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Syrian opposition suspends participation in Geneva II conf. over Iran invitation
Date: 2014-01-20 09:00:34 GMT - Syria - Arab world - SN:14 - ID:508906
The political bureau of the Syrian opposition coalition suspended its participation in the Geneva II peace conference on Syria in protest of the United Nations' official invitation of Iran to the gathering. In statements to the Arabic Sky News, ....
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Cautious calm in Tripoli after bloody night
Date: 2014-01-20 08:48:17 GMT - Lebanon - Arab world - SN:20 - ID:508971
A state of cautious calm prevailed the northern Lebanese city of Tripoli on Monday after bloody clashes between Sunni and Alwaite gunmen in which a large number of people were killed and injured. Traffic in Tripoli is still paralylized. Schools ....
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One killed in clashes in Lebanon's Tripoli
Date: 2014-01-20 08:08:20 GMT - Lebanon - Arab world - SN:9 - ID:508886
One person was killed in Lebanon's northern city of Tripoli during fierce clashes between Sunni and Alawite militants on Sunday. The Lebanese army is severely responding to the sources of firing. In Sidon, a bomb exploded in a market in Ain Al ....
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Lebanese President congratulates Egyptians on constitution approval
Date: 2014-01-20 07:49:36 GMT - Lebanon - Arab world - SN:5 - ID:508855
Lebanese President Michel Suleiman congratulated Egyptians on the approval of the new constitution in Egypt. The president tweeted "I congratulate the Egyptian people on choosing democracy and moderation." ....
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17 al-Qaeda members killed in Ramadi
Date: 2014-01-20 07:48:32 GMT - Iraq - Arab world - SN:4 - ID:508853
Seventeen al-Qaeda-linked militants were killed in the city of Ramadi on Sunday, reported an Iraqi TV channel. Iraqi Sunni Muslim tribesmen backed by police special forces attacked the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), an al-Qaeda ....
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7 killed, wounded in car blast in northern Baghdad
Date: 2014-01-19 18:37:37 GMT - Iraq - Arab world - SN:68 - ID:508424
At least seven people were killed and wounded Sunday when a booby-trapped car exploded in Kirkuk, 255 kilometers north of Baghdad. The explosion left two civilians dead and five others wounded, a security source said. Security forces ....
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Jumblatt: Egypt's new constitution brings about stability, protects freedom
Date: 2014-01-19 18:36:17 GMT - Lebanon - Arab world - SN:67 - ID:508423
Leader of the Lebanese Progressive Socialist Party (PSP) Walid Jumblatt said on Sunday Egypt's new constitution brings about stability and security to the Egyptian community. It also protects freedoms and establishes a civil state, he said. ....
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Syrian presidency says Assad did not conduct interview with Interfax news agency
Date: 2014-01-19 13:24:28 GMT - Syria - Arab world - SN:56 - ID:507787
The Syrian presidency bureau dismissed as "not accurate" a report by news agency Interfax that President Bashar al-Assad told visiting Russian parliamentarians he has no intention of giving up power and the issue is not up for discussion. Assad ....
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Gunfire heard in Lebanon's Tripoli
Date: 2014-01-19 11:39:51 GMT - Lebanon - Arab world - SN:45 - ID:507519
Gunfire was heard Sunday at restless regions in Tripoli in north Lebanon. Exchanged gunfire continued in Almilolh district between Sunni and Alawites gunmen. Meanwhile, the Lebanese army reopened the International Road near Tripoli after it ....
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Assad thanks Russia for humanitarian aid to Syria
Date: 2014-01-19 11:35:53 GMT - Russia - Arab world - SN:43 - ID:507508
Syrian President Bashar Assad thanked Russia for its continued support of Syria and for the dispatch of humanitarian aid to the unrest-hit country, Itar Tass news agency reported. At a meeting with Russian parliamentarians, he said, “unlike other ....
