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4 Israeli troops injured in Lebanon mine blast

Wed Aug 7, 2013 20:17:59

A landmine explosion has wounded four Israeli soldiers who had entered Lebanon’s territory, Lebanese army says.

Activists protest Bahraini king’s visit to London

Wed Aug 7, 2013 19:55:54

Bahraini political activists have held a demonstration to protest King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s visit to London, al-Alam reports.

UN slams Bahrain’s clampdown on protestors

Wed Aug 7, 2013 19:00:51

The UN has censured Bahrain's crackdown on demonstrators, warning “serious consequences” in anticipation of a protest planned for August 14, a statement reads.

Moroccans see Islam solution to all problems: poll

Wed Aug 7, 2013 18:40:03

An opinion poll has showed the majority of people in Morocco believe the divine religion of Islam is the best solution for all problems in any situation.

Chechen extremists flood into Syria: report

Wed Aug 7, 2013 18:15:06

Chechen and Caucasian extremists have been dispatched to Syria to fight alongside with al-Qaeda elements in Syria’s foreign-hatched civil war, a report says.

Syria army uproots 62 terrorists: video

Wed Aug 7, 2013 16:58:45

The Syrian army has succeeded in uprooting 62 foreign-backed militants near the town of Adra, east of the capital city of Damascus, a report says.

Saudi court to announce Eid Al Fitr date

Wed Aug 7, 2013 12:43:20

The Shawwal crescent, which marks the end of Ramadan, was not sighted on Tuesday, Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court announced, adding that it will hold another meeting on Wednesday.

Russia backs Rouhani’s nuclear stance

Wed Aug 7, 2013 12:17:54

Russia has called for support for the new Iranian president's stance on nuclear talks on Tuesday, saying it "absolutely agreed" that the issue must be solved via dialogue, not ultimatums.

Snowden gives UK paper 20K NSA docs

Wed Aug 7, 2013 11:55:01

Glen Grunwald, a journalist for the British Guardian newspaper, says he received some 20,000 documents from American NSA whistleblower, Edward Snowden, who leaked details of several top secret US mass surveillance programs to the press.

Senator McCain: Morsi removal a coup

Wed Aug 7, 2013 10:42:46

US Senator John McCain has admitted that the military-led ouster of former Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi was a coup.

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