Politics

Syrian refugee camp demo dispersed in Jordan - 11/29/2012

AMMAN- Riot police dispersed a demonstration by Syrian refugees at a camp in northern Jordan on Wednesday protesting over living conditions, a government spokesman said. Anmar al-Hammud, in charge of...

Only path to Palestinian state is direct talks: Clinton - 11/29/2012

WASHINGTON- US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Wednesday that the only path towards a Palestinian state was through direct negotiations, on the eve of a contentious United Nations vote. "I...

Syria rebels use new arms to down chopper - 11/28/2012

ATME, Syria, Herve Bar- Syrian rebels downed an army helicopter for the first time on Tuesday with a newly-acquired ground-to-air missile, in what a watchdog said could be a turning point in the...

US wary about 'unclear' situation in Egypt - 11/28/2012

WASHINGTON, Jo Biddle- The United States is closely following the drama unfolding in Egypt unsure of President Mohamed Morsi's plans as thousands protested in Cairo against his power grab, US...

Syria rebels close Aleppo ring as France finances opposition - 11/27/2012

DAMASCUS- Syrian rebels virtually cut off roads to Aleppo from neighbouring Raqa province on Monday, severing regime supply lines, as France announced it had earmarked financial aid for the...

Israel defence minister retires in pre-vote shock - 11/27/2012

JERUSALEM, Jean-Luc Renaudie- Israel's Defence Minister Ehud Barak, a close ally of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, stunned observers on Monday by announcing his retirement from politics ahead of...

Morsi sticks by disputed decree after meeting judges - 11/27/2012

CAIRO, Jailan Zayan- Egypt's President Mohamed Morsi on Monday stuck by a controversial decree granting him sweeping powers, on the eve of planned nationwide rallies to protest the move, in the worst...

Syria rebels take loyalist Palestinian training camp: NGO - 11/26/2012

BEIRUT- Syrian rebels on Sunday seized the training camp of a pro-regime Palestinian faction in Damascus province and took control of an arms depot after fierce clashes, a watchdog reported. "Rebels...

Morsi urges dialogue as tensions over new powers rise - 11/26/2012

CAIRO- Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi said on Sunday the sweeping new powers he has assumed are only temporary and called for dialogue, as clashes in the Nile Delta saw a member of his party...

Syria rebels attack in Aleppo, shelling around Damascus - 11/25/2012

DAMASCUS- Syrian rebels attacked army positions in the northern province of Aleppo on Saturday while violence also raged in and around the capital, monitors and residents said. Regime forces shelled...
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