Iran will 'punish' any Israeli strike

2011-11-03 08:12:22

Iran is on alert and will "punish" any Israeli strike against it, its armed forces chief of staff, General Hassan Firouzabadi, warned on Wednesday.

Yemen clashes leave 12 dead

2011-11-03 08:12:22

13-year-old boy among those killed in renewed fighting

Palestine steps up effort to join global bodies

2011-11-03 08:12:22

RAMALLAH, West Bank - Emboldened by their admission to the UN's cultural agency, the Palestinians plan to seek membership in other international bodies as part of their campaign for statehood.

Syria to accelerate reforms

2011-11-02 20:55:21

Syria announced Tuesday evening that it agreed on a "final plan" initiated by the Arab League (AL) ministerial committee to help defuse tension in Syria.

Israel withholding money harms peace: PNA

2011-11-02 09:44:05

Israel's decision to temporarily withhold money from transferring to the Palestinian National Authority (PNA) harms peace, the Palestinian presidency said Tuesday.

Iran rebuts US plot allegations

2011-11-02 07:02:48

Iran has sent the United States a formal diplomatic note disputing U.S. allegations that Tehran was behind an alleged plot to assassinate the Saudi ambassador to the United States.

US offers talks with Iran: Iranian FM

2011-11-01 22:31:52

Iranian Foreign Minister Ali-Akbar Salehi said Tuesday that the United States has offered talks with the Islamic Republic, the state IRIB TV website reported.

Palestinians aim to join more UN agencies

2011-11-01 21:02:48

Following the success of gaining full membership of UNESCO, officials said that the Palestinians are preparing to gain full membership in other agencies of the United Nations.

UN to face money problem as UNESCO admits Palestine

2011-11-01 10:15:04

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki- moon said here Monday that the decision by the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to admit Palestine as a member could have negative impacts for the funding of the UN body.

UNESCO grants Palestinians full membership

2011-11-01 09:37:24

The United Nations' cultural agency granted the Palestinians full membership on Monday, a step forward in their long-running efforts to achieve recognition before the world as an independent state.

Palestine becomes UNESCO member

2011-10-31 21:10:50

Palestine on Monday was admitted to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as a full member.

Iraq not capable of defending itself until 2020

2011-10-31 17:17:42

Iraqi defense chief said that his country would not be fully able to defend itself from external threats until at least 2020, a US inspector's report said Monday.