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latest news & developmentsSyria: Bombs kill at least 27 in Damascus
Two explosions struck the heart of Damascus on Saturday, killing at least 27 people in an attack on security installations.
State TV reports on mass deaths in Syria bombing
State television in Syria has reported gruesome images from twin bomb attacks on security buildings in the countries capital.
Netanyahu’s war talk ups the ante in Iranian standoff
An uncompromising speech in the US by Israel’s prime minister has persuaded the public back home that war with Iran is possible, perhaps even likely.
New layer of doubt cast over Middle East peace drive
The path to Middle East peace, already strewn with an array of daunting obstacles, has now got one more hurdle to overcome.
Israelis, Palestinians see deal in a year
Israeli and Palestinian leaders failed in talks on Tuesday to resolve a dispute over settlement building but remain convinced they can reach a deal.