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Confronted by significant cuts to its budget, the Israeli military is expected to cancel large-scale exercises.
Libyan Foreign Ministry on Thursday announced its decision to expel Syria's charge d'affaires and his staff.
China has maintained communication with relevant parties, including opposition forces, in regard to the current turmoil in Syria, a Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Thursday.
Medvedev had a telephone conversation with Sarkozy Wednesday, calling on members of the UN Security Council to avoid hasty unilateral actions on Syria.
Iran will display the maquette of the downed US drone in public next Saturday, the Sepah news affiliated to the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) reported Wednesday.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday that the fate of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad should be decided by the Syrians.
The US government is looking to cut the size of its embassy in Iraq, by far its largest mission.
Outgoing Yemeni President Saleh, currently in the US for medical treatment, said that he will return home to vote in the upcoming presidential elections
The US government said that it is not considering arming the opposition in Syria, as violence continues in an 11-month turmoil facing the Arab nation.
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad stressed Tuesday his country's determination to cooperate with " any effort that supports Syria's stability.
Syria's national committee tasked with preparing a draft constitution has completed its work.
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Tuesday discussed with her Israeli counterpart Avigdor Lieberman a wide range of issues.
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