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4th Feb 2014

Iraq: Baghdad attacks kill 16 as Iraq presses Anbar assault

A series of attacks in and around Baghdad, including a spate of car bombings, killed 16 people Monday as Iraqi forces pressed an assault against militant-held areas of Anbar province. The latest bloodshed comes amid a surge in violence that … Continued

3rd Feb 2014

Iraq: 21 killed, 26 wounded in attacks across Iraq

BAGHDAD, (Xinhua): At least 21 people were killed and 26 others wounded in violent attacks in Iraq on Sunday, police said. A suicide bomber blew up his explosive-laden car into a base of a government-backed Sahwa paramilitary group in the … Continued

3rd Feb 2014

Yemen: Two powerful blasts rock Sana’a

SANA’A, (Xinhua): Two powerful blasts rocked the Yemeni capital of Sanaa on Sunday night, police sources told Xinhua. The first blast hit a residential area near the eastern gate of the headquarters of the Defense Ministry in Bab al-Yemen quarter … Continued

3rd Feb 2014

Yemen: Huthi rebels take over tribal strongholds in northern Yemen

Huthi rebels have overrun strongholds of powerful tribes in northern Yemen, witnesses said Sunday, in a major advance following weeks of combat that have left scores dead. The rebels have been pushing out from their stronghold in the mountains of … Continued

2nd Feb 2014

Afghanistan: Campaign aides of Afghan presidential candidate shot dead

Two aides to Afghan presidential candidate Abdullah Abdullah have been assassinated. Their deaths come on the eve of the beginning of two months of election campaigning. A campaign spokesman said the two campaign workers were killed on Saturday evening as … Continued

2nd Feb 2014

Lebanon: Islamic Front plot to assassinate Najib Mikati

The Government Guard has stepped up its security measures over the past two days in the vicinity of Mikati’s home in Tripoli, and those of his family. (Photo: Haitham Moussawi) Lebanon’s Internal Security Forces (ISF) have circulated a … Continued

2nd Feb 2014

Lebanon: Car bomb in Hermel kills several people

A car bomb killed at least four people Saturday near a gas station in eastern Lebanon’s town of Hermel, according to caretaker Interior Minister Marwan Charbel. Speaking to al-Manar television channel, the minister stated that the blast was carried … Continued

1st Feb 2014

EU confirms date for fresh talks on Iran’s nuclear program

EU Foreign Policy Chief Catherine Ashton has confirmed Iran nuclear talks will begin in Vienna in February. It’s hoped a deal will be struck to curb Iran’s atomic program in exchange for reduced sanctions. Following talks with Iran’s Foreign … Continued

31st Jan 2014

Iraq: Eight killed in crossfire between Iraqi forces and gunmen in Baghdad

BAGHDAD, (Xinhua): Six gunmen and two security members were killed when gunmen stormed a government building in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad on Thursday, an interior ministry source said. The attack occurred before noon when four gunmen and two suicide … Continued

31st Jan 2014

Switzerland: Syrian delegations trade barbs at Geneva talks

Syria’s warring sides on Thursday got bogged down in a dispute over who was responsible for the violence in the country, as peace talks in Geneva focused on “terrorism.” While the mere fact the rivals agreed on a topic of … Continued

30th Jan 2014

Iraq: 18 killed, 46 wounded in attacks in Baghdad

[File Photo: Bombing in Baghdad May 31, 2103] BAGHDAD, (Xinhua): At least 18 people were killed and 46 others wounded in violent attacks in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad on Wednesday, police said. Five people were killed and … Continued

30th Jan 2014

Switzerland: Brahimi has low expectations for current Syria talks in Geneva

Lakhdar Brahimi has said that he does not expect substantive results from the current round of Syria talks, which are to end on Friday. Yet he does hope for a more productive second round starting about a week later. The … Continued

29th Jan 2014

Iraq: 15 people killed across Iraq

BAGHDAD, (Xinhua): Fifteen people were killed and four others wounded in violent attacks across Iraq on Tuesday, while clashes and bombings continue in Iraq’s western province of Anbar, police said. In Anbar, the army helicopters pounded gunmen who fired mortar … Continued

28th Jan 2014

Iran: Annan calls for final settlement of Iran’s nuclear issue

TEHRAN, (Xinhua): Former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan called for final settlement of Iran’s nuclear issue, Iran’s Kayhan International daily reported on Tuesday. Annan urged the Islamic republic and the world powers to seize the time and build on the … Continued

28th Jan 2014

Switzerland: Brahimi expected “no miracle” at Syria peace talks

International mediator Lakhdar Brahimi said on Monday that the Syrian parties were still discussing how women and children can leave the Old City of Homs, but that there had been no decision on allowing access for an aid convoy into … Continued

28th Jan 2014

Lebanon: Lebanese army a target by ISIS

By Radwan Mortada (Al-Akhbar): Three al-Qaeda-affiliated jihadi groups have declared war on Lebanon. In a single day, the trio delivered the opening salvo of their Lebanese campaign, issuing threats in what appeared to be coordinated statements. Three prominent jihadi … Continued

27th Jan 2014

Iranian officials dismiss Kerry’s nuclear remarks

TEHRAN, (Xinhua): Iranian officials have downplayed the recent remarks by U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Iran’s nuclear program and threatened to target U.S. interests if the Islamic republic is attacked. The remarks by Kerry are a violation of … Continued

27th Jan 2014

Switzerland: Geneva II: Syrian foes to discuss prisoner releases

Syria’s government and opposition resumed face-to-face talks on Sunday expected to tackle humanitarian issues including opposition calls for Damascus to release women and child prisoners. The talks resumed at 11:00 am with UN mediator Lakhdar Brahimi acting as a go-between, … Continued

26th Jan 2014

Lebanon: ISIS and Al-Nusra declare war on Lebanon

By Radwan Mortada The jihadi expansion into Lebanon is the main feature of a new phase to begin soon, ushering in a paradigm shift in terror attacks in the country. On January 24, online jihadi forums affiliated with the … Continued

25th Jan 2014

Iraq: More than 140,000 Iraqis have fled Anbar province

Fighting in Iraq’s Anbar province has caused the “largest” displacement of people within the country since clashes in 2006-2008. Over 140,000 people have fled the region as a result, according to a new UN report. Violence in Iraq’s western Anbar … Continued