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700 killed in Iraq terror attacks in February: UN

Sat Mar 1, 2014 21:43:47

The United Nations announced that over 700 people were killed in terror-related violence across Iraq this February with the capital Baghdad worst bearing the brunt of terrorist attacks.

Sleiman warns of bids to drag Lebanon into Syria war

Sat Mar 1, 2014 20:53:41

Lebanese President Michel Sleiman has described a series of recent attacks against Lebanese border villages as an attempt to draw the country into the Syrian crisis, urging Syria-based rival insurgent groups to refrain from targeting the country “under any pretext.”

Five Iranian border guards rescued in Pakistan

Sat Mar 1, 2014 20:12:37

A senior military official in Iran has confirmed that five Iranian border guards who were kidnapped and transferred to Pakistan are among eleven hostages freed in an apparent rescue operation.

Palestinian archbishop likens Syria militants to Israel

Sat Mar 1, 2014 20:01:04

A top Palestinian Christian cleric in Israel has likened crimes committed by foreign-backed insurgents in Syria to the Israeli regime’s racist policies and practices in the occupied land, describing them two sides of the same racist coin.

Ukrainians must be free to determine own fate: Iran

Sat Mar 1, 2014 19:15:30

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has rejected any foreign meddling in the internal affairs of Ukraine, emphasizing that Ukrainians should be allowed to determine the fate of their own country.

Pakistani Taliban announce month-long ceasefire

Sat Mar 1, 2014 17:42:58

The Pakistani Taliban has announced a one-month unilateral ceasefire in a bid to revive stalled peace talks with the government.

Saudis blast Russian criticism of arming Syria rebels

Sat Mar 1, 2014 17:35:19

Saudi Arabia has blasted Russia for its warning against reported Saudi plans to supply anti-Syria insurgents with shoulder-launched missiles, blaming Moscow’s support for Damascus for the persistence of the foreign-backed conflict that Riyadh has played a key role to wage.

Rouhani: Iran will never abandon red lines

Sat Mar 1, 2014 16:08:49

The Iranian president says the Islamic Republic’s red lines are not negotiable, underscoring that the country's foreign policy is aimed at easing tensions and building confidence with the world nations.

Syria begins offensive for recapture of Yabrud

Sat Mar 1, 2014 16:02:55

Syrian military forces have staged an operation in the strategic Qalamoun region near the country’s southwest border with Lebanon to clear the region from al-Qaeda-linked insurgents, state television reported.

Israel warns Lebanon on likely Hezbollah retaliation

Sat Mar 1, 2014 15:35:07

The Israeli regime has reportedly warned the Lebanese government to prevent the Hezbollah resistance movement from retaliating for a recent Israeli airstrike against the movement’s positions on the Lebanon-Syrian border.

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