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Bahrain revokes citizenships of 31 Shi’a activists
The Gulf state has experienced unrest since March last year when the…
Israel to build 1,213 new settlement homes
The Palestinians also condemned the announcement, saying it illustrated why they plan…
Israel says preparing to counter Palestinian UN bid
Such a move is likely to be voted through easily, requiring only…
No crisis in South Kordofan, Sudan says as aid deal lapses
Despite months of talks about how to get assistance into rebel-held areas…
Egyptian immigrant attacked in Greece
Growing number of violent incidents aimed at immigrants in Greece prompts embassy…
UN orders global sanctions against Haqqani network
The Taliban dismissed the UN sanctions, as they did with the US…
Bombs, air strikes shake Syria after worst violence in weeks
The rebels have scored significant gains in recent weeks and hold swathes…
Israel’s Barak disavows aide’s comments on Egypt leader
Israel has watched warily as the Brotherhood has gained increasing power in…
Hollande backs Lebanon over Syria crisis
The Beirut stop was a last-minute decision taken by Hollande to express…
Sudan does not fear Israel, says vice-president
Israel refused all comment on Khartoum's allegations about the blast