The Syrian president Bashar al-Assad said he hoped the new French president Francois Hollande would think about the interests of France Full Story »
Iran raised its voice on Wednesday against a proposed union between Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, calling on Iranians to rally against what Tehran sees as an attempt by Riyadh to "annex" a territory formerly belonged to Iran. Full Story »
Syrian rebels begin to get more weapons, and much advanced, thanks to an effort funded by the Gulf countries and coordinated in part by the U.S., reported the Washington Post on Wednesday. Full Story »
In Iran, a man accused of being a spy for Israel, was executed by hanging. The announcement was made by Iranian authorities on Tuesday. Full Story »
Palestinians commemorated on Tuesday the 64th anniversary of the Nakba, the day of Israel's establishment. Full Story »
The Gulf countries are beginning to "seriously" question the likelihood of success of the peace plan for Syria by International envoy Kofi Annan. Full Story »
PALESTINIAN ARENA
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A Palestinian was killed and over 50 were injured Friday in clashes with Israeli forces during protests of thousands of people in Gaza, West Bank and East Jerusalem on the occasion of "Land Day".
CONFLICT WITH ISRAEL
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Israel began Monday the construction of a one kilometer long wall on its border with the Lebanon, saying it represented an essential element to ensure the protection of the town of Metulla.
DEVELOPMENTS IN IRAQ
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Iraq described as "unacceptable" the decision by Qatar to host on its soil its fugitive Vice President Tareq al-Hashemi, who is wanted in his country.
LEBANON & SYRIA
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The General Authority for the Syrian revolution reported that 12 people were killed overnight by Syrian security forces. Nine of the dead were killed in the shelling by the Syrian army on villages in region of Idleb.
REGIONAL NEWS
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Results from yesterday's election in Algeria indicated Friday a win for the ruling National Liberation Front (FLN)
THE IRANIAN FILE
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Iran has stopped its oil exports to Germany and declared a ban on imports from 100 European Union companies, in response to its banking and oil sanctions, the Iranian media reported on Wednesday.
WAR ON TERROR
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At least 17 people Thursday were killed in clashes between members of al-Qaeda following the death of a local leader of Al Qaeda by his half-brother
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