UN appeals for $4.4b to aid people in Syria
2013-06-08 11:09:57
The UN on Friday launched an appeal for $4.4 billion to help the estimated 6.8 million people in need of dire humanitarian assistance in Syria.
Supporters of Iran presidential candidate gather
2013-06-08 10:43:41
Iran's 11th presidential election is scheduled for June 14.
Iran says not to interrupt nuclear activities
2013-06-06 20:45:31
Iran will not interrupt nuclear activities and uranium enrichment under pressures, Iran's permanent representative to the International Atomic Energy Agency Ali-Asghar Soltanieh said.
US urges Hezbollah, Iran withdrawing from Syria
2013-06-06 09:48:14
The White House on Wednesday denounced the Syrian government's recapture of the strategic central city of al-Qussair.
24 detained over Twitter support for protest
2013-06-05 17:28:22
Twenty-four people were detained overnight in the Aegean Izmir province for supporting via Twitter the ongoing protests across Turkey.
Syrian army recaptures al-Qussair city: report
2013-06-05 15:02:48
Syrian troops have regained full control of the strategic central city of al-Qussair in the Homs province after two-week-long offensive.
US steps up sanctions on Iran
2013-06-05 11:57:43
The United States unveiled aggressive new sanctions against Iran, targeting its currency for the first time along with the country's auto sector, a key source of jobs and revenue.
Turkish deputy PM seeks to calm protests
2013-06-05 11:56:48
Turkey's deputy prime minister sought to mollify tens of thousands of anti-government demonstrators on Tuesday by apologizing.
A glance at Dubai Police fleet of cars
2013-06-05 10:36:41
The Dubai Police fleet of cars includes Aston Martin, Bentley Continental GT Coupe, Ferrari, and a recently added Bugatti Veyron.
No alternative to political solution for Syria
2013-06-04 17:22:25
There is no alternative to a political solution toward ending the Syria crisis, European Council President Herman Van Rompuy said.
Iraq: Arming Syrian opposition threatens stability
2013-06-03 17:33:57
The Iraqi Prime Minister said on Monday that Iraq is worried about the EU decision of arming the Syrian opposition.
US sends congratulations to Palestine's new PM
2013-06-03 14:39:39
US Secretary of State John Kerry on Sunday congratulated Rami Hamdallah on his appointment as new Palestinian prime minister.