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Daredevils taking selfie over Dubai skyscraper

Nineteen-year-old Alexander Remnev scaled the Dubai skyscraper - before getting his camera out to take some stomach-churning pictures.

China rejects US sanctions on Iranian

2012-06-12 19:40

A Foreign Ministry spokesman said here Tuesday that China will not accept unilateral sanctions by the United States on a third country.

US: No military intervention in Syria for now

2012-06-12 14:16

The United States reiterated that it does not favor foreign military intervention in Syria at the moment.

Israeli PM injured in friendly soccer match

2012-06-12 11:15

During a friendly soccer match held on Monday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tore a tendon and will be wearing a cast for several weeks.

China urges flexibility in Iran nuclear talks

2012-06-11 20:26

A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman on Monday expressed hope that all parties concerned will show further flexibility and pragmatism in the upcoming talks on Iran's nuclear program in Russia.

Israeli PM faces budget battle test

2012-06-11 06:43

After successfully defeating a settlement legalization bill in the Knesset parliament, Israeli PM's next big hurdle will be the allocation of the budget.

Syrian National Council announces new leader

2012-06-10 17:20

The Syrian National Council (SNC), the main Syrian opposition umbrella group, announced here on Sunday that it has elected Abdulbaset Sieda as its new leader.

Syrian National Council elects Kurd as its leader

2012-06-10 13:40

The main Syrian opposition umbrella group, the Syrian National Council, elected Kurdish activist Abdelbasset Sida as its leader.

Russia proposes Syria conference, backs Annan plan

2012-06-10 10:58

Russian Foreign Minister proposed an international conference on Syria and reiterated Russia's support for a peace plan brokered by Kofi Annan.

French troops to begin Afghanistan pullout in July

2012-06-10 10:17

France will begin to withdraw its troops from Afghanistan and will complete the pullout by the end of this year, said French President Francois Hollande.

No progress in nuclear talks with Iran: IAEA

2012-06-09 09:19

No progress was made in talks with Iran to finalize a deal on allowing greater access to its disputed nuclear program, said the International Atomic Energy Agency.

Annan urges more UN pressure on Syria

2012-06-08 10:34

International mediator Kofi Annan warned the UN Security Council on Thursday that the Syria crisis will soon spiral out of control and called for "substantial pressure" on Damascus.

UN monitors fail to reach site of Syria killings

2012-06-08 10:30

United Nations monitors were unable to visit the village of Mazraat al-Qubeir on Thursday where activists say at least 78 people were massacred.

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