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Russia to add 750 hardware units, missiles to Army

Tue Oct 1, 2013 12:43:01

The Russian Ground Forces will receive over 750 units of military hardware in 2014, including Iskander-M missile systems and Tornado-G multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS), the Defense Ministry says.

Iran FM calls Israeli PM Netanyahu ‘liar, isolated’

Tue Oct 1, 2013 12:40:16

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is lying about Tehran's nuclear program.

Website shows fake videos produced by Syria militants

Tue Oct 1, 2013 12:25:38

An American anti-war website has showcased fake videos posted on the internet by foreign-backed militants fighting in Syria.

South Korea shows off recently born rare white lions

Tue Oct 1, 2013 11:54:40

Everland Zoo in South Korea has showed off two recently born rare white lions.

Syria army inflicts heavy losses on militants in Yarmouk camp

Tue Oct 1, 2013 11:09:57

The Syrian army continues to fight foreign-backed militants near a refugee camp outside the capital Damascus.

Majority of Americans support Iran talks: Poll

Tue Oct 1, 2013 10:26:26

A new poll shows that most of the Americans support increased diplomacy with Iran, a crucial public backing as the US begins upping its engagement with the Islamic Republic.

'Terrorists from 83 countries fighting in Syria'

Tue Oct 1, 2013 09:37:18

Syria is fighting against “terrorist groups from 83 countries” as part of its “constitutional right” to protect the country’s people, Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Muallem says.

Amnesty International slams Bahrain for Shia jail terms

Tue Oct 1, 2013 09:23:12

Human rights watchdog Amnesty International has criticized a Bahraini court decision to jail 50 Shia activists for up to 15 years in a mass show trial, calling the verdict "appalling".

White House orders federal agencies shutdown

Tue Oct 1, 2013 08:50:46

The White House budget director has ordered federal agencies to begin closing down after Congress failed to pass a budget to avert a government shutdown.

EU wants Iran-P5+1 talks in 'best possible atmosphere'

Tue Oct 1, 2013 07:58:32

EU Foreign Policy Chief Catherine Ashton says she wanted to go to the talks with Iran in Geneva over its nuclear program with "the best possible atmosphere."

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