Syria opposition urges ‘surgical strikes’ on Assad missiles

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Watchdog: Shells from Syria violence crash in Lebanon

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Germany: Syria opposition must distance itself from ‘terrorists’

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Rebels battle with tribesmen over oil in Syria’s east

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Egypt court postpones trial of 26 suspected Islamist militants

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Aide: Egypt’s Mursi to announce cabinet reshuffle

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U.S set to boost ‘non-lethal’ military aid to Syria rebels

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Families of flotilla victims reject Israeli-Turkish compensation talks

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Pakistan court extends Musharraf custody

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Saudi king replaces deputy defense minister

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Head of Egypt’s Al-Azhar meets with crown prince in Riyadh

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Egypt prosecutor to appeal cancellation of Mubarak detention

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Algeria jails French businessman, 4 nationals for running porn ring

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U.N. chief says Hezbollah poses ‘serious challenge’ to Lebanese sovereignty

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