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Syria backs plan for talks to end conflict
On Sunday, regime forces unleashed a fierce offensive in the central city…
Nine Taliban fighters found dead in Pakistan
Pakistan's seven northwestern tribal districts are rife with homegrown insurgents and are…
Brahimi says has Syria plan all world powers may back
Brahimi held talks in Moscow on Saturday with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei…
Libya church blast kills two Egyptians
Christians in Libya are mostly expatriates, including migrant workers from neighbouring Egypt
Saudi 2012 surplus hits $102.9bn on rising revenues
Saudi Arabia continues to use part of its surplus to repay its…
Obama signs law against Iran’s influence in Latin America
Washington has repeatedly stated it is closely monitoring Tehran's activities in Latin…
Russia sees chance of Syria solution but Assad defiant
Brahimi and Lavrov revealed no details of any peace initiative that may…
Arab League chief arrives in West Bank
Israel said it would not transfer tax and tariff funds it collects…
India appeals for calm after gang-rape victim dies
Gang-rapes are a daily occurrence in India and many go unreported by…