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Iran, an increasingly burning issue for world powers
Iran is accused by Western and Arab countries which back rebels fighting…
Syria violence reaches ‘horrific dimensions’: UN’s Pillay
Pillay said the regime was using "indiscriminate and disproportionate force in residential…
EU says Turkey must do more on accession talks
However, the "EU noted with deep regret that Turkey, despite repeated calls,…
28 dead in Lebanon Sunni-Alawite clashes
Rocket-propelled grenades, mortars and machineguns have all been used in six days…
Syria regime agrees to attend peace conference: Russia
Moscow criticised Syria's various opposition groups for presenting tough demands
Syria opposition peace talks enter second day
The National Coalition is expected to choose a new president, incorporate new…
Friends of Syria reiterate support for political solution ahead of Geneva II
The group of 11 states condemned the presence of foreign fighters in…
Clashes in Lebanon’s Tripoli kill 11
Fighting between Sunni and Alawite residents of the city was continuing for…
Rise in Afghan women jailed for ‘moral crimes’: rights group
Most of the 600 women in jail were victims of sexual assault…