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UN blames Israel for shutdown of Gaza projects

Wed Nov 6, 2013 10:42:04

The UN says it had halted work on all but one of its 20 Gaza building projects as a result of an Israeli ban on importing building materials into the Palestinian enclave.

Blasts hit provincial HQ of China communist party; 1 killed, 8 injured

Wed Nov 6, 2013 09:08:03

One person has been killed and eight injured in a series of small explosions outside the provincial headquarters of the ruling Communist Party in the northern Chinese city of Taiyuan, officials say.

Who heads al-Nusra Front in shadows?

Wed Nov 6, 2013 08:25:24

Before he became head of an al-Qaeda-linked group that is one of the most feared bands of radicals fighting the Syrian government, he was a teacher of classical Arabic who fought American troops in Iraq and quickly rose through the ranks of the global terrorist network.

Iran nuclear deal possible this week: Foreign minister

Wed Nov 6, 2013 07:53:04

Iran’s top negotiator says a framework deal with world powers on its nuclear program was “possible this week,” although it would not be a disaster if there was a further delay.

Assad advisor: Syrian crisis may be over in 2 weeks

Wed Nov 6, 2013 07:33:59

There’s a chance to end the Syrian crisis in two weeks if there’s political will on all sides, says Bouthaina Shaaban, the political and media advisor to the Syrian president.

Prince Bandar shouldn't have met Mossad chief, Royals are furious

Tue Nov 5, 2013 21:28:21

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz is furious at country’s spy chief, Prince Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz over his meeting with chief of Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency, Tamir Bardo.

Brahimi in talks with Russians, Americans over Syria

Tue Nov 5, 2013 20:59:25

UN-Arab League Special Representative for Syria Lakhdar Brahimi has met Russian and American diplomats in Switzerland over the long-delayed talks over Syria crisis.

‘Turkey let militants from 83 countries in Syria’

Tue Nov 5, 2013 19:50:57

Syrian Deputy Foreign MinisterFaisal Muqdad says Turkey has let terrorist from 83 countries to enter Syria to topple the government.

No Syria talks in November: Russian news agency

Tue Nov 5, 2013 18:17:18

The long-awaited talks between the Syrian government and the foreign-backed opposition will not be held this month, Russian news agency Itar-Tass quoted a source close to preparatory talks.

Salehi: IAEA chief due in Iran on November 11

Tue Nov 5, 2013 17:57:20

Head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Yukiya Amano is going to visit Iran on November 11, head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says.

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