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Well-armed jihadists raise fears of new war in Syria
Leaders of the rebel Free Syrian Army in the eastern oil hub…
Suspected Salafist killer of Tunisia politician identified
Alleged killer of Chokri Belaid is identified by his own father
Salafists fail to stop ‘Harlem Shake’ in Tunisia
A number of social media sites belonging to Salafists and other Islamist…
Western academician barred over Bahrain remarks: UAE
"Ulrichsen has consistently propagated views de-legitimising the Bahraini monarchy," the ministry was…
Lavrov blasts Syria opposition ‘extremists’ before key talks
Kerry meets his Russian counterpart here later Tuesday in a bid to…
Fatah-linked militants claim Gaza rocket after inmate death
It was the first time a Gaza rocket had struck southern Israel…
Salafists behind Belaid’s murder, 4 held: Tunisia minister
"The killer has been identified and is being chased," Larayedh told a…
30 jailed Omani activists end hunger strike: lawyer
The hunger strike was first launched by 17 cyber activists on 9…
Syria opposition mulls attending Rome summit
The Coalition had announced on Saturday its intention to withdraw from an…
Qatar cuts jail term for maverick poet to 15 years: lawyer
Mohammed al-Ajami was arrested after the publication of his "Jasmine poem"