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Israel braces for massive cyber-offensive
Hackers around the world are plotting to strike Israel's online presence in a coordinated cyber-attack later this week.
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Ya'alon on Syria: When it damages our interests - we'll respond
Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon announced Tuesday that Israel has no intention to interfere in the ongoing Syrian civil war.
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China mobilizing troops, jets near Korea
China has placed military forces on heightened alert in the northeastern part of the country.
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Syrian rebels said close to chemical weapons cache
Syrian opposition forces on Monday night reportedly captured the northern city of Al-Safira.
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North Korea 'crisis gone too far' says UN's Ban Ki-moon
UN chief Ban Ki-moon has said the North Korea "crisis has gone too far"
after Pyongyang announced plans to restart its main Yongbyon nuclear
complex.
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Egypt becoming a nightmare for Muslim Brothers
For the Muslim Brotherhood, the long awaited dream come true is turning into a nightmare.
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UN General Assembly to vote on global arms treaty
The vote comes a week after Iran, North Korea and Syria blocked the treaty's adoption by consensus.
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Lebanese Daily Renews Age-Old Jewish Blood Libel
The Lebanese daily Al-Sharq published an article last week that claimed
that Jews eat matzah made with the blood of non-Jews during the holiday
of Passover.
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Bailout paper gives Cyprus four years to balance budget
Cyprus has four years to implement austerity plans and to balance its
budget, according to a leaked copy of bailout terms proposed by
international lenders.
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Iranian tourists in Egypt showcase warming ties
More than 50 Iranian tourists arrived by boat to the ancient city of
Luxor on Monday as part of a rare visit that showcases how much ties
between the two countries have warmed.