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Militants suffer severe losses across Syria

Wed Apr 30, 2014 21:00:23

The Syrian army has carried out successful operations against the foreign-backed militant groups across the country, eliminating militants and destroying their weapons.

PM 'certain' of victory as Iraqis vote despite attacks

Wed Apr 30, 2014 19:24:13

Iraqis have defied a rash of attacks that killed 14 people to vote in the country's first general election since US troops withdrew, with premier Nuri al-Maliki proclaiming "certain" victory.

Death toll from attacks in Syria's Homs now at 100: NGO

Wed Apr 30, 2014 17:09:21

Twin car bombs claimed by militants on a government-held district of Syria's third city Homs killed at least 100 people, mostly civilians, a monitoring group says, sharply raising an earlier toll.

Putin: US sanctions could harm Western energy interests

Wed Apr 30, 2014 12:51:01

Russia and the United States have stepped up their rhetoric over the spiraling crisis in Ukraine, as pro-Moscow militants shored up control of key buildings in the country's increasingly chaotic east.

Barcelona defender Alves says banana thrower should be shamed: video

Wed Apr 30, 2014 12:03:09

Barcelona defender Dani Alves says the fan who threw a banana at him during Sunday's dramatic 3-2 win at Villarreal should be publicly shamed.

In picture: Iraq’s first elections since US withdrawal

Wed Apr 30, 2014 11:31:12

Iraqis are voting in the country's first parliamentary elections since the withdrawal of US troops three years ago. More than 9,000 candidates are competing for 328 parliamentary seats.

US blacklists Chinese, Emirati companies over business with Iran

Wed Apr 30, 2014 11:03:05

The US has kept up pressure on Iran with fresh sanctions on two groups accused of illicitly aiding the country even as negotiations continue over Tehran's nuclear program.

Iraqis go to polls despite threats from terrorist groups

Wed Apr 30, 2014 09:28:25

Iraqis are voting in the country's first parliamentary elections since the withdrawal of US troops three years ago.

Israeli forces demolish Palestinian mosque, homes in West Bank

Wed Apr 30, 2014 09:10:54

Israeli forces have demolished several structures, including a mosque, in a Palestinian village.

Women, Christians among Syria presidential hopefuls

Wed Apr 30, 2014 08:49:25

Four new candidates have submitted applications to run for Syria’s presidency in an election that is expected to return President Bashar Assad to power next month, the parliamentary speaker says.

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