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Hollande performs sword dance under Saudi flag: photos

Wed Jan 1, 2014 16:32:49

The French President Francois Hollande has performed sword dance in his controversial visit to the Saudi capital, Riyadh.

Abbas threatens legal action against Israeli ‘cancer’

Wed Jan 1, 2014 09:39:23

Acting Palestinian Authority Chief Mahmud Abbas has threatened diplomatic and legal action against the "cancer" of Israeli settlement building, a day before US Secretary of State John Kerry visits.

Iran plans to send satellite into space early February

Wed Jan 1, 2014 09:19:28

An Iranian aerospace official says the country plans to launch an indigenously designed and manufactured satellite into orbit in early February next year.

Nasrallah named Lebanon’s person of the year

Wed Jan 1, 2014 09:08:16

Hezbollah Secretary General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah has been named Lebanon's person of the year 2013 by a poll conducted by the country’s leading media corporation.

Turkey fending off ‘mini-coup attempt’

Wed Jan 1, 2014 08:45:33

Turkey's government says it was fending off a "mini coup attempt" by elements in the police and judiciary who served the interests of foreign and domestic forces bent on humbling the country.

Vatican to host workshop about cease-fire in Syria

Wed Jan 1, 2014 07:59:22

The Vatican will host a brainstorming workshop on Jan. 13 about how to achieve a cease-fire in Syria so humanitarian aid can be delivered and how to end persecution of Christians there.

Lebanon arrests Saudi terrorist behind Iran Embassy bombing

Wed Jan 1, 2014 07:43:11

Lebanese security forces have reportedly arrested Majed al-Majed, the Saudi commander of the al-Qaeda affiliated group Abdullah Azzam Brigades, which claimed responsibility for an attack on Iran’s Embassy in Beirut in November.

Syria thanks Iran, BRICS nations for gains

Wed Jan 1, 2014 00:15:27

Syrian Prime Minister Wael al-Halqi has expressed thanks to “friendly” nations, particularly Iran and the BRICS group of emerging powers, for diplomatic “victories” achieved by Damascus while resisting a foreign-backed war of insurgency.

Putin vows war on terror until 'total victory'

Tue Dec 31, 2013 23:51:15

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has modified his traditional New Year address to his nation to vow a “confident, tough and consistent” war against terror until complete victory.

How money works and talks

Tue Dec 31, 2013 22:44:01

The American political system is hostage to money. Lobbies rule the roost. The US, however, is not the only country where money talks. Other countries also use money to buy influence or favor. The Saudis use money to create fitna (sedition) in the Ummah.

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