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Daredevils taking selfie over Dubai skyscraper

Nineteen-year-old Alexander Remnev scaled the Dubai skyscraper - before getting his camera out to take some stomach-churning pictures.

Egypt recalls its ambassador to Syria

2012-02-19 19:50

The Egyptian Foreign Minister has decided to withdraw the country's ambassador to Syria, the official news agency MENA reported on Sunday.

Iran says ready for talks with G5+1

2012-02-19 19:48

Iran's Foreign Minister said on Sunday that the next round of nuclear talks between Iran and the five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany will be held in Istanbul.

Iraq tightens security at Syria border

2012-02-19 18:55

Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al- Maliki reviewed the security measures on the Iraqi-Syrian border against possible weapons smuggling and insurgent movement.

China's veto against Syria responsible

2012-02-19 09:09

China's "No" vote on a proposed Syria resolution at the UN General Assembly shows it can assume greater responsibility in international affairs, an expert says.

Iran's warships heading to Mediterranean

2012-02-18 20:30

Iran's navy commander, Habibollah Sayyari, said on Saturday that Iran's warships passed through the Suez Canal and headed to the Mediterranean Sea.

Vote on Syria resolution shows responsibility

2012-02-18 20:07

China's "No" vote on a proposed Syria resolution at the UN General Assembly shows it can assume greater responsibility in international affairs, an expert says.

China urges Syria to end violence

2012-02-18 17:42

China urged the Syrian government and various political factions in the country to end all acts of violence against civilians.

Obama's top advisor to visit Israel

2012-02-18 08:58

The White House said President Obama is sending his top advisor Tom Donilon to Israel at a time when speculation is rife about an imminent Israeli strike on Iran's nuclear facilities.

China's position on Syria issue

2012-02-18 08:55

UN representative says it urges all factions to engage in dialogue to agree comprehensive political reform plan and mechanism.

Libya's local militias hold control of nation

2012-02-18 08:54

One militia controls the airport. Others carve up neighborhoods of the Libyan capital into fiefdoms. They clash in the streets, terrifying residents. They hold detainees in makeshift prisons where torture is said to be rampant.

Hezbollah denies attacks

2012-02-17 10:31

The head of Shiite armed group Hezbollah denied Thursday his party's involvement in recent security incidents in India, Georgia and Thailand against Israeli diplomats.

Israel to buy dozens of Italian jets

2012-02-17 10:28

Israel reached a 1 billion-US dollar preliminary agreement with Italy to buy 30 military training jets to replace the current ones.

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