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After Paris attacks, pressure builds for global military response to Islamic State

Washington will look to European and Arab allies to step up their military participation in Iraq and Syria.

Nov 15, 2015

Lebanon: 43 dead as two Islamic State suicide bombers hit Hezbollah stronghold

Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the bomb blast which killed 43 people and injured 240 people.

Nov 13, 2015

Lebanon mourns victims of twin suicide attack by Isis

Lebanese Prime Minister Tammam Salam announced that Friday would be a day of national mourning for victims in a twin suicide attack

Nov 13, 2015

Saudi prince drug bust puts focus on Captagon, the amphetamine of choice for Isis

Captagon is hugely popular in the Middle East but is largely unheard of in other countries.

Oct 27, 2015

Lebanon: Saudi royal, four others arrested at Beirut airport with 2 tons of drugs

He was carrying 40 bags of Captagon amphetamine pills, weighing about 2 tons.

Oct 26, 2015

Qudsaya Siege Enters 44th Day: 2,50,000 People Trapped without Food, Water in Syrian City

A local NGO has warned that the city is heading towards a major 'humanitarian catastrophe.'

Aug 31, 2015

'Phantom': Five Reasons to Watch Saif-Katrina Starrer this Weekend [PHOTOS]

Five reasons why should not miss Saif Ali Khan and Katrina Kaif starrer "Phantom" this weekend.

Aug 27, 2015

Egyptian Singer Amal Maher Becomes 'Air Hostess'

Egyptian singer Amal Maher recently tweeted a picture of herself posing in an Egypt Air stewardess attire.

Jun 22, 2015

Oxfam seeks to reach 3m people in Syria

Global aid agency Oxfam wants to double to 3m the number of people it can reach inside Syria with water and hygiene projects, the head of Oxfams British office said on Tuesday (16 June) after meetings with officials in Damascus.

Jun 17, 2015

Amnesty calls response to refugee crises ‘dismal and disappointing’

Amnesty International launched its report Global Refugee Crisis: A Conspiracy of Neglect at a news conference in Beirut on Monday (15 June).

Jun 15, 2015

Mother of reporter US reporter Austin Tice urges government help

The mother of American reporter Austin Tice, who has been missing in Syria for more than three years, believes her son is alive and called on the Syrian government to aid in his release.

May 19, 2015

Isis militants after taking over the Iraqi city of Ramadi have massacred many soldiers. The Iraqi security forces abandoned their posts, leaving behind dozens of US humvees.

Isis Militants Carry out Massacre in Ramadi as Iraqi Forces Retreat

At least 500 people, including civilians, are feared to have been killed by the Isis in the last few days, a spokesman said.

May 18, 2015

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's congress speech on Tuesday morning can be watched live online streaming.

'Iran is like Isis, Nazi Regime', Netanyahu Says in US Congress Speech [Full Text]

'Iran and ISIS are competing for the crown of militant Islam'.

Mar 4, 2015

US Built Bomb, Mossad Pulled Trigger to Kill Top Hezbollah Leader in Syria: Report

The script of the whole operation has been revealed to The Washington Post

Jan 31, 2015

Reactions in Beirut to new edition of Charlie Hebdo

This week's post-attack edition of the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo will be made available in six languages including English, Arabic and Turkish, the chief editor says. Beirut residents react. Duration: 01:10

Jan 14, 2015

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