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UN warns about consequences of US war on Syria

Fri Sep 6, 2013 13:57:30

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has warned that a military action against Syria could spark further sectarian violence in the country already suffering from a humanitarian crisis "unprecedented" in recent history.

Egypt dissolves Muslim Brotherhood

Fri Sep 6, 2013 13:32:51

Egypt has decided to dissolve the Muslim Brotherhood as an NGO, according to the state-run al-Akhbar newspaper.

Latin America's largest food festival in Peru: Video

Fri Sep 6, 2013 13:27:25

Latin America's largest food festival gets underway in Lima where top chefs, foodies and officials come together to celebrate Peru's gastronomic boom on the international food scene.

AIPAC lobbying Congress for war on Syria

Fri Sep 6, 2013 12:08:08

The powerful pro-Israel lobby AIPAC is planning to launch a major lobbying campaign to push disobedient lawmakers to back the resolution authorizing a US strike against Syria, sources say.

Iran, Lebanon against adventurism in Syria

Fri Sep 6, 2013 11:39:50

Lebanon’s foreign minister and Iranian envoy to Beirut have emphasized Beirut’s opposition to any military strike on Syria, calling for international coalition against the adventurism.

Snowden leaks: US and UK 'crack’ Google, Facebook and Yahoo

Fri Sep 6, 2013 11:33:29

US and UK intelligence have reportedly cracked technology used to encrypt internet services such as online banking, medical records and email.

Giant rubber duck goes on display in China

Fri Sep 6, 2013 11:08:30

A giant inflatable duck resembling the popular rubber bath toy made its debut in Beijing on Friday after successful appearances in eight major cities around the world.

G20 leaders ‘divided’ on Syria war

Fri Sep 6, 2013 10:31:11

G20 leaders remain divided over the Syrian conflict as they enter the final day of their annual summit in Russia.

US plans to train anti-Syria militants in Jordan

Fri Sep 6, 2013 09:56:47

The United States is considering a plan to train the foreign-backed militants fighting in Syria as it is increasing efforts to wage a war on the country.

150 US lawmakers 'undecided' on Syria action

Fri Sep 6, 2013 09:44:11

After the 10-7 committee vote set the stage for a tight vote in the Senate about the proposed Syrian War, the issue may end up entirely adverse because of increasing uncertainty among members of the House of Representatives.

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