Jihadis bankroll aid efforts in Syria to win followers

Jihadis bankroll aid efforts in Syria to win followers - Christian Science Monitor Dec 17

Iran cautiously tests options in Syria beyond ally Assad

Iran cautiously tests options in Syria beyond ally Assad - AP Dec 17

£5bn illegally taken out of Zambia over past decade, says report

£5bn illegally taken out of Zambia over past decade, says report - Guardian Dec 18

Iraq president Jalal Talabani suffers a stroke

Iraq president Jalal Talabani suffers a stroke - AP Dec 18

NKorea may see few buyers despite rocket success

NKorea may see few buyers despite rocket success - AP Dec 18

US names Lebanese ex-minister Samaha 'global terrorist'

US names Lebanese ex-minister Samaha 'global terrorist' - AFP Dec 18

Syria 'genuinely worried' extremist groups could get hold of chemical weapons

Syria 'genuinely worried' extremist groups could get hold of chemical weapons - Reuters Dec 17

Diplomats: Iran may soon step up underground nuclear work

Diplomats: Iran may soon step up underground nuclear work - Reuters Dec 15

Russia sends warships to Mediterranean for possible Syria evacuation

Russia sends warships to Mediterranean for possible Syria evacuation - Reuters Dec 18

Iran nuclear chief: Tehran won't suspend higher grade uranium enrichment

Iran nuclear chief: Tehran won't suspend higher grade uranium enrichment - Reuters Dec 18

Ground forces undergo communications revolution

Ground forces undergo communications revolution - Jerusalem Post Dec 18

Rebels take control of Damascus Palestinian camp

Rebels take control of Damascus Palestinian camp - Reuters Dec 18