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Free Syrian Army denies implication in Aleppo blasts
SYRIA

Free Syrian Army denies implication in Aleppo blasts

The head of the Free Syrian Army (FSA), Ryad al-Bashar, has told FRANCE 24 that his forces were not involved in Friday's twin blasts on security buildings in Syria's second city of Aleppo, denying an earlier claim by an FSA colonel.
US, Israeli officials meet amid rising concern over Iran
DIPLOMACY

US, Israeli officials meet amid rising concern over Iran

Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman met for talks with US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in Washington Tuesday amid speculation that Israel is considering a military solution to international concerns over Iran's nuclear programme.
Turkey, Qatar urge renewed negotiations with Tehran
MUNICH SECURITY CONFERENCE

Turkey, Qatar urge renewed negotiations with Tehran

Turkish and Qatari officials said a military strike on Iran would be disastrous for the region and dismissed suggestions of tighter sanctions to rein in its nuclear programme, saying renewed negotiations with Tehran were the only option.
Overnight air raids target al Qaeda militants in Yemen
YEMEN

Overnight air raids target al Qaeda militants in Yemen

Overnight air raids targeted al Qaeda posts in Yemen, killing at least 11 militants including several local leaders, witnesses said Tuesday. Al Qaeda fighters have capitalised on months of political unrest to take over areas of the country's south.
Netanyahu set to win new Likud leadership mandate
ISRAEL

Netanyahu set to win new Likud leadership mandate

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu looks set to win a new mandate to head the Likud party in a Tuesday primary. With elections not due until 2013, Netanyahu's call for a primary has prompted speculation that he intends to call an early vote.
Hamas leader on first official trip to Jordan since exile
JORDAN

Hamas leader on first official trip to Jordan since exile

Hamas leader and Jordanian national Khaled Meshaal arrived Sunday on a first official visit to the country since his 1999 exile. The visit is seen as likely to mollify Jordan's Islamist groups, which have agitated for sweeping political reforms.
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On the ground with the Free Syrian Army
SYRIA - EXCLUSIVE REPORT

On the ground with the Free Syrian Army

Foreign journalists have been mostly unable to work in Syria since the uprising began last March and a harsh government crackdown ensued. Two undercover FRANCE 24 reporters provide an exclusive report of conditions on the ground.
US marine spared jail over Haditha killings
IRAQ WAR

US marine spared jail over Haditha killings

US marine Sergeant Frank Wuterich was on Tuesday spared a jail sentence for his role in a 2005 massacre of 24 civilians in the Iraqi city of Haditha. The Staff Sergeant now faces only a demotion to the rank of private.
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