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Syrians form human shield to bar military strikes

Mon Sep 16, 2013 23:07:36

Dozens of Syrian people supporting President Bashar al-Assad have formed a human shield near capital to prevent possible attack against their country.

Royal plots grips Al Saud on king succession

Mon Sep 16, 2013 22:45:46

A Saudi political activist says unprecedented plots and rivalry between different divisions of the Al Saud royal family over Saudi king’s replacement have gripped the whole ruling system.

Turkey downs Syrian helicopter, 2 pilots dead

Mon Sep 16, 2013 22:01:41

A Syrian helicopter has crashed after it was targeted by Turkish warplanes, Turkish deputy Prime Minister has said.

Exclusive: Syria’s Barzeh empty of residents

Mon Sep 16, 2013 20:50:42

People have completely evacuated the strategic town of Barzeh in Syria’s Rif Dimashq following heavy clashes between the anti-Syria militants and army soldiers, al-Alam reports.

EU court refuses ban on Iran shipping firms

Mon Sep 16, 2013 20:22:38

EU court has rejected European Union embargo against Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL) and seven other Iranian shipping companies.

Iraq chemical attack on Iran still takes victims

Mon Sep 16, 2013 19:28:31

More than two decades after the end of the 1980-88 Iraqi imposed war against Iran, the chemical attacks by former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein still takes toll.

Iran to boost co-op with UN nuclear watchdog: Salehi

Mon Sep 16, 2013 19:05:45

Iran's new atomic energy chief has pledged increased cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog, less than two weeks before the two sides hold a new round of talks over Tehran's nuclear program.

14 potential chemical attacks in Syria: UN

Mon Sep 16, 2013 18:43:21

UN investigators know of 14 potential chemical attacks in Syria since they began monitoring human rights abuses in the country in September 2011.

Omani defense minister arrives in Tehran

Mon Sep 16, 2013 18:23:16

Oman’s Minister Responsible for Defense Affairs Sayyid Badr bin Saud al Busaidi has arrived in Iran on an official visit to hold talks with Iranian officials on defense cooperation.

UN report reveals more war crimes by Syria rebels

Mon Sep 16, 2013 18:21:08

UN human rights investigators have shed light on the crimes and killings committed by western-backed terrorist groups in Syria.

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