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In pictures: Millions of pilgrims walk toward Karbala

Sat Dec 21, 2013 20:52:12

Muslim pilgrims from all around the world head to the historic city of Karbala to take part in the Arbaeen religious ceremony which marks the 40th day after martyrdom of Prophet Mohammed's grandson, Imam Hussein (PBUH).

Syria wants Iran present in Geneva talks: PM

Sat Dec 21, 2013 19:58:57

Syrian Prime Minister Wael al-Halqi says his country wants Iran to participate in the upcoming peace conference aimed at ending Syria’s deadly crisis.

Majority in ex-Soviet states believe collapse was harmful

Sat Dec 21, 2013 18:34:43

A new survey conducted by Gallop has revealed that a majority of citizens in the independent post-Soviet states believe that the split after the Soviet Union collapsed brought nothing but harm.

9/11 victim families thrilled for being allowed to sue Riyadh

Sat Dec 21, 2013 17:59:29

Families of the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks have welcomed a federal court's ruling allowing them to sue Saudi Arabia for aiding al-Qaeda in the deadly attack.

Morsi to stand trial for prison break and murder

Sat Dec 21, 2013 17:13:39

Egypt’s ousted president Mohamed Morsi along with 132 others will stand trial on charges of prison break and the murder of officers during the 2011 uprising, the prosecution said.

Hawkish senators vow to override Obama’s veto on Iran

Sat Dec 21, 2013 16:50:08

A veto threat from US President Barack Obama, has not curbed ambitions by hawkish senators in Congress to press forward with additional sanctions against Iran.

Erdogan to foreign envoys: Mind your own businesses

Sat Dec 21, 2013 16:27:44

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan says he may expel several foreign ambassadors for their "provocative actions”.

Salehi: Inspecting military sites not within IAEA authorities

Sat Dec 21, 2013 16:08:13

Iranian senior official has underscored that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspectors have no responsibility to inspect the country’s military and missile facilities.

Syrian PM: Hezbollah helped securing Lebanon-Syria borders

Sat Dec 21, 2013 15:15:42

Syrian Prime Minister Wael al-Halqi says the Lebanese government is partly to blame for the crisis in Syria.

Damascus views Riyadh as number 1 enemy: Deputy FM

Sat Dec 21, 2013 14:42:14

Syrian Deputy Foreign Minister Faisal Muqdad has said Damascus views Saudi Arabia as its number one enemy, accusing Riyadh of trying to destroy the country by arming extremists and militants fighting in Syria.

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