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Tehran condemns attack on Russian embassy in Damascus

Fri Nov 29, 2013 16:17:21

Tehran has strongly condemned an attack on Russia’s Damascus embassy, describing it an “act of terrorism.”

Turkey, Iraqi Kurdistan sign ‘landmark’ oil and gas contracts

Fri Nov 29, 2013 12:54:33

Turkey and Iraqi Kurdistan have signed a package of landmark contracts that will see the semi-autonomous region's oil and gas shipped to international markets via pipelines through Turkey, sources close to the deal say.

Saudi Arabia irritated by shift in US-Iran relationship

Fri Nov 29, 2013 12:26:22

US President Barack Obama phoned King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia on Wednesday to "reiterate the firm commitment of the US to its friends and allies in the (Persian) Gulf" – and to soften the impact of the Geneva agreement on Iran's nuclear program.

Syria child refugees are main victims of war, UN warns

Fri Nov 29, 2013 11:21:50

School-age children living as refugees outside Syria are increasingly cut off from education and forced to work long hours for low pay, a UN report says.

Video: ISIL terrorists execute rival Syrian rebel commander, 6 militants

Fri Nov 29, 2013 10:18:22

Al-Qaeda-linked militants have executed the commander of a rival rebel faction and six of his men, an amateur video of the public execution shows, part of their campaign to marginalize other groups in Syria.

How could this happen? A mistake endures life of poverty for wealthy Japanese

Fri Nov 29, 2013 09:14:33

A Japanese man born to wealthy parents grew up in poverty after being given to another couple in a hospital six decades ago, while the infant who took his place went to live a privileged life of private tutoring, university and is today head of a property firm.

Dozens killed in depot blast in Libya, more clashes in east

Fri Nov 29, 2013 08:51:05

More than 40 people have been killed in an explosion at an army depot in southern Libya after locals had tried to steal ammunition and four soldiers died in other violence in the restive east, officials say.

Syria army kills Saudi militants, enters Nabk town

Fri Nov 29, 2013 08:37:44

Several foreign militants including Saudi nationals have been killed in clashes which led to the recapture of the strategic town of Deir Attiyeh by Syrian army.

Iran shares concerns on extremism in region with UAE

Thu Nov 28, 2013 22:56:26

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has warned against spread of extremism and terrorism in the Middle East at a meeting with United Arab Emirates' foreign minister.

Video: Syrian army chopper uses flare to block rocket

Thu Nov 28, 2013 22:24:33

Video, released by militants on the internet, shows a Syrian army chopper using flare to block a rocket fired by militants.

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