120 people and brought entire buildings down, in the latest affront to the government's internationally-backed security crackdown.

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