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China warns of economic crisis if Syria is attacked

Thu Sep 5, 2013 18:08:19

China has warned US that military intervention in Syria would hurt the world economy and push up oil prices as US keeps threatening to bomb the Arab country.

Pope Francis calls for peace instead of war on Syria

Thu Sep 5, 2013 16:59:16

Pope Francis has urged world leaders to "lay aside the futile pursuit of a military solution" in Syria as Washington continues to stick to its controversial plans to bomb the Arab country.

Bahrain opposition calls off national dialog

Thu Sep 5, 2013 16:44:16

Frustrated with regime’s uncooperative stance, the Bahraini opposition has boycotted a national dialogue session in protest against the government’s continued restrictions on its activities.

Locals say al-Qaeda used chemicals in Syria :official

Thu Sep 5, 2013 16:25:10

A senior adviser to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad says locals have witnessed al-Qaeda-linked terrorists used chemical materials on people in Latakia and called on the West to wait for investigation results on recent alleged chemical attack in the country.

Egypt minister survives assassination bid

Thu Sep 5, 2013 14:43:51

Egyptian Interior Minister Mohammed Ibrahim survived an assassination attempt when a car bomb Thursday ripped through his convoy in a Cairo street, security officials said.

UK massive car crash injures 200

Thu Sep 5, 2013 14:39:08

More than 100 vehicles have been involved in an accident in misty conditions on a bridge, leaving some of those involved with serious injuries in a county in South East England.

Brahimi heading to G20 summit over Syria

Thu Sep 5, 2013 14:15:04

The UN-Arab League envoy on Syria Lakhdar Brahimi is heading to Russia to help UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon's efforts at the G20 to organise a peace conference to end the conflict, the UN said Thursday.

Egypt army destroys more Gaza tunnels

Thu Sep 5, 2013 13:31:29

Egypt’s army has razed 95 percent of tunnels used to send basic needs into the Gaza Strip, a report said.

Al-Nusra militants raid Christian village in Syria

Thu Sep 5, 2013 12:33:45

Foreign-backed al-Qaeda militants have attacked a Christian village west of Syria, causing panic among villagers.

Russia reveals hands behind Syria chemcial

Thu Sep 5, 2013 11:26:34

A new report from Russia has lent evidence that chemical attack in Syria on March 19 was in fact carried out by the Obama-backed Syria militants, highlighting the reality of the latest attacks.

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