President Says Iran Never After Producing,Using WMDs
2012-05-23 21:12:19
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Wednesday that Iran has never been after producing or using weapons of mass destruction (WMDs), the official IRNA news agency reported.
EU Chief Spokesman Says World Powers Propose to Reduce Iranian Uranium Enrichment
2012-05-23 19:20:39
Michael Mann, spokesman of European Union's foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton, said Wednesday that the world powers submitted a proposal to Iran to reduce uranium enrichment during Baghdad nuclear talks.
Iran Nuclear Talks in Baghdad Begin
2012-05-23 18:30:17
Key talks to resolve the nuclear dispute between Iran and the world six major powers in addition to the European Union have started in the Iraqi capital Baghdad on Wednesday.
S. Korea Given More Jurisdiction Over U.S. Forces in Revised SOFA
2012-05-23 17:10:44
South Korea and the United States agreed to revise a pact outlining the legal status of U.S. forces operating here to allow South Korea more legal jurisdiction, the foreign ministry said here Wednesday.
Army Helicopter Feared Crashed in E. Pakistan
2012-05-23 16:52:59
A Pakistani army helicopter was feared crashed as it went missing during a training mission in Pakistan's eastern province of Punjab on Wednesday afternoon, local media quoted army sources as saying.
Sudan, South Sudan to Resume Talks
2012-05-23 15:35:46
Mbeki expressed hope that the negotiations would resume soon after the meeting of the two delegations next week, saying that all the issues of difference would be included in the agenda, according to the report.
China's sovereignty over South China Sea indisputable
2012-05-23 14:59:10
In recent years, the South China Sea issue has received increased attention.Most of the disputes are related to the Nansha Islands, so the "South China Sea issue" is also called "Nansha Dispute."
Egypt's Presidential Vote Begins
2012-05-23 14:22:10
Egyptians go to polls on Wednesday morning to elect their new president after the fall of ex- President Hosni Mubarak last year.The polling stations opened at 8:00 a.m. (0600 GMT) across the country under tight security of police and troops.
Common sense required
2012-05-23 10:04:59
Japan says that the eight islands were incorporated into Japanese territory during the Meiji era (1868-1912) and the Japanese government sold most of the islets to an individual 80 years ago.
Growth pact can aid Europe's recovery
2012-05-23 09:21:26
In the meantime, we have to do more to boost growth. That's why we want to supplement the fiscal compact with a growth pact for more competitiveness.We must show the determination to hold our own as a European cultural community in a globalized world. Th
Egyptians Brace for Historic Presidential Vote
2012-05-23 08:11:10
"Both Islamists and liberals should support a civil state, which ensures the rights for minorities. The Islamists know the Koran calls for equality," Tahtawi said."Moussa has a comprehensive program with a clear plan. He stressed on the pro
Fire in Ghana Capital Renders Migrant Workers Homeless
2012-05-23 05:45:47
The fire, which started around 7 a.m., gutted some 100 wooden structures used as living quarters destroying some 1,000 rooms belonging mainly to migrant head porters popularly called "Kayayee '.