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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.

Ahmadinejad: Iran never after producing WMDs

2012-05-23 21:37

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Wednesday that Iran has never been after producing or using weapons of mass destruction.

Iran nuclear talks in Baghdad begin

2012-05-23 18:57

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.

Powers seek Iran concessions at Baghdad talks

2012-05-23 15:35

World powers will test Iran's readiness under pressure of sanctions to scale back its nuclear programme at talks on Wednesday.

UN convoy comes under fire in Syria's Homs

2012-05-23 08:59

A group of UN observers has reportedly come under fire Tuesday in the focal point city of Homs in central Syria.

US says to judge Iran's deal by action

2012-05-23 08:53

The White House said on Tuesday that the potential deal between Iran and the UN nuclear watchdog on nuclear inspection is a "step forward".

US Senate approves tougher Iran sanctions

2012-05-22 10:29

The US senate on Monday approved a new sanction bill against Iran's energy sector, in an effort to pressure Tehran on its disputed nuclear program.

Al-Qaida suicide bomber kills 90 in Yemen

2012-05-22 06:48

The Yemeni defense ministry said Monday that at least 90 soldiers were killed in a suicide bombing during a military rehearsal parade in Yemen's capital.

Iran, IAEA discuss ambiguities in nuclear program

2012-05-21 21:40

Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Fereidoon Abbasi and Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Yukiya Amano on Monday discussed ambiguities in Iran's nuclear program.

Baghdad talks can help resolve nuke dispute

2012-05-21 13:48

China said Monday that talks scheduled for later this week in Baghdad can help resolve the Iranian nuclear dispute as well as promote peace and stability in the region.

Rival Palestinian factions sign deal in Cairo

2012-05-21 10:27

Delegations from rival Palestinian factions signed a deal in Cairo Sunday, allowing President Mahmoud Abbas to go on and form an interim government.

Amano's visit can yield positive results

2012-05-21 08:42

A senior Iranian lawmaker said Sunday that the imminent visit of IAEA Director General Yukiya Amano to Iran can yield positive results.

Russia accepts Syrian regime change without force

2012-05-21 06:51

Russia does not mind a change of the Syrian administration that comes with no bloodshed or foreign interference.

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