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Prisoners' release tops Syria talks as al-Qaeda seeks unity

Sun Jan 26, 2014 17:29:14

Representatives of Syrian government and foreign-backed opposition have held talks for the second straight day in the Swiss city of Geneva, as al-Qaeda-linked groups fighting at the side of the opposition seek more alliance to stop their infighting.

Lebanese militant group pledges loyalty to al-Qaeda’s ISIL

Sun Jan 26, 2014 16:24:47

A militant group in Lebanon has pledged allegiance to al-Qaeda’s terrorist Islamic State of Iraq and Levant which has been responsible for countless atrocities against people and army personnel in Syria’s war.

Bahraini activist died of sustained injuries: Report

Sun Jan 26, 2014 15:06:36

A young protester has died of injuries sustained during a protest in Bahrain’s northern village of Markh, a report says.

HRW slams Kuwaiti jail, deportation of online activist

Sun Jan 26, 2014 14:58:16

Human Rights Watch on Sunday condemned as "shocking" a Kuwaiti court's five-year jail sentence followed by deportation against an online rights activist for criticizing the emirate's ruler on Twitter.

In Picture: Snowman Festival in Iran

Sun Jan 26, 2014 14:16:15

Iranians take on in the Snowman Festival in Dizin ski resort in Alborz Mountains in Iran.

Russell Tribunal slams West on Israeli crimes

Sun Jan 26, 2014 13:23:06

The Russell Tribunal on Palestine has criticized Western powers for ignoring Tel Aviv’s organized crimes and complicity in Israeli inhuman acts against Palestinians, a report says.

Ecuador firm on reducing US presence, spies

Sun Jan 26, 2014 12:10:26

Ecuador has called on the United States to reduce the number of military staff on its territory, warning it also would not allow US espionage equipment.

Palestinians protest US proposals for Mideast peace

Sun Jan 26, 2014 11:49:23

Palestinians have demonstrated in al-Khalil and Nablus against US Secretary of State John Kerry’s proposals for peace between the Israeli regime and the Palestinian Authority.

Displaced Syrians return to Barzeh after security restored

Sun Jan 26, 2014 10:44:00

Hundreds of displaced Syrians have returned home after security was restored to the district of Barzeh in the capital, Damascus, a report says.

Iraqi government airstrike kills 25 militants

Sun Jan 26, 2014 10:07:26

Iraq's Defense Ministry spokesman has said a government airstrike has killed 25 al-Qaeda militants in a besieged province west of Baghdad.

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