US closes embassy in Syria
2012-02-06 23:06:41
The United States announced on Monday it was closing its embassy in Syria due to the worsening security situation.
Iran calls for dialogue to resolve issues with EU
2012-02-06 20:05:24
Chairman of the Iranian parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, Alaeddin Boroujerdi, said dialogue is the best way to resolve " misunderstandings" between Iran and the EU.
Western countries cannot escape responsibility
2012-02-06 15:54:29
The Western countries, in particular France and Britain, cannot escape their responsibility for an impasse in Syria.
Egypt soccer board resign over fatal riots
2012-02-06 15:55:05
The president of Egypt's soccer federation and his board of directors resigned Saturday, having already been sacked by the country's prime minister following the riot at a game that left more than 70 dead.
Risky to attack Iran, wants diplomatic fix: Obama
2012-02-06 14:31:37
S President Barack Obama said on Sunday there were important risks to consider before any military strike against Iran.
Israel approves construction of Tel Aviv-Eilat rail line
2012-02-06 13:56:10
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's cabinet on Sunday approved plans to construct a rail line linking Tel Aviv on the Mediterranean coast to the Red Sea port of Eilat.
EU to toughen sanctions on Syria
2012-02-06 13:27:15
French Foreign Minister Alain Juppe on Sunday said the European Union (EU) will impose tougher sanctions against Syria.
Israeli PM to visit US in March
2012-02-06 10:26:21
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will travel to the United States in early March to address the pro-Israel lobby AIPAC's annual convention, his office announced Sunday.
Iranian FM says G5+1 not arbitrator
2012-02-06 10:19:03
Iran's Foreign Minister Ali-Akbar Salehi said Sunday that G5+1 (including the five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany) is not the arbitrator on Iran's nuclear issue.
Veto boosts Syria peace initiatives
2012-02-06 07:10:45
The veto by China and Russia of a draft UN resolution to promote regime change in Syria will win more time for a political solution to the crisis.
Moscow blames West on Syria issue
2012-02-05 22:53:14
Russia laid the blame for the failed UN Security Council resolution on Syria on its Western backers Sunday, saying they didn't try hard enough to compromise.
AL to continues efforts on Syrian issue
2012-02-05 22:47:41
The Arab League (AL) said it will continue its efforts on the Syrian issue, after the UN Security Council failed to find a solution on the Syrian crisis.