October, 2013

• 21 October

  US condemns siege of Damascus suburbs

  The US condemned Syrian regime for its siege of suburbs in Damascus, calling on government “to allow immediate and unfettered humanitarian access to these areas,” particularly on Muadamiyet Al-Cham, where residents have been without “basic necessities” for nearly a year.

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• 21 October

  EU FMs to discuss Egypt, Libya and Syria

  Recent developments in Egypt, Libya and Syria are on the agenda of the formal meeting of EU Foreign Ministers in Luxembourg on Monday. According to EU sources, EU High Representative Catherine Ashton will brief the ministers about her recent trip to Cairo.

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• 21 October

  Syrian suicide bomb blast kills 31

  A SUICIDE bomber driving a truck packed with 1.5 tons of explosives killed at least 31 people and wounded dozens in the Syrian city of Hama yesterday. The man blew himself up inside the vehicle on a busy road on the outskirts of the city in central Syria, the SANA …

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• 21 October

  Egypt: Mubarak trial continues behind closed doors

  Egyptian state media say top security officials are testifying behind closed doors in the retrial of former President Hosni Mubarak, who faces charges related to the killings of around 900 protesters

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• 21 October

  Tunisia: National dialogue to start on October 23

  The national dialogue will officially begin next October 23, Secretary-General of the Tunisian General Labour Union (UGTT) Hassine Abassi said on Friday. “We are doomed to the same fate; mainly in implementing the roadmap, finding a common ground and overcoming all obstacles”, Abassi said at the end

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• 21 October

  Thirteen terrorists killed by Tunisian security forces

  Thirteen members of the armed terrorist group holed up in Mount Touayer, Gbollat in Beja, have been killed so far. Seven charred bodies were found during the search operations, bringing to thirteen the number of terrorists killed to date. Other members of the same terrorist group were arrested while more …

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• 21 October

  Germany green lights start of 22nd chapter in Turkey’s EU accession

  Germany has given the green light for the opening of the 22nd chapter in the EU accession negotiations. The formal launch of talks regarding the chapter on regional policy, which was delayed until after the release of the 2013 EU progress report

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• 21 October

  Nawaz Sharif underlines Kashmir issues before US visit

   Ahead of his first meeting here with US President Barack Obama, Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has said that world powers should get involved to resolve the Kashmir issue. “The world powers should do so as India and Pakistan both were nuclear powers and the region was a nuclear flash …

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• 21 October

  Saudi Arabia turns down UNSC seat

  Saudi Arabia has turned down a non-permanent seat in the UN Security Council, accusing the world body of failing to deal with the Syrian crisis. The Saudi Foreign Ministry said that the UN needs to be reformed, and in particular the Security Council.

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• 21 October

  Bulgaria backs Turkey and Western Balkans on EU path

  Bulgaria has reiterated its support for Turkey and Western Balkan countries’ EU accession efforts. “Bulgaria has always been consistent in its support for the European future of the countries from the region. We are convinced that European integration is the only right way to achieve prosperity, security and

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