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Gunmen kill 14 at Ramadan meal in Iraq

Thu Jul 11, 2013 16:51:54

Gunmen have overran an Iraqi army checkpoint and opened fire on a trailer packed with policemen breaking their Ramadan fast, killing 14 in the country’s restive western Anbar province, authorities say.

Assad slams Egypt's MB, hails Iran and Hezbollah

Thu Jul 11, 2013 16:21:56

Syria's President Bashar al-Assad has renewed his criticism of Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood, while saluting Iran and the Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah.

Top Egypt commander escapes attempt on life

Thu Jul 11, 2013 13:34:49

Chief of Egypt's second field army, General Ahmed Wasfy escaped an attempt on his life in the border town of Rafah after gunmen opened fire on his car, an army spokesman said.

Beblawi not to rule out Brotherhood role in Gov't

Thu Jul 11, 2013 12:32:22

Egypt's Prime Minister Hazem al-Beblawi said on Thursday he does not rule out posts for the Muslim Brotherhood in a new cabinet, if the candidates were suitably qualified.

US to deliver F-16 fighter jets to Egypt

Thu Jul 11, 2013 12:21:14

The US is going ahead with plans to deliver four F-16 fighter jets to Egypt despite the political unrest in the country, senior American officials say.

Amnesty slams Egypt forces for civilian deaths

Thu Jul 11, 2013 11:46:40

Amnesty International says it had evidence pointing to the "disproportionate" use of lethal force by Egyptian security forces, and called for them to be reined in to avoid "disaster".

More Jordanian extremists enter Syria via Turkey

Thu Jul 11, 2013 10:59:19

Jordanian extremists groups have revealed that a number of Salafi militants have entered Syrian northwestern city of Aleppo through Turkey.

Saudi missiles set to target Iran, Israel: UK paper

Thu Jul 11, 2013 10:04:43

Satellite images indicate that Saudi Arabia has deployed ballistic missiles that are pointed towards Israel and Iran, the Daily Telegraph claimed Wednesday evening.

Egypt PM struggles to form cabinet amid row

Thu Jul 11, 2013 09:40:19

Egypt's new leadership faced increased difficulties Thursday in forming an interim government after it issued a warrant for the arrest of the leader of the Islamist movement backing ousted President Mohamed Morsi.

US Poll: Snowden a whistleblower, not traitor

Thu Jul 11, 2013 08:45:41

A new public-opinion poll reveals a majority of Americans believe former National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden is a whistleblower, rather than a traitor.

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