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Jumblatt to endorse Henry Helou in Lebanon Presidential vote

Tue Apr 22, 2014 18:11:52

Walid Jumblatt, leader of Lebanese Progressive Socialist Party has endorsed Henry Helou, a member of his own bloc and a member of Lebanon’s Parliament in country’s upcoming presidential race.

Zarif: Nuclear impasse only needs ‘political will and good faith’

Tue Apr 22, 2014 17:22:03

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the standoff over Iran’s civilian nuclear program is ‘manufactured’ and far from truth, so it can be reversed.

German rapper who joined ISIL in Syria killed by al-Nusra

Tue Apr 22, 2014 17:09:47

A German rapper who went to Syria to join extremist groups has been killed in a suicide bombing carried out by rival militants, media sources and a monitoring group have reported.

Erdogan says almost 1 million Syrian refugees are in Turkey

Tue Apr 22, 2014 16:10:21

There are "almost one million" Syrian refugees leaving in Turkey’s refugee camps, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said while pledging to keep accepting those fleeing the war.

Hundreds of civilians killed in South Sudan ethnic massacre

Tue Apr 22, 2014 12:34:09

Rebels slaughtered hundreds of civilians when they seized the South Sudan oil hub of Bentiu, hunting down men, women and children who had sought refuge in a hospital, mosque and Catholic church, the United Nations says.

Spectacular photos of Varzaneh Desert in central Iran

Tue Apr 22, 2014 11:57:02

Varzaneh Desert is located east of central Iranian city of Isfahan, 30 km far from Gavkhooni International Wetland. Varzaneh is one of the natural wonders to visit in Iran, with wonderful views of sand dunes and scenery.

IT industry in Gaza bypasses economic crisis

Tue Apr 22, 2014 11:16:09

The recession that has prevailed in the Gaza Strip for several years has prompted IT and communication firms, most of which are run by young people, to outsource their work. This has limited the impact of the economic blockade on these firms, as opposed to other sectors.

US: Indications toxic chemical used in Syria

Tue Apr 22, 2014 10:59:15

The United States claims it has indications that a toxic chemical, probably chlorine, was used in Syria this month.

Australia voices concern about foreign militants fighting in Syria

Tue Apr 22, 2014 09:23:46

The Australian foreign minister expressed concern over the number of foreign militants fighting in Syria, stressing that it was illegal for Australian citizens to fight in the Arab country.

Saudi Arabia fires health minister over MERS

Tue Apr 22, 2014 08:07:43

Saudi Arabia has dismissed Health Minister Abdullah al-Rabeeah from his post following a worrying surge of new cases of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) in the country.

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