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Syria rebel groups tell Al-Qaeda to leave border town
October 3, 2013
Syria rebel groups tell Al-Qaeda to leave border town
Six of the most powerful rebel factions in Syria issued a joint statement on Thursday telling an Al-Qaeda front group…
At least 82 dead, many missing as migrant boat sinks off Sicily
October 3, 2013
At least 82 dead, many missing as migrant boat sinks off Sicily
At least 82 people died and scores were missing after a boat carrying migrants from Africa sank off the Sicilian…
Saudi Arabia scrapped UN speech in protest over Syria and Israel
October 3, 2013
Saudi Arabia scrapped UN speech in protest over Syria and Israel
Saudi Arabia’s frustration at international inaction over Syria and the Palestinians led it to cancel its speech at the United…
15 dead in attack on leader of Pakistani anti-Taliban militia
October 3, 2013
15 dead in attack on leader of Pakistani anti-Taliban militia
At least 15 people were killed in an attack on a pro-government militia commander in Pakistan’s lawless northwestern tribal area…
480 truckloads of aid enter Gaza Strip
October 2, 2013
480 truckloads of aid enter Gaza Strip
Israeli authorities decided on Wednesday to allow 480 truckloads of goods and aid into the Gaza Strip through the Kerem…
U.S. banks $584 million in Egypt aid for safe-keeping
October 2, 2013
U.S. banks $584 million in Egypt aid for safe-keeping
The United States is depositing $584 million in remaining 2013 military aid for Egypt into a federal bank account as…
Somali Al-Shabaab vow terror campaign against Kenya
October 2, 2013
Somali Al-Shabaab vow terror campaign against Kenya
Somalia's Al-Shabaab Islamists threatened Wednesday to step up militant attacks against Kenya, after Nairobi refused to pull its troops out…
Thai woman jailed for five years for anti-royal web post
October 2, 2013
Thai woman jailed for five years for anti-royal web post
A Thai court jailed a woman for five years on Wednesday for posting online comments insulting to the monarchy, the…
South Korea, U.S. sign new pact to deter North Korea nuclear threat
October 2, 2013
South Korea, U.S. sign new pact to deter North Korea nuclear threat
The United States and South Korea signed a new pact to deter North Korea's potential use of nuclear arms and…
Venezuela expels top U.S. diplomat, two others
October 1, 2013
Venezuela expels top U.S. diplomat, two others
President Nicolas Maduro ordered the expulsion of the top U.S. diplomat in Venezuela and two other embassy officials, accusing them…