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Israel could hit S-300 missiles in Syria
Israel could overcome advanced S-300 anti-aircraft missiles if they were
deployed in Syria but any strikes on the system would be difficult and
risk alienating its supplier, Russia.
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Hamas denies Hezbollah booting it out of Lebanon
Hamas on Thursday denied that its members had been told by Hezbollah they were no longer welcome in Lebanon.
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Israel 'the most threatened state in the world,' says PM
Facing the threat of thousands of enemy rockets, Israel's home front is more vulnerable than ever.
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Iraq violence 'ready to explode' - UN envoy
Martin Kobler urged Iraq's political leaders to "engage immediately to pull the country out of this mayhem".
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Syrian president says army 'has balance of power'
The Syrian army has scored "major victories" against rebels and now holds "the balance of power" in the conflict.
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America's China mistake
This spring, China's navy accepted the Pentagon's invitation to participate in the 2014 Rim of the Pacific.
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Russia weapons transfer could bring war, Likud MK says
If Russia completes the sale of sophisticated S-300 missile defense systems to Syria.
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National parliaments eclipsed by EU powers
The EU financial crisis has prompted centralisation of economic and budgetary powers in Brussels.
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US defends EU allies on arms-to-Syria
US diplomats have defended Britain and France over their dismantling of the EU arms embargo on Syria..
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Russian, US, UN sets date for Syria peace talks
Russian, US and UN officials will meet next week to discuss ways to
bring the warring sides in Syria together for a peace conference.