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Russia hails Syria’s constructive reaction to talks

Wed May 22, 2013 20:29:56

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov hailed the Syrian government’s "constructive reaction" to a proposed peace conference on ending the bloodshed in the war-torn country.

India to help Afghanistan promote security

Wed May 22, 2013 20:20:33

India says it will do all within its means to promote stability in Afghanistan after visiting President Hamid Karzai said he had given a military "wishlist" to the Indian government.

Turkey closes border gate with Syria

Wed May 22, 2013 19:27:41

Turkey has closed a border gate at its border with Syria following two deadly bomb attacks in Turkey’s southern province of Hatay.

Syria urges UNSC to end Israeli violations

Wed May 22, 2013 18:40:28

Syria’s Foreign and Expatriates Ministry has called on the UN Security Council to terminate tIsraeli regime violations along Syria’s borders, restating Syria’s right to respond to any breach of its sovereignty.

Qatar follows UK on supporting militants in Syria

Wed May 22, 2013 18:28:54

Qatar's prime minister whose country is the biggest supporter of militants in the bloody war in Syria says Syrian president Bashar al-Assad must step down, echoing similar remarks from Britain.

US senate votes to send arms to militants in Syria

Wed May 22, 2013 17:32:22

A US Senate panel votes in favor of a bill authorizing the government to provide foreign sponsored militants in Syria with lethal weapons and military training, a move which is seen disappointing to international efforts for ending the two-year old bloody conflict in the country.

Lebanon’s Tripoli clashes leave 11 dead

Wed May 22, 2013 16:54:54

At least 11 people have died and more than 100 been wounded in three days of clashes in Lebanon's flashpoint city of Tripoli.

Iran unveils 5 new military products

Wed May 22, 2013 13:41:06

Iran unveils five new military products in a ceremony in the Iranian capital Tehran, the Defense Ministry announces.

'Syrian deputy FM heads to Russia for peace talks'

Wed May 22, 2013 12:20:39

Syrian Deputy Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad has headed to Moscow for talks with Russian officials on Syria crisis, a report says.

US-led troops kill two students in Afghanistan

Wed May 22, 2013 11:43:58

Foreign troops serving with the US-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) have killed at least two seminary students in western Afghanistan, Alalam reports.

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