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Pope appeals for Syrian bishops’ release

Christians account for around 5 percent of Syria’s population, and have remained…

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Iraq army prepares to move into gunmen-held town

The unidentified gunmen swarmed into Sulaiman Bek on Wednesday after deadly fighting…

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Hezbollah under pressure over Syria fighting

Lebanon's Shi'a Hezbollah movement came under increasing pressure over accusations it is…

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Tunisia court reviews jail terms for prophet cartoons

Jabbeur Mejri and his co-defendant Ghazi Beji, who fled abroad, were sentenced…

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French embassy in Tripoli bombed, 2 injured

A car bomb blasted the embassy of France in Tripoli, injuring two…

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Syria opposition names George Sabra interim chief

"Sabra " was assigned today to carry out the functions of the…

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Syria opposition head refiles resignation: source

Khatib insists on resigning, almost a month after first announcing he was…

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Ban Ki-Moon denies UN-Arab League schism

The UN Secretary General says cooperation with the Arab League is vital…

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Molotovs, tear gas at Bahrain F1 protest

Bahrain was rocked by month-long pro-democracy protests led by the kingdom's Shi'as…

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Israel PM says could block weapons to Syrian rebels

Israeli prime minister said if advanced arms fell into the hands of…

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