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Bolivia to sue US for crimes against humanity

Fri Sep 20, 2013 10:43:28

Bolivian President Evo Morales has decided to file a lawsuit against the US government for crimes against humanity, censuring its violation of international law.

Turkish police, students clash in Ankara

Fri Sep 20, 2013 10:17:11

Turkish riot police have clashed with hundreds of students protesting against a municipal project to build a road across part of their university campus in Ankara.

Tunisian girls return home pregnant after Syria ‘Jihad al-Nikah’

Fri Sep 20, 2013 09:59:22

A number of Tunisian girls who had travelled to Syria to perform “Jihad al-Nikah” or “sexual Jihad” there have returned back home pregnant, Tunisian Interior Minister Lotfi Bin Jeddo says.

Syria ready for ceasefire: Deputy PM

Fri Sep 20, 2013 09:39:09

Syria’s Deputy Prime Minister Qadri Jamil has said the government will call for a ceasefire if the proposed the Geneva-2 peace conference takes place.

French, Iranian presidents to meet in New York

Fri Sep 20, 2013 08:51:10

French President Francois Hollande says he would meet Iranian President Hassan Rouhani in New York on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly next week, the first meeting between presidents of the two countries since 2005.

Why Iran seeks constructive engagement

Fri Sep 20, 2013 08:28:16

Three months ago, my platform of “prudence and hope” gained a broad, popular mandate. Iranians embraced my approach to domestic and international affairs because they saw it as long overdue. I’m committed to fulfilling my promises to my people, including my pledge to engage in constructive interaction with the world.

Syria militant groups turn guns on each other: Article

Fri Sep 20, 2013 08:17:06

If the United States wants to move against jihadists (terrorists) in Syria, there has never been a better time. Tensions between moderate rebel groups and extremist forces are coming to a head across the country.

Russia ready to help destroy Syria chemical arms

Thu Sep 19, 2013 22:18:20

Russian defense minister has announced Moscow’s willingness to assist with destroying Syria’s chemical weapons arsenal if allowed by the international community.

UK hospitals impose hijab ban on Muslim staff

Thu Sep 19, 2013 22:14:21

Several British hospitals have reportedly established specific policies that disallow their female medical staff from wearing a face veil when dealing with patients as the country’s Muslim community states that it is “disgusted” with UK’s government deliberations on whether to ban the religious headdress.

‘Syria enemies may turn to France enemies’

Thu Sep 19, 2013 20:31:56

A senior France official has said some 130 French nationals or immigrants are fighting in Syria, expressing concerns about consequences of these extremists returning to the country when the fight is over.

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