China maintains contact with Syrian parties

2012-02-09 21:24:19

China has maintained communication with relevant parties, including opposition forces, in regard to the current turmoil in Syria, a Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Thursday.

Medvedev warns France over Syria crisis

2012-02-09 17:07:20

Medvedev had a telephone conversation with Sarkozy Wednesday, calling on members of the UN Security Council to avoid hasty unilateral actions on Syria.

Iran to display maquette of US drone in public

2012-02-08 19:02:31

Iran will display the maquette of the downed US drone in public next Saturday, the Sepah news affiliated to the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) reported Wednesday.

Assad's fate should be decided by Syrians:Lavrov

2012-02-08 19:02:12

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday that the fate of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad should be decided by the Syrians.

US eyes cuts to Iraq embassy

2012-02-08 11:04:14

The US government is looking to cut the size of its embassy in Iraq, by far its largest mission.

Saleh to vote in presidential elections

2012-02-08 10:16:51

Outgoing Yemeni President Saleh, currently in the US for medical treatment, said that he will return home to vote in the upcoming presidential elections

US not considering arming Syria's opposition

2012-02-08 10:09:21

The US government said that it is not considering arming the opposition in Syria, as violence continues in an 11-month turmoil facing the Arab nation.

Co-op with efforts that support Syria's stability

2012-02-08 10:06:26

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad stressed Tuesday his country's determination to cooperate with " any effort that supports Syria's stability.

Syria completes drafting constitution

2012-02-08 09:58:23

Syria's national committee tasked with preparing a draft constitution has completed its work.

Clinton, Israeli FM discuss Iran, peace talks

2012-02-08 09:52:47

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Tuesday discussed with her Israeli counterpart Avigdor Lieberman a wide range of issues.

US sanctions against Iran 'hostile moves'

2012-02-07 17:27:28

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast said Tuesday that the US sanctions against the Islamic Republic are "hostile moves."

Iran issues ultimatum to India over gas field

2012-02-07 14:31:57

Iran has set a month's deadline for a consortium of Indian state-run oil companies to sign the contract for developing a gas field discovered in the Persian Gulf.