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25 May 2013 | Last Updated: 6:12pm(GMT +3)

Syria agrees to attend international peace conference, Russia says

Updated at 12:38 pm The Syrian government had agreed in principle to attend an international peace conference proposed by Russia and the United States, Russia said on Friday, and criticized what it... 11:57am 17 hours ago
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At least 23 people have been killed since Sunday in the Lebanese port city of Tripoli, a security source told AFP on Friday... 2:14pm 15 hours ago

Palestinians pessimistic about Kerry's lukewarm peace plan

US Secretary of State John Kerry urged Israel's government on Friday to prevent further settlement construction where... 3:13pm 14 hours ago

Al-Qaeda loyalists seize southern Yemeni villages

Fighters loyal to al-Qaeda have seized control of villages near the Yemeni port city of Mukalla in an apparent bid to take... 1:56pm 15 hours ago

Turkey limits alcohol sales, advertisements

Turkey's parliament has passed legislation to ban all advertising of alcohol and tighten restrictions on sales in the mainly... 10:59am 18 hours ago

WHO: New SARS-like virus has killed 22

A new coronavirus has now claimed 22 lives worldwide out of 44 lab-confirmed cases, mostly in Saudi Arabia, World Health... 6:58pm 1 day ago

Israel considers looser regulations for army "powerless" against Palestinians

Israeli military commanders and parliament members argued Wednesday in favor of changing the rules of engagement for... 4:11pm 1 day ago

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Syria agrees to attend international peace conference, Russia says

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Obama addresses Guantanamo, drone warfare in policy speech

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Tripoli death toll rises to 23

2:14pm 15 hours ago

Palestinians pessimistic about Kerry's lukewarm peace plan

3:13pm 14 hours ago

Al-Qaeda loyalists seize southern Yemeni villages

1:56pm 15 hours ago

Turkey limits alcohol sales, advertisements

10:59am 18 hours ago

WHO: New SARS-like virus has killed 22

6:58pm 1 day ago

Israel considers looser regulations for army "powerless" against Palestinians

4:11pm 1 day ago

Hamas sentences man to death for collaborating with Israel

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Syrian National Coalition begins talks in Istanbul

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Lebanese army pulls out of Tripoli's streets

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UNRWA: Up to 80% of Palestinians in Syria displaced by conflict

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Iraq to overhaul military command after spate of attacks

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Hamas says would be willing to close Gaza smuggling tunnels

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