[20 Dec 2013] UN urged to investigate detention, torture of journalists...
Ten international human rights groups have written to the United Nations about the torture of journalists in Bahrain.
The letter, signed by the...
Ten international human rights groups have written to the United Nations about the torture of journalists in Bahrain.
The letter, signed by the Media Legal Defense Initiative and the International Federation for Human Rights, among others, has been sent to U-N special rapporteurs Frank La Rue and Juan Méndez. The rights groups have called for an investigation into the arrest, detention, and torture of Mohamed Hassan, Hussain Hubail, and Qassim Zain al-Deen. All three journalists were arrested in August and face trial on charges related to their reporting on the anti-regime demonstrations. Thousands of people, including rights activists and journalists, have been detained and tortured since the uprising began in Bahrain in 2011. Over the past three years, Manama\\\'s heavy-handed crackdown, which is being backed by Saudi forces, has killed scores of people.
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[22 Dec 2013] Thousands march on Syrian border in Cizre province - English
Still with Turkey, riot police have used water cannon and smoke grenade to disperse thousands of Kurdish protesters marching on the Syrian border....
Still with Turkey, riot police have used water cannon and smoke grenade to disperse thousands of Kurdish protesters marching on the Syrian border.
The march in the eastern province of Jiz-reh was in solidarity with Syrian Kurds. Demonstrations started peacefully when thousands gather to attend a rally organized by pro-Kurdish Peace and Democracy Party. But clashes broke out when they marched on the Syrian border and crossed into the Arab country. Kurds\' assertiveness during the Syrian conflict has put Turkey in a tough position to deal with the militants from Kurdish Workers Party-- the P-K-K. Ankara has been engaged in a peace process with the P-K-K during the past year despite designating them as a terrorist group. Turkey has also been a main supporter of the insurgency in Syria which has negatively affected the lives of Kurds there.
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[24 Dec 2013] Fears of Presidential Vacuum High in Lebanon - English
Lebanese President Michel Suleiman is urging rival political factions to ensure the needed quorum in parliament for the election of Lebanon\\\'s...
Lebanese President Michel Suleiman is urging rival political factions to ensure the needed quorum in parliament for the election of Lebanon\\\'s next president.Suleiman\\\'s six-year-term expires in May 2014 and is preceded by a two-month constitutional period.
Lebanon\\\'s first man has also kicked off talks with Lebanese rival factions in a bid to help Prime-Minister Designate \\\"Tammam Salam\\\" form a cabinet line-up prior to the two-month constitutional period. The cabinet line-up formation however has been in limbo for the past 9 months namely due to the Saudi-backed March 14 Bloc\\\'s boycott of parliamentary sessions citing Hezbollah\\\'s intervention in Syria as a pretext. The Saudi-backed March 14th Bloc is now calling for a neutral line-up while the Hezbollah-led March 8th is calling for an all-embracing cabinet while rejecting a De-Facto one. The proposal of a neutral cabinet has also been slammed by Lebanese Druze Leader Walid Jumblat who warned it would be a \\\"leap into the unknown\\\". Meanwhile, the Free Patriotic Movement has accused the March 14th Bloc of paving the way for a presidential vacuum through the continued boycott of parliamentary sessions dubbing the movement\\\'s obstruction of government institutions as part of instructions taken from their regional allies pre-Geneva II talks. The Free Patriotic Movement MP also highlighted what he described as an alarming pledge by Riyadh\\\'s ambassador to London who vowed continued military and financial support for the foreign-backed groups fighting in Syria even if Saudi Arabia goes it alone. The MP warned the March 14th Bloc of following their Saudi ally\\\'s footsteps as well. Though Lebanon\\\'s President has vowed a smooth transition of power rebuffing any attempt to extend his mandate, fears of a vacuum at the presidential post are simmering in Beirut for their grave consequences on Lebanon. Lebanese leaders are warning that the presidential vacuum added to the cabinet limbo would tow the country into security, political and constitutional chaos.
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[24 Dec 2013] US slammed for condemning government over Aleppo bombing -...
Syria\\\'s official news agency, SANA, has lashed out at the US for condemning the government for airstrikes in the northern city of Aleppo....
Syria\\\'s official news agency, SANA, has lashed out at the US for condemning the government for airstrikes in the northern city of Aleppo.
SANA says Washington views the unrest in Syria in a partial, biased way, ignoring crimes committed by militants fighting the government. On Monday, Washington condemned as QUOTE \\\"indiscriminate\\\" the bombings of Aleppo which have reportedly been taking place for the past nine days. The London-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says 15 people have been killed in the latest airstrikes, bringing the total death toll to over 360 during the period. The group blames the government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad for the bombings. Damascus has not made any comments yet. Press TV can not independently verify the group\\\'s claims.
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[25 Dec 2013] At least 37 people are killed in separate blasts in...
Terror attacks in Iraq claim more lives. At least 37 people are killed in separate blasts in the capital Baghdad.
More than 50 others were...
Terror attacks in Iraq claim more lives. At least 37 people are killed in separate blasts in the capital Baghdad.
More than 50 others were wounded in the bombings that hit Christian areas in southern Baghdad. One of the explosions took place near a church where worshippers were leaving. Two other bombs exploded in a crowded market. No group has yet claimed responsibility for the blasts. There\'s been a surge in terrorist attacks and bombings across Iraq over the past year. Authorities believe that the escalating violence is aimed at creating sectarian strife in the country.
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[25 Dec 2013] Syrian government forces have foiled an infiltration...
Press TV sources say the insurgents were trying to infiltrate into Syrian territory from Lebanon. But the Syrian army chased them, killing a dozen...
Press TV sources say the insurgents were trying to infiltrate into Syrian territory from Lebanon. But the Syrian army chased them, killing a dozen and injuring many others.
Syrian troops have on many occasions blocked such attempts by the foreign-backed insurgents over the past months. Syria has been rocked by deadly unrest since March 20-11. Damascus says armed terrorists are the driving factor behind the deadly violence while the opposition accuses the security forces of being behind the killings.
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[26 Dec 2013] Mortar shells hit several areas in Aleppo - English
Mortar shells have hit several residential areas in the Syrian city of Aleppo causing casualties.
Our correspondent in Syria says at least five...
Mortar shells have hit several residential areas in the Syrian city of Aleppo causing casualties.
Our correspondent in Syria says at least five civilians were killed and some others injures in Slemania, Jamilia and Hamdania neighborhoods. There has been no claim of responsibility. But insurgents have in the past repeatedly targeted civilian areas with rockets to pressure the government. Syrian forces are engaged in fierce battles with militants across the country.
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[30 Dec 2013] Protester killed in fresh clashes in Anbar Province in...
At least one demonstrator has been killed in fresh clashes between Iraqi security forces and anti-government protesters in the western Anbar...
At least one demonstrator has been killed in fresh clashes between Iraqi security forces and anti-government protesters in the western Anbar province.
The clashes were triggered after local police moved in to dismantle the main anti-government protest site in the city of Ramadi. The operation follows a deal with religious leaders and tribal sheikhs. Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki earlier referred to the protest site as the headquarters of the al-Qaeda leadership. Sunni Muslim protesters have been campaigning against the government since last December. They claim they\\\'re facing a second-class treatment at the hands of the Shia majority. There\\\'s been a surge in terrorist attacks and bombings across Iraq over the past year. Authorities believe that the escalating violence is aimed at creating sectarian strife in the country.
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[01 Jan 2014] Documentary - The Common Target - English
Ever since the Islamic Revolution in Iran more than three decades ago, the country has been the constant target of terrorism and extremism....
Ever since the Islamic Revolution in Iran more than three decades ago, the country has been the constant target of terrorism and extremism. Kurdistan the western Iranian Province has been a hot spot for terror attacks that have targeted civilians more often than not.
The Democratic Party of Iran\\\'s Kurdistan and Komalah Party are extremist ethno-centric groups with separatist ideologies. They have their strongholds in neighboring countries and their leaders live in Europe. In the past three decades the two armed organizations have been responsible for the assassination and death of thousands of Kurdish people. The victims\\\' so-called crimes range from collaborating with the Islamic Revolution, to fighting alongside Iran against Saddam Hussein\\\'s invasion of the country, or to simply refusing to pay extortions. In spite of the two groups\\\' common ideology and goals, they are bitter rivals who have had thousands of their members killed in violent clashes between the two.
The Common Target though tells the story of Ebrahim Mohammadi\\\'s assassination; A simple middle aged citizen who was gunned down simply because he had taken up arms against Saddam during Iran-Iraq War. Although the order was issued by a high-ranking DPIK member in Europe, the final bullet that took Mohammadi\\\'s life was shot by a Komalah member. How did this happen? Why a common target between rivals? These questions are investigated in this documentary.
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[01 Jan 2014] Efforts continue to resolve north-south feud in Yemen -...
After a week of bloody clashes in southern Yemen, negotiations have resumed in Sana\'a at the national dialogue conference, where the country\'s...
After a week of bloody clashes in southern Yemen, negotiations have resumed in Sana\'a at the national dialogue conference, where the country\'s political factions have been meeting for over the past 8 months to find solutions for the pressing issues.
One of the main issues is the southern case which remains unresolved. A new proposal was put forward last week which insists on the creation of a federal system. Southern representatives in the NDC however say justice must first be served for the years of repression sustained in the south under the previous regime.
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[03 Jan 2014] Dozens of al Qaeda linked militants killed in anti terror...
At least 62 al-Qaeda-linked militants have been killed in clashes with Iraqi security forces backed by local tribesmen in the western province of...
At least 62 al-Qaeda-linked militants have been killed in clashes with Iraqi security forces backed by local tribesmen in the western province of Anbar.
A tribal leader says the militants from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant were killed in Ramadi and a district east of the city. Earlier reports said the security forces were in control of most of the areas in Ramadi. They also managed to gain control of some more areas in the nearby city of Fallujah. The two cities in Anbar province have witnessed clashes between security forces and al-Qaeda-affiliated militants over the past several days. The violence broke out after the army removed an anti-government protest camp in Ramadi on Monday. Authorities said the camp was used by al-Qaeda-linked militants.
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[05 Jan 2014] Tripoli is once again witnessing clashes linked to the war...
The Lebanese city of Tripoli is once again witnessing clashes linked to the war in neighboring Syria.
Supporters and opponent of the Syrian...
The Lebanese city of Tripoli is once again witnessing clashes linked to the war in neighboring Syria.
Supporters and opponent of the Syrian government clashed in the Jabal Mohsen neighborhood after a protest against extremists who support militants in Syria. The Lebanese army has intervened, trying to end the violence. The city has in the past seen similar violent confrontations between the two sides. A few days ago, deadly fighting broke out in the same neighborhood.
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[05 Jan 2014] Al Qaeda militants in Iraq seize Fallujah - English
Iraq\'s military says it is preparing for a major attack to clear the restive Anbar province of al-Qaeda-affiliated groups. Officials say the...
Iraq\'s military says it is preparing for a major attack to clear the restive Anbar province of al-Qaeda-affiliated groups. Officials say the militants have killed more than 20 soldiers and a dozen civilians there on Sunday. The extremist militants have been in control of parts of the province in the past days, launching a full-fledged war against the central government. The militants are said to enjoy the support of certain regional countries that benefit from instability in the region.
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[08 Jan 2014] The Iraqi prime minister promises to eliminate al-Qaeda...
Nouri al-Maliki has, in a televised speech, demanded that the militants in Anbar province surrender. He\'s also promised to be lenient on them in...
Nouri al-Maliki has, in a televised speech, demanded that the militants in Anbar province surrender. He\'s also promised to be lenient on them in case they turn themselves in. Iraqi troops have besieged Fallujah as they prepare for a major offensive to drive the militants out. But concerns about the lives of the city residents have complicated the operation. Meanwhile, Iraqi forces together with local tribesmen have reportedly taken control of 90 percent of the city of Ramadi in the same province. Local tribesmen have joined the army over the past week to reverse the surge of the al-Qaeda militancy. In the neighboring Babil province, government forces have arrested an al-Qaeda-linked leader and destroyed a militant camp in an airstrike.
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[09 Jan 2014] Iran Larijani We do not accept to shut down Arak reactor -...
Iran has marked the second anniversary of the assassination of Iranian nuclear scientist Mostafa Ahmadi Roshan; In January 2012, a terrorist...
Iran has marked the second anniversary of the assassination of Iranian nuclear scientist Mostafa Ahmadi Roshan; In January 2012, a terrorist motorcyclist attached a magnetic bomb to Ahmadi Roshan\'s car in Tehran. Ahmadi Roshan\'s assassination was part of attacks against Iranian nuclear scientists. Professor Massoud Ali-Mohammadi, and professor Majid Shahriari were among other nuclear scientists who have been assassinated in the past couple of years by Israel-US agents in order to slow down the pace of Iran\'s scientific progress. Speaking at the commemoration ceremony, speaker of Iran\'s Parliament Ali Larijani says if there had not been such individuals as Mostafa Ahmadi Roshan, we would not have reached the point where we are standing now. Larijani said Iran has made good progress in nuclear field. Referring to the Geneva action plan between Iran and the P5+1 group larijani said:
Meanwhile the father of assassinated nuclear scientist Mostafa Ahmadi Roshan says the West is not trustworthy. At the same time, a group of the families of the assassinated nuclear scientists, in a meeting with the visiting British parliamentary delegation condemned the Wet double standard policy towards terrorism saying that this sinister phenomenon is a serious threat to global peace and security. For his part head of the British delegation Jack Straw said that the British Government and Parliament condemn all forms of terrorism including the assassination of Iranian nuclear scientists.
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[14 Jan 2014] In Syria, more than 1000 militants have been killed in...
In Syria, more than one-thousand militants have been killed in fierce clashes among militant groups over the past days. The battles are the latest...
In Syria, more than one-thousand militants have been killed in fierce clashes among militant groups over the past days. The battles are the latest in fighting that has raged among insurgent groups opposed to the Syrian government in recent months. This comes ahead of the much-expected international peace conference, the Geneva-two, which is due to take place next week.
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[15 Jan 2014] Egypt Interior Ministry: People overwhelmingly approve...
In Egypt, officials say voters have overwhelmingly approved a constitution which was drafted by the military-installed government and boycotted by...
In Egypt, officials say voters have overwhelmingly approved a constitution which was drafted by the military-installed government and boycotted by the opposition.
The Interior Ministry says based on preliminary results 95-percent of participants approved the draft. The government says the turnout may exceed fifty-five percent. The result could pave the way for the army chief to announce his candidacy for president. The two-day referendum which ended on Wednesday evening was marred by violent clashes between security forces and protesters. At least eleven people were killed. Nearly 450 people, mostly Muslim Brotherhood supporters were also arrested in the past two days.
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[17 Jan 2014] Comment - Syrian army clean-up operations continue - English
The Syrian army continues its clean-up operations in several areas across the Middle Eastern country, killing a number of foreign-backed militants....
The Syrian army continues its clean-up operations in several areas across the Middle Eastern country, killing a number of foreign-backed militants.
According to a military official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, the army killed 19 militants in al-Koum village in Lattakia countryside.
In al-Rabea village, the army stormed the militants\' hideouts, killing a number of them.
Elsewhere, in Salma countryside, the Syrian troops continued their operations, killing 23 militants and wounding 43 others.
In the village of Ghamam, the army killed nine militants fighting against the government.
Moreover, scores of foreign-backed militants were killed or injured in similar operations in many areas in Aleppo and its countryside.
Meanwhile the infighting among al-Qaeda-linked militants and armed opposition groups has claimed more than 1,000 lives over the past two weeks.
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[19 Jan 2014] Muslims mark Unity Week In Kashmir - English
Shia and Sunni Muslims have held a ceremony in Indian-Controlled Kashmir to mark the birth anniversary of Islam\'s Prophet, Mohammad...
Shia and Sunni Muslims have held a ceremony in Indian-Controlled Kashmir to mark the birth anniversary of Islam\'s Prophet, Mohammad (pbuh).The ceremony was part of week-long celebrations during the \"unity week\" which is an occasion to symbolize unity among all Muslims.
In Kashmir, Muslims have been observing the \"unity week\" over the past years, after it was named by the founder of Iran\'s Islamic Republic, the late Imam Khomeini. Every year, ceremonies including seminars and rallies are held, with all emphasizing the need to follow the teachings of Prophet Mohammad and promote the culture of amity and tolerance
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[19 Jan 2014] Exclusive: Food aid reaches Damascus Palestinian refugee...
This is al-Yarmouk camp, which is home to Palestinian refugees living in the Syrian capital Damascus. Around a million Palestinians had lived there...
This is al-Yarmouk camp, which is home to Palestinian refugees living in the Syrian capital Damascus. Around a million Palestinians had lived there before the camp was fallen into the hands of foreign-backed militants nearly two years ago. Now, it\'s home to only ten thousand Palestinians.
Efforts to provide the Palestinian refugees with food have failed for several times in the past. This happened due to the fighting between the army and insurgents as well as attacks by the militants on aid convoys.
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[21 Jan 2014] Iraqi forces are pressing on with their offensive against...
Iraqi forces are pressing on with their offensive against al-Qaeda-linked militants in the western province of Anbar.
Troops-- backed by Sunni...
Iraqi forces are pressing on with their offensive against al-Qaeda-linked militants in the western province of Anbar.
Troops-- backed by Sunni tribesmen-- continue their attack on insurgents who are in control of some neighborhoods in the city of Ramadi. Reports coming out of the area say a dozen security personnel have been injured by militant snipers during the operations. Over the past weeks, security forces have been fighting militants around Anbar\'s provincial capital, as well as and the nearby city of Fallujah. The militants are considered to be behind a surge of deadly violence across the country.
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[21 Jan 2014] Gunmen kill Shia Houthi envoy to reconciliation talks -...
Yemeni Houthis have withdrawn from the crucial reconciliation talks after gunmen shot dead the representative of the Shia group.
Security...
Yemeni Houthis have withdrawn from the crucial reconciliation talks after gunmen shot dead the representative of the Shia group.
Security officials say Ahmed Sharafeddin was gunned down on his way to a hotel where the talks are being held in the capital Sana\'a. The university professor of law was a leading figure in the group. Sharafeddin is the second Houthi representative killed ahead of the talks. His assassination comes as the fighters are engaged in heavy clashes with a tribe linked to Salafists in Amran province. At least 22 people have been killed and nearly two dozen injured in the battle over the past two days
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[27 Jan 2014] Pakistan govt. legalizes enforced disappearances - English
This is the main entrance of Pakistan\'s federal Parliament. The families of the missing citizens blocked the main gate to protest against the...
This is the main entrance of Pakistan\'s federal Parliament. The families of the missing citizens blocked the main gate to protest against the controversial presidential decree to provide blanket immunity to the military and intelligence agencies for all the past kidnappings of thousands of citizens. The illegal handing over of citizens to the US has also been legalized under the cover of so-called war on terror.
Under this controversial decree, the security agencies can now arrest any one for a long period of time--- something Pakistani intelligence agencies have been doing illegally since 9/11.
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[28 Jan 2014] Syrian army is making further advance on the country\'s...
In Syria, the army is making further advance on the country\'s largest city Aleppo, as it battles foreign-backed insurgents.
Reports coming out...
In Syria, the army is making further advance on the country\'s largest city Aleppo, as it battles foreign-backed insurgents.
Reports coming out of Syria say government forces have gained control of some areas in Aleppo in the past few weeks. Meanwhile, the army has been deployed en masse around the east of the city. Aleppo has been the scene of deadly clashes between government forces and the militants since December 15th. Syria has been gripped by violence since February 2011. Damascus accuses the the West and its regional allies of fueling the bloodshed by providing the insurgents with weapons and money.
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[28 Jan 2014] Brahimi says Iran presence in the peace talks on Syria...
Brahimi also admitted that there has not been any breakthrough yet in the talks between the delegations from the Syrian government and...
Brahimi also admitted that there has not been any breakthrough yet in the talks between the delegations from the Syrian government and foreign-backed opposition. The two sides have been negotiating in Geneva over the the past few days, with talks deadlocked over the opposition\'s insistence that President Bashar al-Assad resign. Brahimi has also said that the U-S and Russia are vehemently working to find a solution to the current conflict in Syria. The U-N-Arab League envoy says the talks will continue through Friday.
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[29 Jan 2014] Iran government finding ways to end air pollution - English
Iran's transportation and fuel center is teaming with the country's traffic police, department of motor vehicles and Iran's Environmental...
Iran's transportation and fuel center is teaming with the country's traffic police, department of motor vehicles and Iran's Environmental Protection Organization (IEPO) to remove aged vehicles to assist in solving the country's air pollution crisis. According to TIME Magazine Iran has 4 cities named as the top ten most polluted cities in the world. As air pollution continues to be an issue in Iran, government organizations have teamed up to solve this catastrophe for good. The goal is to remove vehicles aged private automobiles, taxis, passenger busses and trucks 20 years and older because they fail vehicle emission testing which is the core foundation for air pollution. PTC (Iran's transportation and fuel center estimates there are 1,200,000 aged vehicles throughout Iran. According to Iran's Environmental Protection Organization over 70% of air pollution in Iran especially in the capital Tehran which populates close to 14,000,000 is a direct cause of these aged vehicles.) In addition there are close to 9 million motorcycles in Iran of which 3 million are over aged. In the past 9 months close to 300,000 automobiles, busses and trucks and 600,000 motorcycles have been taken off the streets. The government is also offering a low interest rate loan for residents to turn in their aged vehicles and purchase brand new automobiles. The government is giving taxi drivers a loan of almost $7,000 while bus and truck drivers can get a loan of $20,000 and $50,000 respectively. Also according to IEPO Iran petroleum factories will only produce fuel based on Euro 4 standards by the end of March 2015. Currently Iran is importing Euro 4 standard fuel till it becomes fully efficient.
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[31 Jan 2014] Kerry: Syria could face consequences for failing to remove...
The US administration is stepping up criticism of the Syrian government over the removal of its chemical weapons. Secretary of State John Kerry...
The US administration is stepping up criticism of the Syrian government over the removal of its chemical weapons. Secretary of State John Kerry says all options are still on the table and that Syria could face consequences for failing to get rid of its stockpile of chemical weapons.
Over the past two days, the US administration has repeatedly accused Damascus of deliberately stalling the international disarmament deal to remove its chemical weapons. But Russia has rejected Washington\'s charges that the Syrian government is dragging its feet in the effort to eliminate its chemical weapons stockpile. Moscow says a June 30 deadline to destroy Syria\'s arsenal of toxic agents remains viable, despite delays. The Kremlin says the delays are due to security problems on the road to the port of Latakia and insufficient technical support from the outside world.
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[02 Feb 2014] Syrians rally in solidarity with President Bashar al-Assad...
Syrian people have held rallies to show solidarity with president Bashar al-Assad.
The rallies were held in the capital Damascus and the town of...
Syrian people have held rallies to show solidarity with president Bashar al-Assad.
The rallies were held in the capital Damascus and the town of Nabak. Similar demonstrations have frequently taken place during the past couple of years. Foreign-backed insurgents have repeatedly fired mortar shells and carried out bombings in urban and rural areas where they suspect people support the Damascus government. The attacks have caused heavy casualties.
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