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Canadian woman repatriated from Syria charged with terrorism


Friday, 6 October, 2023 , 21:21 AFP A Canadian woman linked to Islamic State jihadists who was repatriated from a camp in Syria six months ago has been charged with participating in a terrorist group, police said Friday.

Turkey launches new wave of Syria strikes


Friday, 6 October, 2023 , 20:34 AFP Turkey's defence ministry said Friday it had a launched a new wave of air strikes against Kurdish targets in Syria in retaliation for a bombing attack in Ankara.

Syria buries dead after military academy drone attack


Friday, 6 October, 2023 , 19:58 AFP Syria began burying its dead Friday after a drone attack on a military academy graduation ceremony in Homs killed dozens, while Damascus pummelled opposition-held areas in response to the assault by "terrorist organisations".

Turkey's top diplomat, Blinken discuss downed drone


Friday, 6 October, 2023 , 19:52 AFP Turkey's top diplomat told Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday that Ankara's air strikes in Syria will continue despite the US downing of a Turkish drone.

Iran decries 'political' Nobel Peace Prize


Friday, 6 October, 2023 , 18:04 AFP Iran on Friday denounced the "biased and political" action by the Nobel committee for awarding jailed rights campaigner Narges Mohammadi the Peace Prize.

Iran women's activist Narges Mohammadi wins peace Nobel


Friday, 6 October, 2023 , 17:50 AFP The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded on Friday to imprisoned activist Narges Mohammadi for her fight against the oppression of women in Iran, many of whom are removing their hijabs despite a harsh crackdown.

Iran media slam Mohammadi Nobel Peace Prize win


Friday, 6 October, 2023 , 17:47 AFP Media in Iran on Friday lambasted jailed rights campaigner Narges Mohammadi who won the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize, saying she had "collaborated with terrorist groups" and committed "anti-Iranian activities".

Turkey's top diplomat, Blinken discuss downed drone


Friday, 6 October, 2023 , 16:26 AFP Turkey's top diplomat told Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday that Ankara's air strikes in Syria will continue despite the US downing of a Turkish drone.

Syria buries dead after military academy drone attack


Friday, 6 October, 2023 , 16:18 AFP Syria began burying its dead Friday after a drone attack on a military academy graduation ceremony in Homs killed dozens, while Damascus pummelled opposition-held areas in response to the assault by "terrorist organisations".

'Proud of my mother', says Nobel Peace Prize winner's son


Friday, 6 October, 2023 , 15:52 AFP The son and husband of imprisoned Iranian women's activist Narges Mohammadi on Friday paid tribute to the winner of this year's Nobel Peace Prize.