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Assad vows victorious battle for Syria

Thu Aug 29, 2013 14:46:19

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has promised that the Syrian nation will be the victorious party in possible Western-hatched war.

Russia sending warships to Mediterranean

Thu Aug 29, 2013 13:34:38

Russia "over the next few days" will be sending an anti-submarine ship and a missile cruiser to the Mediterranean as the West prepares for possible strikes against Syria, the Interfax news agency said on Thursday.

Syria war to cause Israel destruction: IRGC

Thu Aug 29, 2013 13:17:54

Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari has warned any military adventurism in Syria will result in imminent destruction of the Israeli regime.

Obama still undecided on Syria strike

Thu Aug 29, 2013 12:58:55

President Barack Obama says had not yet decided whether to strike Syria, but expectations of US military action hardened when Washington said a bid for a last-minute UN mandate was futile.

US enhances naval presence in Persian Gulf

Thu Aug 29, 2013 12:38:01

The US Navy has beefed up its presence in the Persian Gulf region, increasing the number of aircraft carriers from one to two.

Tamarod urges Suez ban on anti-Syria vessels

Thu Aug 29, 2013 12:02:47

Egypt’s Tamarod campaign has called on authorities to close Suez Canal to vehicles carrying weapons supporting US military attacks on Syria.

‘Syria strike a challenge to UN charter’

Thu Aug 29, 2013 11:03:24

Calls for a military intervention in Syria are an "undisguised challenge" to the United Nation charter, the Russian foreign ministry said Thursday.

EU demands proof for Syria chemical allegations

Thu Aug 29, 2013 10:30:41

The European Parliament Foreign Affairs Committee has called on the United States to prove its claims on the alleged chemical strike by the Syrian government near Damascus.

British PM forced to retreat from Syria war

Thu Aug 29, 2013 09:18:42

Domestic and international pressures have forced Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron to push back his plans for an imminent military strike against Syria in a humiliating climb-down.

China calls for restraint on Syria chemical claims

Thu Aug 29, 2013 08:40:56

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has urged restraint in the growing tensions over Syria, warning any military intervention in the crisis would only worsen turmoil in the Middle East.

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