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Exclusive footage of al-Manar press crew under fire in Syria

Tue Apr 15, 2014 18:23:14

Al-Alam reporter in Syria has sent exclusive footage of the moment al-Manar press convoy was targeted by foreign-backed militants in Syria’s Christian town of Maaloula, which left three young reporters dead.

Last militant bastion in Syria’s Qalamoun recaptured by army

Tue Apr 15, 2014 17:29:17

Syrian army forces have recaptured the last militant-held village in the Qalamoun strategic region near capital, Damascus.

Lebanon is going to limit Syrian refugee influx as more enter

Tue Apr 15, 2014 17:02:54

Lebanese government is considering measures to reduce the number of Syrian refugees fleeing the extremist-marked war in their country amid rising concerns that Lebanon has reached a breaking point.

Syria announces date of presidential vote next week

Tue Apr 15, 2014 16:45:04

The speaker of Syria's parliament will next week announce the date of the country's presidential election, expected to be held around June despite the conflict, Al-Watan newspaper reported.

Iran has never sought and will never seek nuclear weapons

Tue Apr 15, 2014 16:04:31

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says the nuclear deal between Tehran and the P5+1 group shows that the world has recognized the Islamic Republic’s right to peaceful nuclear technology.

Mortar fire on Damascus kills child, wounds 40

Tue Apr 15, 2014 12:53:59

Mortar rounds fired by terrorist groups on the Syrian capital Damascus have killed a child and wounded at least 41 people, among them more children.

In picture: Life and war in Syria

Tue Apr 15, 2014 11:19:54

Normal life is underway in the Syrian capital of Damascus despite the ongoing war in the country that killed thousands of people and displaced millions more since 2011.

Exclusive video: Maaloula after liberation by Syrian army

Tue Apr 15, 2014 10:00:21

Syrian troops have cleared the Christian city of Maaloula in Rif Dimashq Governorate from extremist al-Qaeda-linked militants, Al-Alam reports.

Lebanon rejects Arab League final statement about Palestinians

Tue Apr 15, 2014 09:40:38

Foreign Affairs Minister Gebran Bassil has voiced his country’s reservation and opposition to a recent resolution by the Arab League that he said failed to mention the Palestinian right of return, a crucial item for Lebanon.

Israel in secret talks with Saudis, Arab states to sign peace deal

Tue Apr 15, 2014 08:43:23

Israel is holding secret talks with some Arab states that do not recognize it, looking to establish diplomatic ties, Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman says.

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