Turkey and other foreign powers have made fresh appeals for Syria to stop its violent crackdown on political dissidents. The calls come as rights activists say renewed government raids Tuesday killed at least 25 people. Turkey’s foreign minister met with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Tuesday to urge restraint. Syria’s state-run SANA news agency summed […]
Death Toll Mounts in Syria as Regional Powers Urge Restraint
Posted August 9th, 2011 at 12:35 pm (UTC-5)
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Iran Says Militants Kill 5 Security Personnel in Northwest
Posted August 9th, 2011 at 12:25 pm (UTC-5)
Iranian state media say militants have attacked Iranian security forces in the northwestern region of West Azerbaijan and killed five officers. Iranian television says residents of the town of Maku near the Turkish border held a funeral ceremony for the five officers on Tuesday. It blamed Monday’s attack on “thugs and saboteurs.” Iran’s northwestern areas […]
Yemen Dismisses Report that Saleh Will Not Return
Posted August 9th, 2011 at 10:50 am (UTC-5)
Yemen’s state-run news agency says wounded President Ali Abdullah Saleh plans to return to the country after his recovery period in Saudi Arabia. SABA news said Tuesday there was “no truth” to a report to the contrary. It said the president, who was injured during a June attack on his presidential compound, would return to […]
Libya Accuses NATO of Deadly Strike Near Zlitan
Posted August 9th, 2011 at 10:15 am (UTC-5)
The Libyan government is accusing NATO forces of killing dozens of civilians in a village near the western town of Zlitan. Authorities said Tuesday that 85 people were killed late Monday following allied airstrikes over the region. State-run television showed video of what it said were victims of the strikes, including women and small children. […]
Turkey’s FM Visits Syria Amid Protest Crackdown
Posted August 9th, 2011 at 9:40 am (UTC-5)
Turkey’s foreign minister has met with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in a bid to press Syria to end its violent crackdown on dissent. Turkish officials say Ahmet Davutoglu traveled to Syria on Tuesday to deliver a “decisive” message to the Syrian leadership. Turkey has said it was running out of patience with its neighbor. The […]
Iraq’s Al-Sadr Tells US Troops to Leave or Face Resistance
Posted August 9th, 2011 at 9:20 am (UTC-5)
The radical Iraqi Shi’ite cleric, Muqtada al-Sadr, is calling on U.S. troops to leave Iraq or face resistance. His warning comes as Iraqi leaders prepare to discuss a possible extension of the U.S. military presence in the country. The anti-American cleric issued the warning to U.S. forces in a statement published on his website Tuesday. […]
Libya Accuses NATO of Killing Villagers
Posted August 9th, 2011 at 9:05 am (UTC-5)
The Libyan government is accusing NATO forces of killing dozens of civilians in a village near the western town of Zlitan. Authorities said Tuesday that villagers were killed late Monday, following allied airstrikes over the region. The government said the victims included children. NATO says its warplanes hit targets in the Zlitan area on Monday […]
International Community Ramps Up Pressure on Syria
Posted August 9th, 2011 at 7:30 am (UTC-5)
Turkey’s foreign minister is visiting Syria Tuesday to press the Syrian government to end its violent crackdown on opposition protesters. Ahmet Davutoglu’s trip to Syria comes after Turkey said it was running out of patience with its neighbor. It also follows moves by Gulf Arab nations Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain to recall their ambassadors […]
International Community Ramps Up Pressure on Syria
Posted August 9th, 2011 at 3:55 am (UTC-5)
Turkey’s foreign minister is visiting Syria Tuesday to press the Syrian government to end its violent crackdown on opposition protesters. Ahmet Davutoglu’s trip to Syria comes after Turkey said it was running out of patience with its neighbor. It also follows moves by Gulf Arab nations Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain to recall their ambassadors […]
China’s Army Chief to Visit Israel
Posted August 8th, 2011 at 8:15 pm (UTC-5)
China’s military chief of staff will visit Israel next week for the first time.. Israeli defense officials say General Chen Bingde will meet with Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak who visited China in June. Bingde will also meet with Lieutenant General Benny Gantz, the chief of staff, and other senior officials. Although ties between the […]
