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Karzai blasts US-led deadly attack in Kunar

Mon Sep 9, 2013 10:58:50

Afghan President Hamid Karzai has condemned a US-led deadly assault that killed at least 16 people, including women and children, in the east of the country.

New leak: US spied on Brazil oil giant Petrobras

Mon Sep 9, 2013 10:45:12

Despite earlier US assurances that its Department of Defense does not “engage in economic espionage in any domain,” a new report suggests that the intelligence agency NSA spied on Brazilian state-run oil giant Petrobras.

Syrian Kurd women trained to fight extremists

Mon Sep 9, 2013 09:42:20

The Kurdish Women Defense Brigades (YPJ) have started fighting training programs for Syrian and Kurd women in the northeastern city of Qamishli so that they can defend their villages if they are attacked by militants.

Qatar slams Israel’s illegal settlement activities

Mon Sep 9, 2013 08:56:22

Qatar’s Foreign Minister Khalid al-Attiyah has criticized Israel for its continued illegitimate settlement activities in the occupied Palestinian territories.

Kerry says Saudi backs US war plans on Syria

Mon Sep 9, 2013 08:17:46

US Secretary of State John Kerry says Saudi Arabia has agreed to back a US-led military offensive against Syria as US resists to back down from its military ambitions despite international calls to avoid attacking Syria.

Syrian army foils militants’ plot to enter capital: video

Sun Sep 8, 2013 22:22:10

The Syrian army has continued its operations in Rif Dimashq to clear the areas controlled by foreign-backed militants.

Iran, Japan can lead fight against WMDs: Rouhani

Sun Sep 8, 2013 21:22:13

Iran President Hassan Rouhani says Iran and Japan, as victims of chemical and nuclear weapons respectively, can be the flag bearers of the fight against weapons of mass destruction.

Iran seeks to quiet war drums beating for Syria: FM

Sun Sep 8, 2013 20:46:17

Iran Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says those beating war drums for Syria should know they are starting a fire that will consume the entire region.

Pakistan's Zardari ends term in office

Sun Sep 8, 2013 19:28:32

Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari stepped down Sunday, leaving his official residence after a record five years in power overshadowed by worsening security and a weakening economy.

Iranian official to visit Russia for Syria talks

Sun Sep 8, 2013 17:57:02

Iran's deputy foreign minister for Arab and African affairs is scheduled to visit Moscow to discuss the latest developments in Syria with Russian officials.

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