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Beirut`s Explosion: The Sunni-Shia Bellum Sanctum Returns to Hezbollah`s Security Zone

There are at least 46 fatalities from the rush hour terrorist bombings.

(Burj al-Barajneh camp, BEIRUT) - At least 46 confirmed deaths as families claim the bodies of their departed loved ones and nearly 250 wounded, many seriously, are being treated at the three Shia run hospitals, Al-Sahel, Bahman and Al-Rassoul Al-Aazam in this observer’s south Beirut neighborhood of Haret Hreik.

Bahman Hospital recorded 20 deaths, and treated approximately 100 victims, approximately 20 percent of whom are in critical condition.

At Least 153 Killed in Paris in Six Terror Attacks

No group has taken responsibility for the Friday the 13th attacks

(SALEM, Ore.) - Paris suffered six strikes of terror Friday night killing at least 153 people. The President of France has closed the borders to the country.

French President Francois Hollande has declared a state of emergency. "We have to show compassion and solidarity and we also have to show unity and keep our cool. France must be strong and great," he said.

Al Nusra Front, America`s Final Candidate for Syria

Israel, as America’s most important ally in the region, has developed good relations with Al-Nusra forces in southern Syria which it suggests Israel's association and agreement with America's project.

(SALEM, Ore.) - A US diplomat announced that his country intends to formally support the Syrian opposition group, the al Qaeda linked Jabhat al-Nusra, as a possible alternative to the government of Bashar in Syria.

He also said that if Jabhat al-Nusra only fights the Syrian forces then possibility of interaction with this group would be more.

Ayatollah Khamenei: US`s Objectives in Region Differ 180 Degrees

“The main cause of these insecurities lies in the US support for the Zionist regime and terrorist groups" - Ayatollah Khamenei

(SALEM, Ore.) - Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, attended a meeting Sunday with Iran's Foreign Minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif, as well as the ambassadors and chargés d’affaires representing the Islamic Republic overseas.

“Like all countries in the world, the country (Iran)’s foreign policy is based on long-term interests and principles and values and does not change with the taking office of administrations with different political attitudes.

Syrian Terrorists Congratulate Justice and Development Party (AKP) in Turkey

The EGP mentioned tremendous pressure on media freedom before the election

(SALEM, Ore.) - As reported by the Turkish 7 Sabah news center, the leader of Syrian Jaish ul-Islam (the Army of Islam) wrote an official letter to Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan and congratulated his victory in the Turkish general election.

In this letter, the leader of this terrorist group congratulated the Turkish nation for this success...

Qatar`s Efforts to Spy on the Activities of Egypt in Beirut

Qatar is the third country after Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates that has employed Samir Geagea directly and without secrecy.

(SALEM, Ore.) - An informed source in Lebanon revealed that the leader of the Lebanese Forces, Samir Geagea, was summoned to Qatar to explain the political situation in Lebanon; particularly Egyptian activities in Lebanon. According to the report, Geagea answered to Qatar's intelligence chief.

It is said Geagea's trip took place after his visit to Saudi Arabia. As he was warmly welcomed at the time of his return from Qatar, it seems likely that Samir Geagea drew Qatar's satisfaction in the missions.

Erdogan Urges Palestinians to Ease Peace Process Demands

Turkish leader deflects Palestinian call for Israeli officials to agree to sustainable peace.

(SALEM, Ore.) - A Turkish journalist revealed Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's remarks in a meeting with Arab representatives of Israeli Parliament. According to this journalist, Erdogan said that Palestinians should decrease their demands to achieve peace.

Based on this report, a Super News correspondent posted important issues with Erdoğan's remarks in his personal page on social networks, quoting a present representative of the ruling party in the meeting with Arab representatives of the Israeli parliament.

What Does Blackwater Do in Yemen?

The presence of this company in Yemen indicates that the House of Saud seeks a way out of the Yemeni quagmire at any cost.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The company formerly known as Blackwater, now called XE, has forces on the ground in Yemen, according to Yemeni journalist Abdullah bin Amer.

In a report on the website Yemen Press, Amer wrote that Blackwater, whose license in Iraq was revoked by Baghdad for committing crimes, sent military forces into Yemen, reportedly at the request of Saudi Arabia.

Iran Sets Conditions Prior to Participation in Syrian Peace Talks

Adel al-Jubeir, the Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs, says the war on Yemen has approached its final days.

(TEHRAN / SALEM, Ore.) - Iran has said that its participation in the Syrian peace talks and negotiations with U.S. is contingent upon certain preconditions which Washington has allegedly accepted.

Tehran's first requirement in order to enter the Syria talks is the immediate cessation of Saudi acts of aggression against Yemen, thus the U.S. administration has asked Saudi Arabia to end its war on Yemen.

Four Objectives Kurdistan Democratic Party Seeks to Achieve

Recent violent clashes claimed lives of 5 and injured 147 civilians.

(Alwaght English News / SALEM ) - Over the past few months, the Iraqi Kurdistan region has been in severe crisis over its presidency. In the past weeks, after failing to decide on the region’s president post, the crisis intensified and became violent.

The political parties’ parliamentary agreements reached in 2013 which led into extension of Masoud Barzani’s presidency term for more two years, expired on August 19, 2015.