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Israeli bulldozers demolish Palestinian homes

Tue May 20, 2014 11:27:57

The Israeli forces have demolished several houses belonging to Palestinians in East al-Quds (Jerusalem), locals say.

Jordan redeploys army troops along border with Syria

Tue May 20, 2014 11:07:18

The Jordanian military is redeploying its forces along the border with Syria in light of the deteriorating security situation on the frontier, a report says.

Syrian presidential candidate Nuri says his country getting rid of crisis: Video

Tue May 20, 2014 10:07:48

One of the Syrian presidential candidates says the upcoming election would be a proof that the country is leaving the crisis behind it.

China, Russia, Iran to sort out security in Asia

Tue May 20, 2014 09:09:49

Russian President Vladimir Putin spent most of a recent interview with Chinese state media praising the ‘exemplary collaboration’ between Russia and China in recent years.

In picture: International flowers and plants expo in Tehran

Tue May 20, 2014 08:12:58

Tehran is hosting the 11th International Exhibition of Flowers and Plants with participation of 160 domestic and 40 international companies from 31 countries such as the Netherlands, Germany, Finland and Turkey.

Kuwaiti ruler to visit Tehran for talks

Tue May 20, 2014 07:57:41

Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah is scheduled to pay an official visit to Iran to explore avenues for further enhancement of ties.

Iraq arrests 14 ISIL terrorists wearing niqab

Mon May 19, 2014 18:29:46

Iraqi security forces have captured 14 members of the terrorist group of Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) in the city of Fallujah.

Iraqi Maliki wins at least 93 parliament seats in election

Mon May 19, 2014 18:28:00

Prime Minister Nouri Maliki won the largest share of Iraqi parliamentary seats in last month's national elections, according to preliminary results released on Monday.

Saudi closes embassy in Libya, evacuates diplomats

Mon May 19, 2014 17:41:29

Saudi Arabia closed its embassy and consulate in the Libyan capital and withdrew all of its diplomatic staff on Monday due to security concerns, the ambassador said.

Libya parliament attacked, 20 lawmakers kidnapped

Mon May 19, 2014 17:10:13

Militias apparently backing a renegade Libyan general attacked the country's parliament, kidnapping some 20 lawmakers and officials in an assault that threatened to further splinter a country dominated by the armed groups that overthrew dictator Moammar Gadhafi three years ago.

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