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Tunisia rapper jailed for two years
Several cases relating to the freedom of expression have sparked outrage in…
US pledges military aid to Syria rebels as battles rage
Obama's administration announced Thursday it had conducted a review of intelligence reports…
Christian graves vandalised in cemetery: Israel police
Police said they suspected Jewish religious extremists of spraying the Hebrew-language insults…
Israel pushes plans for 1,100 W. Bank homes
Details of the plans emerged as US Secretary of State John Kerry…
Assad gains sharpen focus on arming Syrian rebels
Hague and Kerry made a passionate plea for Europe, the US and…
Iran media praises heated presidential debate
Reformist daily Arman hailed the discussions, saying they "showcased differences."
UN launches record $5.2 bn Syria aid appeal
In the latest appeal, the UN said that a total of $3.8…
UN Golan force in crisis after Austria pullout, casualties
The move by Austria is "significant" because it provides such a large…
Tunisia bomb attack kills two soldiers: Military
Mount Chaambi is in rugged area close to the border with Algeria…
Turkey protesters demand sacking of police chiefs
The meeting was held as thousands of striking workers from various unions…