Over 40 people killed in car accident in Iran

2013-09-10 14:12:09

At least 40 people were killed in a car accident in Tehran-Qom highway in northern Iran, semi-official ISNA news agency reported on Tuesday.

Assad warns US over strike

2013-09-10 01:34:37

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has warned that there will be "repercussions" against any US military strike against his country.

Syrian war could derail global recovery: Li

2013-09-10 01:08:48

Premier Li Keqiang expressed concern on Monday over a looming war in Syria, saying the global economic recovery could be negatively affected.
Assad warns US over strikeSchooling may become luxury as attack looms

Schooling may become luxury as attack looms

2013-09-10 01:40:08

With one week left before the school year starts in Damascus, parents hoping it might bring some normalcy to their youngsters' lives have yet another headache with the threat of US military strikes.

Assad warns US over strike

2013-09-10 01:34:37

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has warned that there will be "repercussions" against any US military strike against his country.

Assad warns of retaliation for US attack on Syria

2013-09-09 21:37:10

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has warned that the United States can "expect everything" if it attacks Syria.

Jordan's king to visit China

2013-09-09 17:24:23

Jordan King Abdullah II Bin Al-Hussein will pay a state visit to China from September 15 to 18, the Foreign Ministry announced on Monday.

Syria issue should be handled within UN framework

2013-09-09 06:54:00

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Sunday night that the Syria issue should be dealt with under the framework of the UN Security Council (UNSC).

Iran ready to allay West over nuclear program

2013-09-08 04:23:58

Head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran Ali-Akbar Salehi said that the Islamic republic is ready to allay the West's concerns over its controversial nuclear program, Tehran Times daily reported Saturday.

Putin vows to help Syria in case of military attack

2013-09-06 23:36:36

Russia will help Syria in case of an external military attack, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday.
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Senate panel votes to authorize force in Syria

2013-09-05 04:03:55

A Senate panel has voted to give US President Barack Obama the authority to use military force against Syria in response to a deadly chemical weapons attack.

Obama wins key congressmen's backing on Syria strike

2013-09-04 10:29:31

President Barack Obama won the backing of key figures in the US Congress, including Republicans, in his call for limited US strikes on Syria to punish President Bashar al-Assad for his suspected use of chemical weapons against civilians.