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Syria calls for UN condemnation of Hatla massacre

Fri Jun 14, 2013 10:18:56

Syrian government has called on the UN Security Council to condemn the recent massacre of dozens of Shia villagers by foreign-backed terrorists in eastern Syria.

Canada PM's top aide probed in expense scandal

Fri Jun 14, 2013 09:10:33

A Canadian Senate spending scandal has turned into a criminal investigation as police reviewed a payment to a delinquent senator by the prime minister's chief of staff, who has since quit.

Iranians take to polls to elect new president

Fri Jun 14, 2013 08:09:18

Iranian voters start casting their ballots in Iran’s 11th presidential election to elect a new president from among six candidates.

US to provide 'direct military aid' to Syria terrorists

Fri Jun 14, 2013 07:31:43

President Barack Obama has authorized sending US weapons to terrorists in Syria for the first time, a US official announces.

Syria army makes gains in Rif Dimashq, Damascus

Thu Jun 13, 2013 22:56:10

Syrian army has made considerable advances near the capital, Damascus by tightening its grip on militant-held central areas in Rif Dimashq and inflicting heavy losses on terrorist groups.

Millions to cast ballots in Iran presidential vote

Thu Jun 13, 2013 22:04:23

Millions of Iranian will head into polling stations on Friday to determine the president of the country for the next four years.

Explosion at US chemical plant, 25 injured

Thu Jun 13, 2013 20:49:57

A large explosion at a chemical plant in the United States has drawn emergency response, and authorities say more than two dozen people could have been injured in the blast.

16 hurt in scuffles among pro-, anti-Morsi activists

Thu Jun 13, 2013 19:45:21

Clashes between supporters and opponents of Egypt's President Mohamed Morsi have injured more than 16 in the northern port city of Alexandria.

In pictures: Last day of Iran presidential campaign

Thu Jun 13, 2013 18:53:24

Iran’s presidential candidates have wrapped up their final day of campaigning across the country in the run-up to the June 14 election.

Erdogan gives ultimatum to anti-govt. protesters

Thu Jun 13, 2013 18:23:32

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has issued a "last warning" for thousands of protesters to evacuate an Istanbul park at the center of mass anti-government demos, ratcheting up tensions in two weeks of deadly unrest.

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