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6th April, 2013
How a matchbook can trap a wanted man
Simple matchbooks and posters are proving an effective US tool in the hunt of world's most wanted men.
Simple matchbooks and posters are proving an effective US tool in the hunt of world's most wanted men.
25th March, 2013
Syrian rebels bombard central Damascus, army artillery hits back
Syrian rebels fired dozens of mortar bombs into central Damascus, hitting a high-security area within a kilometre of President Bashar al-Assad's residence.
Syrian rebels fired dozens of mortar bombs into central Damascus, hitting a high-security area within a kilometre of President Bashar al-Assad's residence.
3rd March, 2013
Syria and Iran condemn US plan to aid anti-Assad rebels
Syria and Iran joined forces to condemn moves by Western powers to aid rebels fighting against President Bashar al-Assad.
Syria and Iran joined forces to condemn moves by Western powers to aid rebels fighting against President Bashar al-Assad.
14th February, 2013
Senior Iranian official shot dead in Syria
The Iranian embassy in Beirut said “armed terrorists” killed a man it identified as Hessam Khoshnevis, adding that he had been involved in reconstruction work in Lebanon.
The Iranian embassy in Beirut said “armed terrorists” killed a man it identified as Hessam Khoshnevis, adding that he had been involved in reconstruction work in Lebanon.
23rd October, 2012
Army, gunmen trade fire in Beirut as tensions rise
Lebanese troops deployed in Sunni areas of the capital on Monday as fresh sectarian violence erupted, stoking stability fears after a top security official was killed in a bombing blamed on neighbouring Syria.
Lebanese troops deployed in Sunni areas of the capital on Monday as fresh sectarian violence erupted, stoking stability fears after a top security official was killed in a bombing blamed on neighbouring Syria.
20th October, 2012
Beirut bomb blast
A car bomb blast in Beirut on Friday killed eight people including a top security official linked to the anti-Damascus camp in Lebanon, prompting opposition…
A car bomb blast in Beirut on Friday killed eight people including a top security official linked to the anti-Damascus camp in Lebanon, prompting opposition…
20th October, 2012
Assad accused as Beirut bomb kills security official
The rush-hour bombing in the predominantly Christian district of Ashrafieh also left 86 people wounded, Information Minister Walid Daouk said.
The rush-hour bombing in the predominantly Christian district of Ashrafieh also left 86 people wounded, Information Minister Walid Daouk said.
19th October, 2012
Beirut car bomb kills anti-Damascus security official
A powerful car bomb in Beirut killed a senior official linked to the anti-Damascus camp in Lebanon on Friday, officials said, further raising tensions over the war in the neighbouring country.
A powerful car bomb in Beirut killed a senior official linked to the anti-Damascus camp in Lebanon on Friday, officials said, further raising tensions over the war in the neighbouring country.
14th August, 2012
More than 23,000 people killed in Syria: NGO
More than 23,000 people have been killed in violence in Syria since the outbreak of a revolt in March last year.
More than 23,000 people have been killed in violence in Syria since the outbreak of a revolt in March last year.
31st July, 2012
At least 40 Syrian police killed as rebels overrun Aleppo posts: NGO
Hundreds of rebels attacked the police stations in Salhin and Bab al-Nayrab (neighbourhoods) and at least 40 policemen were killed during the fighting.
Hundreds of rebels attacked the police stations in Salhin and Bab al-Nayrab (neighbourhoods) and at least 40 policemen were killed during the fighting.
11th July, 2012
Clashes in Damascus, at least nine dead in Syria: NGO
Rebels and regime troops clashed in the Damascus district of Qadam, as at least nine people were killed in violence across Syria.
Rebels and regime troops clashed in the Damascus district of Qadam, as at least nine people were killed in violence across Syria.
5th July, 2012
Syria gunmen kill three senior officers: NGO
Gunmen have shot dead a Syrian general and two other senior officers in a day of violence that resulted in nearly 100 deaths across the country.
Gunmen have shot dead a Syrian general and two other senior officers in a day of violence that resulted in nearly 100 deaths across the country.
24th June, 2012
Atleast 16 troops killed in Syria’s north: NGO
“The clashes happened almost simultaneously at dawn,” the Observatory's Rami Abdel Rahman told AFP in Beirut by telephone.
“The clashes happened almost simultaneously at dawn,” the Observatory's Rami Abdel Rahman told AFP in Beirut by telephone.
21st May, 2012
Fears of Syria spillover from Beirut violence
The fighting, which killed two and wounded 18, erupted after reports emerged that army troops had shot dead an anti-Syria Sunni cleric.
The fighting, which killed two and wounded 18, erupted after reports emerged that army troops had shot dead an anti-Syria Sunni cleric.
27th March, 2012
At least eight killed in Syria violence
BEIRUT: At least eight people, including four civilians, were killed early Tuesday across Syria in clashes between regime forces and rebel troops, the Syrian Observatory…
BEIRUT: At least eight people, including four civilians, were killed early Tuesday across Syria in clashes between regime forces and rebel troops, the Syrian Observatory…
16th January, 2012
Beirut building collapse kills at least 26
At least 26 people were killed when an old six-storey building in the Lebanese capital collapsed, officials said on Monday, with more people still trapped under the rubble.
At least 26 people were killed when an old six-storey building in the Lebanese capital collapsed, officials said on Monday, with more people still trapped under the rubble.
7th November, 2011
Syrian troops kill 11 despite Arab League accord
BEIRUT: Syrians in the restive region of Homs have performed special prayers for a major Muslim holiday to the sound of explosions and gunfire…
BEIRUT: Syrians in the restive region of Homs have performed special prayers for a major Muslim holiday to the sound of explosions and gunfire…
23rd August, 2011
Syrian troops kill seven after UN team visit
BEIRUT: Syrian security forces killed at least seven people in a flashpoint central city following a visit by members of a UN humanitarian team, activists…
BEIRUT: Syrian security forces killed at least seven people in a flashpoint central city following a visit by members of a UN humanitarian team, activists…
5th July, 2011
Lebanon opposition demands PM back UN Hariri court
BEIRUT: Lebanon’s opposition has demanded Prime Minister Najib Mikati announce his full support for a UN-backed court charging Hezbollah members in ex-premier Rafiq Hariri’s murder,…
BEIRUT: Lebanon’s opposition has demanded Prime Minister Najib Mikati announce his full support for a UN-backed court charging Hezbollah members in ex-premier Rafiq Hariri’s murder,…
2nd July, 2011
Hezbollah poised to ride out indictments
BEIRUT: In a country with a history of scores left unsettled, Hezbollah is in a strong position to ride out an indictment accusing a high-ranking…
BEIRUT: In a country with a history of scores left unsettled, Hezbollah is in a strong position to ride out an indictment accusing a high-ranking…
