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Renewed clashes around Syrian army base
Fires and explosions rang out from Wadi Deif base in Maaret al-Numan
Deadly clashes in ex-Kadhafi bastion, confusion over arrest
Mussa Ibrahim denies detention romours in an audio tape
Assad’s regime main suspect in Lebanon’s high-profile assassination
Wissam al-Hassan was accused of aiding rebels fighting Al-Assad’s regime
Kadhafi spokesman arrested
News of the arrest came hours after the authorities said Libya was still not fully liberated from Kadhafi’s legacy and warned that loyalists continued to pose an active threat, particularly in Bani Walid, one of his final strongholds.
Qatar to channel goods via Egypt to rebuild Gaza
Despite their ideological closeness, ties between Gaza’s Hamas rulers and Morsy’s Islamist administration have recently been strained following a deadly attack on Egyptian troops in Sinai which prompted Cairo to demolish scores of Gaza smuggling tunnels.
Kuwait cabinet sets December 1 for snap polls
The opposition has called for a massive demonstration on Sunday to protest the decision to change the electoral constituency law, charging it is a bid by the government to influence the results and elect a rubber-stamp assembly.
Saudi coastguard capture 15 Iranians
Relations between Tehran and Riyadh have been tense for years over many political and security issues, including Iran’s controversial nuclear programme, which scares its Arab neighbours across the Gulf waters.
Libya ‘not fully liberated’ year after Kadhafi death
Megaryef, president of the democratically elected General National Congress, gave a sombre assessment of the post-Kadhafi period and warned that remnants of the former regime still pose a threat.
Six Afghan police poisoned, shot dead, officials say
The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack, according to purported spokesman Yousif Ahmadi, who said eight policemen were killed and their weapons seized.
Attacks ‘kill at least 23’ in Nigeria’s northeast
Kano, Nigeria (AFP) – A wave of attacks by suspected Boko Haram Islamists in northeastern Nigeria killed at least 23 people and destroyed several buildings, a hospital official and residents said on Saturday. A nurse at the Potiskum general hospital spoke of 20 bodies being brought to the morgue, while residents said three bodies were …
Ship to Gaza boarded by IDF forces
Israel maintains Gaza blockade in face of international condemnation.
Lebanon cabinet meets as protests flare over bombing
Hassan, a top Lebanese security official killed Friday in a Beirut car bombing, suspected the regime in neighbouring Syria of murdering his mentor, former Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri.
Palestinians vote in first poll since 2006
The long-delayed vote is taking place in just 91 of the West Bank’s 353 municipalities.
Fighting keeps mediator out of Libya’s Bani Walid
Fighting and shelling prevented president of Libya’s national assembly from reaching the town
49 die as Syrian jets blast rebel-held town
Syria (AFP) — Syrian fighter jets blasted the rebel-held town of Maaret al-Numan on Thursday, killing at least 49 people including 23 children, rescuers said. UN peace envoy Lakhdar Brahimi pressed for a truce during a key Muslim holiday later this month, while the UN’s human rights chief appealed to the Security Council for unity …
Dead, wounded’ in Beirut car bombing—agency
Dead, wounded’ in Beirut car bombing—agency AFP-BEIRUT—A car bomb attack left an undetermined number of people dead and wounded in mainly Christian east Beirut on Friday, Lebanon’s National News Agency reported. An AFP photographer saw two apartment buildings devastated by the bombing near Sassin Square. One building was ablaze as Red Cross workers evacuated bloodied …
Syria drops cluster bombs on Maaret al-Numan: rebels
Rebels claim cluster bombs used in Maaret- Al-Numan
Drone strike in south Yemen kills 7 Qaeda suspects
A drone strike near the southern Yemeni city of Jaar kills at least seven Al-Qaeda suspects
Arabi urges Syria, rebels to agree Eid truce
Arabi met UN and League peace envoy to Syria Lakhdar Brahimi on Tuesday for a briefing on his regional visit as efforts for a political solution to the Syrian crisis floundered.
British doctor in court over Syria journalist kidnappings
Shajul Islam, 26, is accused of being part of a jihadist group that held photographers John Cantlie from Britain and Jeroen Oerlemans of the Netherlands at a Syrian camp between July 17 and 26.
Syria conflict could set region ablaze, says Brahimi
Brahimi called on Monday for a temporary ceasefire during the four-day Eid al-Adha holiday starting on October 26.
Suicide truck bomb hits NATO base in Afghanistan
NATO’s International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) confirmed that some of its troops were wounded along with Afghan soldiers, but would not disclose how many.
Arafat widow questioned in French murder probe
France opened a murder inquiry in late August after Arafat’s family launched legal action following reports he may have died from radioactive polonium near Paris in 2004.
Pope commits church to highly delicate mission in Syria
Many Christians are concerned about an Iraq-style scenario in which they could come under threat if the regime of Assad collapses.
Syrian jets bomb rebels despite UN ceasefire call
The warplanes targeted a rebel blockade of the highway to second city Aleppo.
Syria to hold by-election for five parliament seats, state agency reports
Up for grabs are two seats for the province of Aleppo, one for Hama, another for Idlib and a fifth for Hasakeh, SANA said.
Food prices have almost doubled in Syria, UN says
WFP has provided around 1.4 million people across Syria with food aid since September 9.
Jordan sets general election for January 23
More than two million voters have registered for parliamentary elections, the commission said on Monday.
Kuwait blames protesters for clashing with police
Kuwaiti riot police late Monday used batons to beat up opposition protesters.
40 strikers arrested at South African mine
Miners had threatened to destroy the mining equipment unless granted a pay increase of 15,000 rand ($1,720) for all workers.