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US military admits 50% hike in 2013 sexual assaults

Sat Dec 28, 2013 19:36:41

Reported sexual assaults in the US military have soared by over 50 percent in 2013, new data obtained by AP reveals.

Iran rejects report on dealing with West over Syria

Sat Dec 28, 2013 19:06:53

A senior Iranian foreign ministry official has dismissed reports that the West pledged sanctions relief to Iran in exchange for Tehran’s approval of the ouster of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

Syria chemical arms removal postponed

Sat Dec 28, 2013 18:13:29

The removal of chemical arms from Syria will likely miss the December 31 deadline due to persisting security issues as well as treacherous weather conditions, the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) has announced.

Pro-Morsi student killed as police, protersters clash

Sat Dec 28, 2013 17:46:34

A student protester has been killed in violent clashes between police and supporters of military-ousted Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi at al-Azhar University in Cairo.

6 killed as Iraqi forces nab MP on terror charges

Sat Dec 28, 2013 17:45:45

Iraqi forces have detained a lawmaker on terrorism charges in the western city of Ramadi, killing at least six people, including his brother, who attempted to fight off the security measure.

Bahraini royal court acquits torturing princess

Sat Dec 28, 2013 13:47:31

A Bahraini regime court has again acquitted two police officers, including a princess tied to the US-backed ruling family, who were linked to torturing doctors while under police detention during the nation’s popular uprising in 2011.

Sinking Saudi platform sends 3 workers missing

Sat Dec 28, 2013 12:40:53

A Saudi Arabian offshore maintenance platform has sunk as three foreign oil workers are officially reported as missing.

3 Palestinians injured in Israeli attack in al-Khalil

Sat Dec 28, 2013 11:56:10

Israeli soldiers have attacked Palestinian workers near al-Khalil (Hebron) in the occupied West Bank, injuring three, according to medics.

Turkish court blocks government rule on police disclosing

Fri Dec 27, 2013 19:56:00

A Turkish court blocked a government attempt to force police to disclose investigations to their superiors, officials said on Friday.

Iran, G5+1 to continue expert nuclear talks in Geneva

Fri Dec 27, 2013 19:29:52

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says Iran and G5+1 will resume a new round of expert-level talks in the Swiss city of Geneva on Monday.

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