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Iran envoy supports Hezbollah, upbeat on all-embracing Cabinet

Tue Feb 11, 2014 08:52:32

Iran’s ambassador to Lebanon has voiced optimism on the formation of an all-embracing government but warned that a failure to do so could jeopardize the upcoming presidential election.

Russia, China discard UN ‘political move’ on Syria

Tue Feb 11, 2014 07:40:21

Russia and China have skipped a UN Security Council meeting called to discuss a draft resolution that would impose more sanctions on Syria unless the government gives unrestricted access to deliver aid.

Homs evacuation operation extended till Wednesday: UN

Mon Feb 10, 2014 22:49:46

The United Nations has said an operation to allow civilians to leave besieged districts of the Syrian city of Homs will be extended until Wednesday night.

Iran successfully tests two new missiles

Mon Feb 10, 2014 21:41:54

Iran has successfully tested two missiles on the eve of the 35th anniversary of the Islamic revolution, the official IRNA news agency reported.

In leak conversation Egypt's Morsi says protests "useless"

Mon Feb 10, 2014 21:06:04

Egyptian officials claim security authorities leaked a recording of a private conversation between ousted President Mohammed Morsi and his lawyer on the sidelines of his trial, in which Morsi says protests by his supporters and the crackdown on them are "useless."

Assad resignation issue not on Geneva agenda: Deputy FM

Mon Feb 10, 2014 20:55:06

There will be no discussion concerning President Bashar al-Assad’s resignation at Geneva conference, Syrian Deputy Foreign Minister Faisal Meqdad said on Monday.

Fighting terrorism Syria’s top priority in Geneva talks: Meqdad

Mon Feb 10, 2014 19:05:07

Syrian Deputy Foreign Minister Faisal Meqdad has underscored that fighting terrorism is Syria’s top priority and high on the agenda in Geneva 2 talks.

Syria opposition at odds with wider parties: Russia

Mon Feb 10, 2014 18:34:59

Russia has expressed its disappointment with the line-up of the Syrian opposition’s delegation which has remained unchanged since the first round of peace talks wrapped up in Geneva on January 31.

UN nuclear agency sees 'good' progress with Iran

Mon Feb 10, 2014 17:46:03

Chief U.N. nuclear inspector says progress had been good during February 8-9 talks in Tehran but that much work remained in clarifying the related concerns.

Yemen to become six-region federation: report

Mon Feb 10, 2014 16:53:04

A presidential panel has agreed to transform Yemen into a six-region federation as part of its political transition, state news agency Saba announced Monday.

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