Protests after Mursi assumes powers in Egypt
2012-11-24 12:36:28
Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi's decision to assume sweeping powers caused fury amongst his opponents and prompted violent clashes in central Cairo and other cities on Friday.
US concerned over Egypt's constitutional declaration
2012-11-24 08:57:39
The US State Department on Friday expressed concerns over Egypt's new constitutional declaration, issued a day earlier by Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi.
US concerned over Egypt's constitutional declaration
2012-11-24 08:57:39
The US State Department on Friday expressed concerns over Egypt's new constitutional declaration, issued a day earlier by Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi.
Morsi draws fire with new powers
2012-11-24 07:50:56
Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi triggered controversy on Thursday by issuing a decree that will likely lead to retrials of Hosni Mubarak and his aides.
Armed men kill Syrian journalist in Damascus
2012-11-23 10:56:28
A journalist of Syria's state TV was killed Thursday by armed groups in a restive district in the Syrian capital Damascus, state-run SANA news agency said.
Morsi issues new constitutional declaration
2012-11-23 10:41:33
Egypt's presidency spokesman Yasser Ali said Thursday that President Mohamed Morsi has issued a new constitutional declaration.
Mutual respect needed on climate issue
2012-11-23 07:36:19
The next round of UN climate talks is scheduled to begin next week, and broadening consensus on the issue is shaping up to be an arduous task for nations and parties involved.
China hails Gaza ceasefire agreement
2012-11-22 22:23:08
China on Thursday welcomed the Gaza ceasefire agreement and condemned the bus bombing on Wednesday in Tel Aviv.
Israel: 55 terror suspects arrested in West Bank
2012-11-22 16:57:12
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the secret service Shin Bet arrested 55 terror suspects in an extensive operation in the West Bank overnight, the IDF said in a statement Thursday.
US reiterates commitment to Israel's security
2012-11-22 16:48:10
US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta on Wednesday talked with his Israeli counterpart Ehud Barak over phone to reiterate the strong US commitment to Israel's security and bilateral defense relationship, the Pentagon said.
Australia withdraws from Afghanistan
2012-11-22 10:55:15
The Australian Defence Force has withdrawn from its operating bases in Afghan Uruzgan province and handed over control to the Afghan military.
30 rebels, 10 govt troops killed in Syria
2012-11-22 10:47:44
As many as 30 armed men were killed Wednesday in Syria's eastern province during clashes with government troops, a pro-government media reported, as sources said that a total of 10 government forces were also killed.