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Activists report clashes in Syrian capital
Syrian troops and rebels clashed inside Damascus for a second day on
Monday, causing plumes of black smoke to drift over the city's skyline
in some of the worst violence in the tightly controlled capital since
the country's crisis began 16 months ago.
* 'Arab Internal Disputes Fuel Anti-Israel Terror'
A growing terrorist state in Sinai and disputes in Lebanon increase the
likelihood of missile attacks on Israel, says a defense analyst.
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Clinton in Israel: A Time for Pleasantries
Other than "It's a beautiful day" and other pleasantries, Hillary
Clinton's remarks had little content - four months before US
elections.
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Syria conflict: West 'blackmailing' Russia on sanctions
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said Western attempts to get
Moscow to discuss sanctions against Syria contain "elements of
blackmail".
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North Korea military head Ri Yong-ho 'relieved of post'
North Korean military chief Ri Yong-ho has been removed from all official posts, according to state media.
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Romney to Break Fast of Temple Mount Mourning with Netanyahu
Romney's visit to Israel on the fast day mourning the destruction of
the Holy Temples shows his insight on Israel, says campaign adviser.
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Christians Flood Knesset with 'New Judaism'
Knesset Members are furious after finding in their mail boxes what many
called missionary propaganda promoting the New Testament.
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Iraq in deals to boost energy exploration
Iraq signed an initial deal with a Kuwait-led consortium Monday and a
contract was awarded to a Russia-led group to drill for energy, part of
Baghdad's efforts to strengthen its role as a major producer.
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'Cell plotted to kidnap IDF soldier for bargaining'
Shin Bet reveals Palestinians from village near J'lem planned to kidnap soldier to exchange for terror leaders.
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'Israel being excluded from counterterrorism parley'
Simon Wiesenthal Center founder: I'm prepared to believe Israel is
being left out intentionally from Global Counterterrorism Forum.