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In pictures: Anti-torture rally in Bahrain capital

Sat Jul 13, 2013 14:43:56

Thousands of Bahrainis hold rally in Manama on Friday night to call for establishing a committee to investigate torture of activists in Al Khalifa regime’s jails.

US impedes inquiry on chemical arms: Syrian MP

Sat Jul 13, 2013 14:19:10

A Syrian parliamentarian has criticized United States’ attempts to interrupt international investigation on militants’ use of chemical weapons in Syria.

Saudi Arabia warns pilgrims over deadly virus

Sat Jul 13, 2013 13:08:31

Saudi Arabia has asked visiting pilgrims to wear masks in crowded places to stop spread of the MERS coronavirus.

Syria army recaptures Damascus neighborhood

Sat Jul 13, 2013 13:04:42

Syrian army soldiers have succeeded in taking control over the al-Qaboun neighborhood of Rif Dimashq near capital Damascus.

S American leaders to recall envoys from Europe

Sat Jul 13, 2013 11:46:35

South American nations have decided to withdraw their ambassadors from certain European countries involved in the grounding of the Bolivian president’s plane.

Gunmen fire rockets at Egypt’s El Arish airport

Sat Jul 13, 2013 11:41:33

Unknown gunmen have attacked El Arish International Airport in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula.

Tehran, Ankara urge Ramadan ceasefire in Syria

Sat Jul 13, 2013 10:57:10

Turkey and Iran have called on both sides of the conflict in Syria to put down their weapons and call a ceasefire during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

Obama reaffirms US plans to arm Syria militants

Sat Jul 13, 2013 10:50:57

US president Barack Obama has reaffirmed Washington’s intentions to support and arm militants in Syria, despite international concerns on dire aftermaths of the act which is expected to scale up the war.

US whistleblower wants asylum in Russia

Sat Jul 13, 2013 09:37:41

NSA leaker Edward Snowden has asked for political asylum in Russia as he cannot not fly to Latin America for security concerns.

Taliban widens role in Syria war, sets up new base

Sat Jul 13, 2013 08:36:43

Taliban terrorists have set up a base in Syria to join the militants and al-Qaeda in their western-backed fight against the Syrian government.

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