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US stresses no visa for Iran’s UN ambassdor pick

Wed Apr 16, 2014 11:07:06

The United States has reiterated it will not issue a visa to Iran’s pick for the position of ambassador to the United Nations, Hamid Aboutalebi.

Putin warns of Ukraine civil war as Kiev moves on separatists

Wed Apr 16, 2014 09:57:47

Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that Ukraine is "on the verge of civil war" after Kiev sent in troops against pro-Russia separatists.

Iranian Christians protest Turkey support for Kessab occupation

Wed Apr 16, 2014 09:10:08

Iranian Christians attend a rally in central city of Isfahan to voice concerns over Turkey's role in the occupation of the ancient Armenian village of Kessab in Syria, whose residents have fled after rebels seized control.

Iran triumphs in football's RoboCup

Wed Apr 16, 2014 08:20:32

Iran may be lumbered with economic sanctions but that did not stop a local team of robotics experts from sweeping aside German and Dutch rivals in football's RoboCup.

New York police scrap Muslim spy unit

Wed Apr 16, 2014 08:04:56

New York's police department has disbanded an undercover spying operation against Muslims which rights groups said was baseless and unfairly targeted people solely because of their religion.

Syrian army liberates three more towns in Qalamoun

Wed Apr 16, 2014 07:27:20

The Syrian army has made more gains in its fight against foreign-backed militants in the country, securing three towns in the strategic Qalamoun region.

Saudi king orders removal of Prince Bandar as spy chief

Tue Apr 15, 2014 22:16:15

Saudi Prince Bandar bin Sultan has been removed from his post as kingdom’s spy chief, Saudi official news agency has reported.

Saudi Arabia irked by news of Syria holding presidential vote

Tue Apr 15, 2014 20:48:18

Saudi Arabia says presidential vote in Syria undermines efforts to ‘peacefully’ resolve a massive foreign-charged war in the country which Riyadh happens to be one of its biggest funders.

Leaked: Canada trains alternatives to radical groups in Syria

Tue Apr 15, 2014 19:03:05

New leaked reports show that Canada’s pro-Israeli government has been considering to attack Syria which has been suffering from an extensive foreign-charged war for more than three years.

Video: Brutal mass execution of civilians by Syria rebels

Tue Apr 15, 2014 18:43:23

Radical militants from al-Qaeda-linked Islamic state of Iraq and Levant have published a new video of a mass execution in an unknown location in Syria.

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