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As Iraq seeks US arms, bombs kill another 55
October 27, 2013
As Iraq seeks US arms, bombs kill another 55
A dozen bombings in Iraq killed 55 people on Sunday as the prime minister prepares to travel to Washington to…
Gunfight pits Afghan against foreign soldiers – one dead
October 26, 2013
Gunfight pits Afghan against foreign soldiers – one dead
A gunfight broke out between Afghan and foreign soldiers on the outskirts of the capital Kabul on Saturday, killing at…
Iran ‘hangs 16 rebels’ in reprisal for Pakistan border killings
October 26, 2013
Iran ‘hangs 16 rebels’ in reprisal for Pakistan border killings
Gunmen killed at least 14 Iranian guards on the Pakistani border, in a rugged area used by drug traffickers, prompting…
Israel-EU ties to fray without compromise on settlements: Israeli official
October 25, 2013
Israel-EU ties to fray without compromise on settlements: Israeli official
Israel and the European Union will drift apart if they cannot compromise on new EU guidelines covering Jewish settlement on occupied…
Video of Russian in Syria demands swap for detained Saudi
October 24, 2013
Video of Russian in Syria demands swap for detained Saudi
A video message purporting to show a Russian man abducted in Syria set a deadline of five days for the…