Iraq says a decision by the Arab League (AL) to hand the Syrian government’s seat to the foreign-backed opposition is the infringement of the organization’s charter. Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari said in an interview that granting Syria’s seat to the so-called Syrian National Coalition (SNC) is the violation of the AL convention, the official… Continue reading Iraq Slams Arab League Over Syria
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Arab League OKs Arms to Syrian Militants
The Arab League summit in the Qatari capital Doha has given the green light to its members to send arms to the foreign-backed militants fighting against the Syrian government. On Tuesday, the Arab League issued a resolution at the summit, giving member states the right to offer the militants all the means of what it… Continue reading Arab League OKs Arms to Syrian Militants
Bahraini Man Dies of Inhaling Tear Gas
A 35-year-old Bahraini man has died due to inhaling tear gas fired by the Saudi-backed regime forces during a demonstration in the northeastern island of Sitra. Reports say Jafar Jassem Ali al-Taweal lost his life when Bahraini forces fired toxic gas to disperse protesters during an anti-regime demonstration in Sitra on Monday. Scores of Bahrainis,… Continue reading Bahraini Man Dies of Inhaling Tear Gas
Using UN Probe to Topple Assad
Russia says Western powers have attempted to take advantage of a United Nations probe into the recent use of chemical weapons by foreign-backed militants in Syria to topple President Bashar al-Assad. Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Alexander Lukashevich said in an online comment on Monday, “Attempts to delay the UN-led investigation of one of the most… Continue reading Using UN Probe to Topple Assad
Syria Opposition Leader, al-Khatib Resigns
The leader of Syria’s opposition National Coalition Ahmed Moaz al-Khatib has resigned from his post in protest against the institutional limitations of the foreign-backed body. Khatib issued a statement on Sunday, saying that he had promised to resign if what he called certain red lines were reached. He did not provide any further explanation. “I… Continue reading Syria Opposition Leader, al-Khatib Resigns
No Normal Ties with Israel Soon: Erdoğan
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Israel’s apology alone is not enough to restore ties between Ankara and Tel Aviv, adding that Tel Aviv has to deliver on promises before normalization of relations can take place. In a telephone call to Erdogan on Friday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu apologized to Turkey for the… Continue reading No Normal Ties with Israel Soon: Erdoğan
Xi Jinping Warns of Meddling in Affairs of Other Countries
In Russia, Chinese President Xi Jinping has warned against foreign meddling in the affairs of other countries, sending a signal to the West on the crisis in Syria. “We must respect the right of each country in the world to independently choose its path of development and oppose interference in the internal affairs of other… Continue reading Xi Jinping Warns of Meddling in Affairs of Other Countries
PKK Declares Formal Ceasefire with Turkey
The Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) has announced a formal ceasefire with the Turkish government after the PKK’s jailed leader Abdullah Ocalan this week ordered to halt the 28-year armed struggle against Ankara. “Since March 21 and from now on, we as a movement, as the PKK … officially and clearly declare a ceasefire,” the PKK’s… Continue reading PKK Declares Formal Ceasefire with Turkey
If Israel Does Anything Wrong, Iran Raze To The Ground Tel Aviv And Haifa
Ayatollah Khamenei made the remarks in his address to a large crowd in the holy shrine of Imam Reza (PBUH) in the northern city of Mashhad in Khorasan Razavi province on Thursday. ˈThe leaders of Israel sometimes threaten Iran, but they know that if they do anything wrong, the Islamic Republic raze to the ground… Continue reading If Israel Does Anything Wrong, Iran Raze To The Ground Tel Aviv And Haifa
Americans And Britons Against Toppling Assad By War: Survey
A new survey indicates that the American and British public are against any foreign military intervention in Syria aimed at overthrowing the government of President Bashar al-Assad. According to the binational YouGov-Cambridge poll, Britons, by a 59-point margin (68%-9%), reject the idea of military intervention in Syria with the aim of toppling Assad’s government. In… Continue reading Americans And Britons Against Toppling Assad By War: Survey
Israel And Turkey Resume Full Diplomatic Ties
Israel has announced a full resumption of diplomatic ties with Turkey after apologizing for the deaths of nine Turkish activists in an Israeli attack on a Gaza-bound international flotilla. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Friday that he had apologized to Turkey during a phone call with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan for… Continue reading Israel And Turkey Resume Full Diplomatic Ties