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Syria rebels set 3 conditions for attending Geneva talks

Mon Nov 11, 2013 10:13:17

Syria’s Western-backed opposition has laid out several conditions to participate in talks ending the deadly war in Syria.

UN: Expats’ condition stain on Qatar reputation

Mon Nov 11, 2013 09:17:21

A top UN official has censured Qatar over widespread rights violation of migrant workers in the Persian Gulf emirate that even lead to deaths according to recent reports.

Iraq and Turkey pledge easing tensions

Mon Nov 11, 2013 08:48:09

Iraq and Turkey are going to patch up rifts and ease diplomatic tensions that were heightened following start of the war in neighboring Syria.

Iranian ministry official shot dead in his car

Mon Nov 11, 2013 07:43:56

The parliamentary deputy of the Iranian Ministry of Trade, Industry and Mine has been killed by gunmen in Tehran.

Zarif: Iran nuclear deal doesn’t harm neighbors

Sun Nov 10, 2013 22:00:41

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says certain Arab countries who are worried by a possible deal between Iran and the world powers must not see it as ‘harm’.

Iran Navy foils pirates attack on vessels in Gulf of Aden

Sun Nov 10, 2013 20:47:36

A top Iranian Navy commander says naval forces have successfully rescued a number of Iranian merchant vessels from pirate attacks in international waters.

Rebels execute kidnapped Syrian lawmaker in Deir Ezzor

Sun Nov 10, 2013 19:45:08

A Syrian lawmaker kidnapped by opposition extremists earlier this year was executed last week, activists say.

Iraqi official: Qatar must mind its size and respect others

Sun Nov 10, 2013 18:49:33

Iraqi deputy foreign minister says Qatar must consider its 'size' and try to respect other Arab nations, criticizing Doha’s support to the war in Syria which has turned to a threat for Iraq as well.

Rouhani: National interest is our redline in nuclear talks

Sun Nov 10, 2013 17:49:36

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says there are certain “red lines” regarding country’s nuclear program and Tehran does not bow to any threats, as Iranian officials and world powers moved closer than ever to make an agreement in the nuclear talks.

Truce announced in rebel-held Syrian town near Damascus

Sun Nov 10, 2013 17:08:44

Syrian officials have been able to make a deal with militants in a blockaded town near the Syrian capital to announce a ceasefire to be able to send humanitarian supplies to the militant-held area.

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