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Tit-for-tat game leads Arab league to blame Israel

Article Sapa Afp - 9 Apr 2014

Arab foreign ministers say Israel is "wholly responsible for the dangerous stalemate" in US-brokered peace talks scheduled to end on April 29.

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Arab report slams US ideas for security in Palestine

Article Staff Reporter - 21 Dec 2013

The Arab League has rejected US proposals that would allow Israeli soldiers to be stationed on the eastern border of a future Palestinian state.

Syria becomes talking point of Arab League summit

Article Staff Reporter - 27 Mar 2012

Arab leaders will offer plans to break the political 'stalemate' engulfing Syria but they will not demand the resignation of President Bashar Assad.

Iraq hammered by roadside bombings

Article Staff Reporter - 20 Mar 2012

Car and roadside bombs have killed at least 43 people in cities across Iraq, extending a spate of violence ahead of next week's Arab League summit.

Saving Syria

Analysis Staff Reporter - 23 Feb 2012

The Responsibility to Protect doctrine is in danger of being deemed useless as thousands of Syrian civilians continue to die at the state's hands.

China seeks amends with Arab League after Syria veto

Article Staff Reporter - 14 Feb 2012

A Chinese envoy has met the head of the Arab league as the country tries to repair relations damaged by its veto of a UN resolution on Syria.

UK foreign secretary labels Syrian violence ‘appalling’

Article Staff Reporter - 13 Feb 2012

British Foreign Secretary William Hague has called ongoing violence in Syria "appalling", while stressing the importance of the Arab League's role.

Al-Qaeda support for Syrian revolt poses new problems

Article Staff Reporter - 13 Feb 2012

Al-Qaeda has voiced its support for Syria's revolt, posing new problems for the West and Arab nations, who have called for its president to step down.

‘Friends of Syria’ coalition to become a reality

Article Staff Reporter - 11 Feb 2012

The Arab League is likely to launch a "Friends of Syria" coalition and appoint a special envoy to the strife-torn country.

Homs blitzed by Syrian troops

Article Staff Reporter - 10 Feb 2012

Syrian troops have sealed off the population of a rebel stronghold in the city of Homs and bombarded it using tanks, helicopters and artillery.

After the veto: Russia takes lead in Syrian crisis

Article Staff Reporter - 8 Feb 2012

Russia has stepped into efforts to resolve the deepening Syrian crisis, calling for an "Arab solution" to the anger against Bashar al-Assad's regime.

Arab League seeks UN support on Syria

Article Staff Reporter - 25 Jan 2012

As the monitors head out of Syria, the Arab League has called on the United Nations to support a plan to end President Bashar al-Assad's rule.

Syria rejects unity plan as bloody conflict rages on

Article Staff Reporter - 24 Jan 2012

Syria has rejected the Arab League's plan to end the country's conflict, saying the call for a unity government is a violation of Syria's sovereignty.

Syria rejects calls for Assad to step down

Article Staff Reporter - 23 Jan 2012

Syria has rejected a call by Arab League foreign ministers for President Bashar al-Assad to hand over power and set up a new unity government.

Syria considers letting Arab League monitors stay longer

Article Staff Reporter - 18 Jan 2012

Syria says it might allow Arab monitors to stay for another month on its peacekeeping mission, but those against Bashar al-Assad want UN intervention.

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