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Syria warns over opposition stance on Geneva talks

Mon Jan 13, 2014 18:24:36

Syria warned on Monday against preconditions for peace talks in Switzerland next week, a day after an opposition leader claimed President Bashar al-Assad's departure was "inevitable".

EU sanctions relief for Iran to be effected on Jan. 20

Mon Jan 13, 2014 17:53:52

European Union governments will implement all EU sanctions relief for Iran covered by a landmark nuclear deal on Jan. 20, the day the agreement takes effect - including lifting a ban on insuring its oil, officials said on Monday.

Iran’s FM calls for political solution to end Syria crisis

Mon Jan 13, 2014 17:06:57

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has reiterated that a political solution is the only way to bring the crisis in Syria to an end.

Donors aim to meet target of $6.5 bn aid for Syria: UN

Mon Jan 13, 2014 17:00:28

The UN, facing its "worst humanitarian crisis" in decades, is seeking a whopping $6.5 billion (4.7 billion euros) to aid Syrians affected by war at a donor's conference in Kuwait City Wednesday.

Israeli police to probe ‘expressions of joy’ at Sharon’s death

Mon Jan 13, 2014 16:35:06

Zionist regime’s Public Security Ministry has ordered security forces to probe into public expressions of satisfaction and joy at the death of Ariel Sharon.

Ban urges Iraq to address root causes of violence

Mon Jan 13, 2014 16:29:30

Iraqi leaders should address the underlying causes of a protracted surge in violence plaguing the country, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said on Monday during a visit to Baghdad.

Video: Fox News military analyst working with Syria rebels

Mon Jan 13, 2014 15:23:46

A video has been circulated over the internet apparently showing Paul E. Vallely, a retired US Army Major General, leading a group of militants inside Syria.

Video: Assad surrounded by people in Damascus mosque

Mon Jan 13, 2014 13:20:31

Video shows Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is mobbed by people wanting to meet him and shake his hand inside the al-Hamad mosque in Damascus, after praying during the celebration of the Prophet Mohammad's birthday.

Iraq distributed evidence of Riyadh being behind Fallujah unrest

Mon Jan 13, 2014 12:13:15

Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki has handed evidence to foreign ambassadors in Baghdad showing Saudi Arabia’s involvement in triggering the deadly violence led by al-Qaeda in al-Anbar.

Maliki says Iraqi army won’t attack Fallujah

Mon Jan 13, 2014 11:25:59

Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki has praised the tribal leaders in Fallujah for their ongoing efforts to retake the city from al-Qaeda in Iraq (AQI), ruling out a military operation against Fallujah.

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