China opposes forced 'regime change' in Syria
2012-02-01 08:13:14
China on Tuesday voiced its firm opposition to the use of force to resolve the Syrian issue, the practice to forcefully push for the "regime change".
Yemen minister escapes assassination attempt
2012-01-31 21:35:39
Yemeni Information Minister Ali al-Amrani escaped an assassination attempt in the capital Sanaa on Tuesday, an aide said.
Syrian authorities agree to Moscow talks: Russia
2012-01-30 22:34:20
The Syrian authorities have agreed to take part in talks in Moscow mediated by Russia, and Russia hopes the Syrian opposition will also agree take part, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Monday.
Iran to stop oil exports to some EU members
2012-01-30 09:22:58
Iran's Oil Minister said his country will soon stop oil exports to certain members of the European Union.
'No bill yet drafted' on Iran's oil ban to EU
2012-01-30 04:20:13
Iran says no bill has been drafted or brought to the legislature regarding an oil exports ban to the EU.
Iran says oil may hit $150 per barrel on EU ban
2012-01-29 20:24:40
Oil prices could rise as high as $150 a barrel because of the European Union ban on imports of Iranian crude.
IAEA inspectors arrive in Iran
2012-01-29 15:45:43
High-ranking officials of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) arrived in Iran on Sunday morning, the satellite Press TV reported.
AL halts observer mission in Syria
2012-01-29 07:21:23
The Arab League (AL) decided to suspend its observer mission in Syria, head of AL's monitoring operation room in Cairo said on Saturday.
UN discusses Syrian resolution
2012-01-28 15:39:56
The UN Security Council met behind closed doors Friday to discuss a European-Arab draft resolution on Syria.
Bomb attack in Baghdad kills 24
2012-01-27 17:33:56
At least 24 people were killed when a bomb exploded near a Baghdad marketplace on Friday in the latest attack on a mainly Shi'ite neighbourhood since a political crisis erupted in December.
Iran remains defiant despite mounting pressure
2012-01-27 16:14:45
Despite mounting political and economic pressure, Iranian officials have maintained a defiant tone on European and US threats of more sanctions.
AL chief to go to UN over Syria
2012-01-27 10:35:37
Chief of the Arab League Nabil al-Arabi and Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim Al- Thani will go to United Nations Saturday for support of an Arab initiative.