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Baghdad condemns Kurdistan oil independence

Sun Feb 2, 2014 11:23:32

Iraq's top minister responsible for energy affairs has criticized the autonomous Kurdish region's push towards exporting oil independently of Baghdad, calling it a grey area lacking transparency.

Syria army beefs up operations in Qalamoun

Sun Feb 2, 2014 10:56:10

The Syrian army has intensified its operations to clear militant hideouts in Rima farms in the strategic region of Qalamoun near the capital Damascus, reports say.

Damascus raps opposition on terrorism

Sun Feb 2, 2014 10:09:32

Damascus says the foreign-backed opposition’s refusal to sign a declaration condemning “terrorism” in Syria is "a stain" on the group.

Israel threatens to invade Gaza Strip

Sun Feb 2, 2014 09:34:58

Israel has issued a fresh threat of war against the Gaza Strip, saying alleged rockets fired from the Palestinian territory are enough reason for Tel Aviv to invade the besieged enclave.

Nusra terrorists claim responsibility for Hermel attack

Sun Feb 2, 2014 09:00:56

The terrorist group of al-Nusra Front in Lebanon has claimed responsibility for an apparent suicide car bombing to target the Lebanese resistance movement of Hezbollah that has killed at least four people.

Gaza siege more vicious than ever: PM Haniya

Sat Feb 1, 2014 23:50:57

Hamas leader and elected Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail Haniya has reiterated that the Gaza Strip is exposed to the most ferocious blockade after Egypt’s military-led government closed the Rafah border crossing and destroyed the supply tunnels.

18,000 Palestinians starving inside Syria refugee camp

Sat Feb 1, 2014 23:25:44

Mass starvation, disease and hopelessness abound in the Yarmouk Palestinian refugee camp in Damascus. Although a UN agency has managed to make its first food aid delivery to the rebel-held camp in weeks, many people are on the brink of starvation.

Four killed in Lebanon’s Hermel car bomb blast

Sat Feb 1, 2014 21:48:55

A car bomb has exploded near Lebanon's northern border with Syria, killing at least four people and wounding 21 others, officials say.

Iraq army set to storm al-Qaeda-held Falluja

Sat Feb 1, 2014 21:45:27

Iraqi security forces are preparing to launch a major offensive on the al-Qaeda-linked militants in Falluja and break a month-long standoff with the foreign-backed insurgents that maintain control over the city.

Syria refuses US talks without Kerry apology

Sat Feb 1, 2014 21:04:07

Syrian delegation to the Geneva II talks has turned down a US request for direct talks because the American Secretary of State did not apologize for his offensive remarks about the Syrian pesident during the conference, Syria's foreign minister said.

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