No arms deal signed between Iran and Iraq

2014-02-26 13:35:11

Iran has not signed a deal to supply arms and ammunition to Iraq, Iranian ambassador to Baghdad Hassan Danaeifar said.

Turks stage protests demanding PM's resignation

2014-02-26 09:32:42

A leaked audio recording of Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayip Erdogan and his son has sent shockwaves through the country, with many Turks taking to the streets to stage protests demanding Erdogan's resignation.

Israel concerns over Iran nuclear program

2014-02-24 09:21:27

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu voiced his concern that Iran would become a nuclear threshold state amid its current round of talks in Geneva.

Turkish PM: tapes of talk with son a fabrication

2014-02-26 09:21:02

Turkey's Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday slammed the wiretappers who recorded Erdogan allegedly telling his son how to hide large sums of money, saying these tapes were fabricated technically.

Afghan security operations kill 76 militants

2014-02-25 15:50:24

A total of 76 militants were killed during a series of security operations conducted by the Afghan army, police and the country's intelligence agency since early Monday.

China supports UN's Syria aid resolution

2014-02-24 12:56:00

Chinese FM Wang Yi says UN Security Council Resolution shows the international community's determination and consensus to relieve Syria's humanitarian situation.

No alternative to peace with Palestinians: Peres

2014-02-21 10:54:04

There is no alternative to peace between Israel and the Palestinians, said Israeli President Shimon Peres.

Iran nuclear talks to end with agreed agenda

2014-02-20 17:32:07

Iran nuclear talks will finish early on Thursday morning after Iran and the P5+1 - China, Britain, France, Russia, the United States plus Germany - have agreed on an agenda and a framework.

Russian FM holds talks with Iraqi leaders

2014-02-20 17:22:33

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov Thursday arrived in Baghdad on an official visit to hold talks with Iraqi leaders over the Syrian crisis, bilateral ties and promotion of cooperation between the two countries, an Iraqi official television reported.

Twin blasts hit Iranian cultural center, 2 killed

2014-02-19 17:11:09

Twin suicide blasts on Wednesday morning hit the Iranian cultural mission in Lebanon's capital of Beirut, killing at least two people and injuring 32 others, Aljadeed TV and eyewitnesses said.

Iran, powers hold 'substantive' nuclear talks

2014-02-19 11:40:15

Senior US and Iranian officials met separately for 80 minutes on the sidelines of the negotiations in Vienna.

Kerry to meet Abbas about peace deal with Israel

2014-02-18 09:58:55

Us Secretary of State John Kerry seeks to nudge Israel and the Palestinians toward a peace deal by the end of April.