Libyan rebels say overnight NATO strike kills Gadhafi's son
2011-08-06 07:52:55
Libya's rebel forces said on Friday that an overnight NATO strike on an operations center in the western town of Zliten has killed Muammar Gadhafi's son Khamis.
Israeli, Lebanese army clash over border
2011-08-01 14:35:42
Israeli troops opened fire across the border with Lebanon on Monday at a Lebanese soldier who shot at them, an Israeli military source said.
Israel warns of 'anarchy' if meets all reform demands
2011-08-01 11:00:42
Israel's government hit back on Sunday at protests against the rising cost of living, saying some reforms being demanded might lead to economic crises like those besetting parts of Europe and the United States.
Detained Americans likely released soon: lawyer
2011-08-01 10:28:10
The lawyer of the three US nationals detained in Iran on charges of espionage two years ago expressed hope that they would soon be released, the local satellite Press TV reported on Sunday.
Iranian blinded by acid pardons her attacker
2011-08-01 10:26:31
An Iranian woman blinded and disfigured by a man who threw acid into her face stood above her attacker Sunday in a hospital operating room as a doctor was about to put several drops of acid in one of his eyes in court-ordered retribution.
Syria to undermine 'new chapter of conspiracy'
2011-08-01 04:50:46
Syrian President said that he is ultimately confident that Syria will undermine "this new chapter of conspiracy" which he said aims at " dividing the country as a prelude for dividing the entire region to conflicting states."
Syrian troops reportedly kill 24 in Hama city: TV
2011-08-01 09:46:07
The Syrian army backed by tanks stormed early Sunday the violence-hit city of Hama after nearly one month of siege on the city, reportedly killing at least 24 people, pan-Arab al-Jazeera TV cited witnesses and activists as reporting.
Libyan rebels inch closer to Zlitan breakthrough
2011-08-01 09:45:31
Libyan rebel fighters from Misrata have pushed closer to entering the coastal town of Zlitan after 48 hours of fierce fighting.
Libyan govt contacts rebels
2011-08-01 07:35:00
The Libyan government said on Sunday it was in contact with members of the rebel National Transitional Council as the rebels tried to quash rumors about the mysterious death of their army chief.
Turkey's top army leaders resign
2011-07-30 02:27:14
Turkey's top army leaders, namely chief of general staff Isik Kosaner, top commanders of the land forces, air forces and navy resigned on Friday.
Libyan rebels say military commander killed
2011-07-29 08:20:54
The head of the Libyan rebel armed forces was shot and killed Thursday just before arriving for questioning by rebel authorities.
Mubarak trial to be held in Cairo
2011-07-29 06:42:29
The trial of Hosni Mubarak, his sons and former interior minister will be held in Cairo, a top judiciary official said Thursday.