State media says a "technical error" caused explosion near Latakia, leading to injury of six people.
Defence ministry says several people killed after suicide attacker targets market in Saada in north of country.
Former official of the Communist Party's Yongcheng branch executed after being convicted of raping 11 underage girls.
Turkish Journalists' Association calls on officials to investigate Monday's assault on two cameramen in Istanbul.
Banks allow rural poor to deposit cattle as collateral for cash as industry taps into husbandry sector worth $1bn.
19 Jun 2013 10:33 GMT
One year since taking refuge at the Ecuadorian embassy in the UK, WikiLeaks chief continues to await word on asylum.
19 Jun 2013 09:08 GMT
Persecuted ethnic Oromo demand UN protection amid xenophobic attacks and government hostility over the Blue Nile dam.
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Circassians are protesting the holding of the 2014 Winter Olympic Games 150 years after being expelled from their land.
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Two years since the start of the uprising, rebels and Assad's forces remain locked in conflict.
Extensive coverage of political unrest that spread from Istanbul to other areas.
Weeks of demonstrations could benefit AKP's grip on power - or be a game-changer.
More than 100 million girls have suffered genital 'cutting' to save family honour.
News and analysis of 2013 presidential contest as Ahmadinejad finishes second term.
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