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Car bombs kill 60, wound nearly 200 in Iraq

Sat Aug 10, 2013 21:25:59

A series of car bombs in mainly Shi'ite areas of Baghdad have killed 50 people and wounded 140 on Saturday, police and medical sources said, part of a surge in violence in Iraq since the start of the year.

Iraqi Kurds ready to defend Syrian Kurds: Barzani

Sat Aug 10, 2013 19:44:34

Iraqi Kurdistan's leader has threatened to intervene in Syria to protect Kurds following the massacre of Kurdish civilians by foreign-backed militants fighting in the Arab country.

Dozens of police injured in Belfast clashes

Sat Aug 10, 2013 18:53:54

Dozens of police have been injured in Northern Ireland's capital Belfast in clashes with pro-British Protestants protesting against a parade by Catholic republicans, police said Saturday.

Iran non-oil exports surpass $12.5bn

Sat Aug 10, 2013 17:24:33

The Islamic Republic of Iran has exported over $12.5 billion of non-oil goods in the first four months of the current Iranian calendar year (started March 21) despite the US-engineered sanctions imposed on the country.

Syria army makes gains in Damascus suburb

Sat Aug 10, 2013 14:23:50

The Syrian army has moved forward in several key areas including outskirts of capital city of Damascus to hunt and uproot foreign-backed militants.

Lebanon ups Turks security after kidnap

Sat Aug 10, 2013 14:07:25

Lebanon stepped up Saturday efforts to ensure the safety of tourists in the country, particularly Turkish nationals, a day after gunmen kidnapped two Turkish Airlines pilots leaving Beirut's international airport.

Preacher opens fire at Morsi opponents

Sat Aug 10, 2013 13:46:52

An Egyptian preacher has opened fire at opponents of ousted President Mohamed Morsi in a village near northern Kafr el-Sheikh Governorate.

21 journalists battered, 2 killed in Egypt clashes

Sat Aug 10, 2013 12:48:19

The Association for Freedom of Thought and Expression has reported 21 cases of assault against journalists in Egypt over which at least two killed from June 26 to July 27.

Turkey urges citizens to leave Lebanon

Sat Aug 10, 2013 12:15:30

Turkey urged its citizens to leave Lebanon after gunmen abducted two Turkish Airlines pilots in Beirut, forcing them from an airport bus early Friday.

Muqtada al-Sadr’s resignation denied

Sat Aug 10, 2013 11:48:27

Iraqi Sadr Movement office has ruled out reports of Muqtada al-Sadr’s resignation of political activities.

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