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Lavrov asks West to stop biased accusations against Syria

Tue Feb 11, 2014 18:22:43

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has called on the West to refrain from their one-sided accusations against Damascus government which has been struggling to save the country from a multinational foreign-charged war for nearly three years.

Efforts to free abducted Syrian nuns deadlocked

Tue Feb 11, 2014 17:35:42

Attempts to free Syrian nuns who were abducted by extremist groups in Maalula have hit a deadlock, Maronite Cardinal Beshara Rai says.

Eritreans suffer rape, violence in Sudan, Egypt torture camps

Tue Feb 11, 2014 16:20:56

Tens of thousands of Eritrean refugees have been enslaved in torture camps in Sudan and Egypt in the past 10 years, enduring weeks or months of violence and rape for the purpose of extortion by traffickers often working with the collusion of state security forces.

Russian diplomat: Syria militants have no resource of their own

Tue Feb 11, 2014 15:28:10

Head of the Russian parliament’s international affairs committee says Syria militants can keep going in their war as long as they receive backup from foreigners.

Rouhani says military threats against Iran 'delusions'

Tue Feb 11, 2014 13:38:26

President Hassan Rouhani says world powers should have no "delusions" about resorting to a military option should talks on the country's nuclear program fail.

Palestinian foreign minister open to Iran visit

Tue Feb 11, 2014 12:17:54

Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad al-Malki says he is ready to visit Iran if he receives an official invitation.

UAE plans to deliver gov’t services by drones

Tue Feb 11, 2014 11:04:40

The UAE has announced it is embarking on a drone project, which, if successful, will see government documents delivered to citizens by unmanned aerial vehicles. This will follow six months of testing.

In picture: Iranians celebrate Revolution victory with fireworks In picture: Iranians celebrate Revolution victory with fireworks

Tue Feb 11, 2014 10:07:57

Fireworks and colorful illuminations brightened the Monday nights of many Iranian cities on the eve of the demonstrations on the 22nd of the Iranian calendar month of Bahman (February 11).

Iranians mark Islamic Revolution anniversary: Photos

Tue Feb 11, 2014 09:51:20

Millions of Iranians have taken to the streets across the country to mark the 35th anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution.

Palestinians in Yarmouk gain ground against Syria militants

Tue Feb 11, 2014 09:05:12

Palestinians in the Yarmouk refugee camp near the Syrian capital Damascus have gained strategic ground in their fight against foreign-backed militants.

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