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Israel fires back at Syria after gunshots at its troops
Monday, 20 May 2013 21:32
Israeli troops shot at a target across the Syrian frontier on Tuesday in response to gunfire that struck its forces... Read more

Kerry visits Oman for arms deal signing, talks on Syria, Mideast
Monday, 20 May 2013 21:30
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry flies to Oman on Tuesday for Raytheon Co's signing of an estimated $2.1... Read more


Venezuela rebuffs Obama, repeats case against U.S. "spy"
Monday, 06 May 2013 00:07
Venezuela brushed off criticism from U.S. President Barack Obama on Sunday and maintained its accusation that an... Read more


Dozens feared dead in Russian psychiatric hospital fire
Friday, 26 April 2013 00:14
At least 36 people were feared dead after a fire raged through a psychiatric hospital north of Moscow... Read more


Opposition holds big rally in Venezuelan capital
Sunday, 07 April 2013 18:38
Hundreds of thousands of Venezuelan opposition supporters rallied in a staunchly pro-government part of the capital... Read more

One dead, many wounded in Cairo cathedral clashes
Sunday, 07 April 2013 18:36
One person was killed and more than 80 wounded in clashes at the Coptic Orthodox Cathedral in central Cairo on... Read more


Israel's Netanyahu makes first move for new government
Tuesday, 19 February 2013 22:11
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took a first step in forming a new government on Tuesday, announcing... Read more

French soldier killed in Mali, 20 rebels dead
Tuesday, 19 February 2013 22:08
A French soldier and more than 20 Islamist rebels were killed during what appeared to be the first clashes... Read more


U.N. watchdog and Iran fail to reach nuclear deal
Thursday, 14 February 2013 01:31
The U.N. nuclear watchdog said on Thursday it had again failed to clinch a deal in talks with Iran this week... Read more


Qaeda in Arabian Peninsula denounces "crusader" French in Mali
Tuesday, 12 February 2013 01:50
The Yemen-based offshoot of Al Qaeda urged Muslims to sacrifice themselves and their money to help fend off what... Read more


Top U.S. general backed arming Syrian rebels "conceptually"
Monday, 11 February 2013 00:12
The top U.S. military officer said on Sunday he favored the idea of arming Syrian rebels during discussions within... Read more


Mali Tuaregs seize two fleeing Islamist leaders
Tuesday, 05 February 2013 00:07
Tuareg rebels in northern Mali said on Monday they had captured two senior Islamist insurgents fleeing French air... Read more


Israel hits Syria arms convoy to Lebanon: sources
Thursday, 31 January 2013 01:10
Israeli warplanes bombed a convoy near Syria's border with Lebanon, sources told Reuters, apparently targeting... Read more

Leading Egyptian scholar gathers rivals, urges dialogue
Thursday, 31 January 2013 01:09
A leading Egyptian Islamic scholar brought together rival politicians on Thursday in a bid to ease a crisis that... Read more


Malians celebrate, French-led forces clear Timbuktu
Sunday, 27 January 2013 22:50
Residents of Mali's northern town of Gao, captured from sharia-observing Islamist rebels by French and... Read more

Obama says struggling over whether to intervene in Syria
Sunday, 27 January 2013 22:48
President Barack Obama said he has been wrestling with the question whether a U.S. military intervention in Syria's... Read more


U.N. nuclear agency says Iran talks moved to February 13
Tuesday, 22 January 2013 01:52
The U.N. nuclear watchdog and Iran will hold talks over Tehran's disputed nuclear program on February... Read more


Syrian opposition postpones forming government
Monday, 21 January 2013 00:49
Syrian opposition leaders meeting in Istanbul have postponed forming a transitional government, the Syrian National... Read more


Massacre of over 100 reported in Syria's Homs
Thursday, 17 January 2013 23:58
More than 100 people were shot, stabbed or possibly burned to death by government forces in the Syrian city... Read more

West African troops arrive in Mali to aid French mission
Thursday, 17 January 2013 23:56
The first West African regional forces arrived in Mali on Thursday to reinforce French and Malian troops... Read more


U.S. pushing for North Korean sanctions at U.N.
Tuesday, 15 January 2013 23:06
The United States is pushing hard for tough sanctions against North Korea, one of its top envoys for Asia said on Wednesday,... Read more

Explosions kill 83 at Syrian university as exams begin
Tuesday, 15 January 2013 23:02
Two explosions tore through one of Syria's biggest universities on the first day of student exams on Tuesday,... Read more


Exclusive: Brazil wants Venezuela election if Chavez dies - sources
Monday, 14 January 2013 22:32
Brazil is urging Venezuela's government to hold elections as quickly as possible if President Hugo Chavez dies,... Read more


IAEA chief says not optimistic on Iran nuclear talks
Friday, 11 January 2013 01:17
The chief of the United Nations nuclear agency said on Friday he was not optimistic about talks with Iran next week... Read more


Rival Sudans hold summit on Friday, signal concessions
Wednesday, 02 January 2013 01:07
The leaders of Sudan and South Sudan will meet on Friday to discuss how to improve border security and resume vital... Read more


Venezuela's Chavez in stable condition, says son-in-law
Monday, 31 December 2012 22:58
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is in stable condition and spent Monday with his daughters, the cancer-stricken... Read more


Chavez suffers new post-surgery complications
Sunday, 30 December 2012 18:36
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is suffering more complications linked to a respiratory infection that hit him... Read more

No end to Syria war if sides refuse to talk: envoy
Sunday, 30 December 2012 18:35

The international peace negotiator for Syria pleaded with... Read more



Israeli PM vows to build in Jerusalem despite criticism
Wednesday, 19 December 2012 23:31
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday his government would press ahead with expanding Jewish... Read more


Russia expects Obama visit despite "mini-crisis" in ties
Tuesday, 18 December 2012 02:06
President Barack Obama is likely to visit Russia in the first half of 2013 despite a "mini-crisis" in relations... Read more

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