Assad confident in victory in Syria war warns of Israel retaliation
Reuters reports Syrian President Bashar al Assad declaring confidence in victory over rebels in a televised interview. He warned Damascus would retaliate against future Israeli airstrikes while noting vague talks on weapons contracts, and framed the conflict as a world war with Hezbollah as an ally amid stalled Geneva peace efforts.
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Fears rise in Iraq as new bombing wave kills 33
Iraq faces another wave of bombing that killed 33, prompting Baghdad to consider sweeping car bans to curb attacks. The UN envoy warned systemic violence could explode as Prime Minister Maliki toured security checkpoints to show action. Security forces struggle to contain the bloodshed amid Sunni protests fueling tensions.
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Nigeria bills ban gay marriage and rights groups
Nigeria's House votes to ban same sex marriage and outlaw gay rights groups with up to ten year prison terms for public affection and aiding marriage. The measure mirrors a Senate bill and now goes to President Goodluck Jonathan for possible signature amid wider Western criticism.
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