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Israeli troops destroy Palestinian village in Jordan Valley

Fri Oct 4, 2013 08:50:24

Israeli forces have attacked a Palestinian village north of the Jordan Valley for the fourth time since September, leaving some 100 residents without shelter.

US police kill woman in car chase near Capitol Building

Fri Oct 4, 2013 07:41:03

Gunshots have been fired near the US Capitol Building in Washington DC, with police fatally shooting a female suspect who led them on a pursuit then rammed a security barrier near the White House.

UN chemical experts report major progress in Syria

Thu Oct 3, 2013 23:45:04

UN-led chemical weapons experts have reported making "encouraging initial progress" following their discussions with government officials in Damascus.

Saudi regime holds activist for hosting political meet

Thu Oct 3, 2013 23:06:48

Saudi officials have reportedly arrested prominent human rights activist Waleed Abu al-Khair for allegedly organizing an "unauthorized" gathering event in Jeddah.

MB likens Egypt military rule to Hitler’s Germany

Thu Oct 3, 2013 22:50:19

Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood has likened the country’s military rule to Adolf Hitler’s rule over Nazi Germany, once again deploring the army-led ouster of first freely-elected Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi.

Egyptian military mulls Gaza attack: Report

Thu Oct 3, 2013 21:24:08

The Egyptian army has established a contingency plan to engage in military intervention in the Gaza Strip if attacks on Egyptian troops in the Sinai Peninsula persist, report cites Egyptian security officials as saying.

Israeli forces demolish Jordan Valley village

Thu Oct 3, 2013 20:29:30

Israeli bulldozers have demolished the Jordan Valley village of Makhoul for the fourth time in recent weeks, according to local authorities.

Top US spy official says shutdown breeds moles

Thu Oct 3, 2013 19:49:42

Director of US National Intelligence James Clapper and Chief of Staff of US Army Ray Odierno have both denounced the potential consequences of American government shutdown, describing the unpaid leave of federal workers a recruitment “dreamland” for foreign spy agencies.

Syrian forces recapture key Aleppo town

Thu Oct 3, 2013 18:59:46

Syrian military forces have recaptured a strategic town following intense skirmishes with foreign-backed insurgents in northern Aleppo Province.

Libya militants attack Russian Embassy in Tripoli

Thu Oct 3, 2013 18:05:01

The Russian Embassy in the Libyan capital of Tripoli has come under attack by unknown militants who attempted to get inside the diplomatic compound, Russian foreign ministry said.

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