Iraq hit by wave of deadly bombings and shootings, Bahraini king hails Syrian uprising while condemning foreign plot against his regime, presidential campaigns intensify as Somalia's election draws near, and more.

Today's headlines in full:

Iraq hit by wave of deadly bombings and shootings
Al Jazeera, Qatar

Pakistan: Ten dead in sectarian attack
Al-Alam, Iran

Clashes in southeastern Turkey on 28th anniversary of PKK
Al-Alam, Iran

Bahraini king hails Syrian uprising while condemning foreign plot against his regime
Al-Alam, Iran

Bahrain: Activist Nabeel Rajab sentenced to three years in prison
BBC Arabic, UK

Two powerful explosions rock Israeli Red Sea resort of Eilat
BBC Arabic, UK

Presidential campaigns intensify as Somalia's election draws near
Press TV, Iran

Israeli deputy minister's aide meets with Syrian opposition
Press TV, Iran

Eighty killed in Syrian air raid on rebel-held town
Dubai TV, UAE

Israeli ambassador to US: Strike on Iran 'worth it,' even if it only delays nukes
IBA, Israel

Food and gas prices expected to rise in Israel due to US drought
IBA, Israel

Knesset swears in 17th non-Jewish MK during special summer session
IBA, Israel

Iraq to strengthen economic, political ties with Iran
Al-Iraqiya TV, Iraq

Image: Security personnel inspect the site of a car bomb attack in Kirkuk, 250 km (155 miles) north of Baghdad, August 16, 2012: REUTERS/Ako Rasheed

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