Qatar revives proposal to send Arab force to SyriaQatar has made a fresh call for an Arab force to end bloodshed in Syria if current diplomatic efforts by international peace envoy Lakhdar Brahimi fail, according to the Doha-based Al Jazeera television. More… |
Turkey threatens to use 'greater force'Turkey's military will respond with greater force if shelling from Syria continues to hit its territory, its chief of staff said on Wednesday, as clashes between the Syrian army and rebels intensified along the border. More… |
Iran-West confrontation fears growFears of a confrontation between the West and Iran grew with the failure of the UN nuclear watchdog's latest mission to Iran, sending oil prices to a nine-month high. The US criticised Iran on Wednesday over the collapse of the I More… |
Excessive force used in Bahrain clamp: panelBahrain's security forces used excessive force to suppress protests earlier this year, an inquiry commission said on Wednesday, and urged a review of sentences handed down by authorities against those it held responsible for the turmoil. More… |








