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Hezbollah intensifies battle in Syria as Israel threatens more strikesSubscriber Only
Hezbollah militants attacked a Syrian rebel-held town alongside Syrian troops and Israel threatened more attacks on Syria.
Barack Obama rules out unilateral action on SyriaSubscriber Only
Obama said the US and the international community needs to continue to strengthen the capacity of the Syrian opposition.
Saudi Arabia’s top cleric criticizes Twitter users,calls it ‘a council for jokesters’Subscriber Only
Grand Mufti Sheik Abdul-Aziz Al-Sheik made his remarks during a speech to other Saudi clerics.
Siemens denies selling Iran explosive-laden equipment for nuke programmeSubscriber Only
Iran had claimed that the firm supplied it equipment for its nuclear programme.
180 dead,1,300 hurt in Iran quakesSubscriber Only
According to an official to toll,Iran earthquake killed at least 180 people and injured 1,300 others.
Oldest pearl aged 7,500 years found in the UAESubscriber Only
Gem specialists believe that the oldest pearl goes back to 3000 BC and was found in Japan.
On revolution anniversary eve,Egypt eases emergency lawsSubscriber Only
Tantawi attempts to ease criticism of his policies,but move won't satisfy rights group.
Egypt assures a safe travel to its touristsSubscriber Only
Egypt has assured safety of its tourists following the recent incidents in the country.
Fasting to exceed 14 hours this Ramadan: expertSubscriber Only
First day of Ramadan will be the longest fasting day in 26 years.
Libya soldiers in Benghazi after overnight protestSubscriber Only
Soldiers were deployed on the streets of Libya's second city of Benghazi on Friday after people overnight protest.
Mandela returns home after 48-hr treatment for collapsed lungSubscriber Only
Former South African President Nelson Mandela was whisked home Friday from a hospital where the 92-year-old had been treated allegedly for a collapsed lung,with only a glimpse of his head covered by a surgical cap visible as he was wheeled into an ambulance.
Iraqi women embrace American mothers of war deadSubscriber Only
Nine American mothers whose children died fighting in Iraq were embraced by dozens of Iraqi women.
Obama is an ‘international villain’: Iranian speakerSubscriber Only
US President Barack Obama is an "international villain," parliament speaker Ali Larijani said.
Child killed in Afghan suicide blastSubscriber Only
A suicide car bomb targeted a NATO convoy in Afghanistan,killing at least one child and injuring dozens of other people,police said.
Arab move to censure Israel stymied at UN meetingSubscriber Only
The US and other allies of Israel had argued passage would threaten ongoing Mideast peace talks.
UAE gets seat on IAEA boardSubscriber Only
The UAE has been elected to the board of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Neighboring countries hope for WCup tourismSubscriber Only
Zimbabwe's National Parks department reported a last-minute rush of bookings during and surrounding the June 11-July 11 World Cup.
Israeli FM warns Palestinians not to declare stateSubscriber Only
Israel's hard-line foreign minister warned Palestinians on Tuesday against plans to unilaterally declare independence next year.
Israel allows commercial goods into blockaded GazaSubscriber Only
A Gaza border official says Israel has allowed a commercial shipment of shoes and clothes into the Palestinian territory for the first time since 2007.
Muslim calligrapher writes Luke’s Gospel for popeSubscriber Only
A Muslim calligrapher has dedicated the past two months to Christian art which will be presented to Pope he visits the Holy Land next month.
Reformist Khatami quits Iran presidency raceSubscriber Only
Iran's reformist ex-president Mohammad Khatami has withdrawn from the June presidential election,a close aide of the charismatic cleric said.
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