Syrians storm embassy in Cairo
2012-02-04 14:51:32
A crowd of Syrians stormed the Syrian embassy in Cairo smashing furniture and equipment and setting fire to parts of the building.
Moscow warns of Syria veto
2012-02-04 09:34:46
Russia shot down suggestions from some UN Security Council members on a draft resolution of an imminent deal aimed at stopping Syria's upheaval.
Iran warns of revenge over oil sanctions
2012-02-04 09:17:13
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Friday that Iran would retaliate over Western-backed oil sanctions and any threat of attack.
US to suffer from war threats: Iran
2012-02-03 19:17:06
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said Friday that the United States will suffer from any war threat or potential war against the Islamic republic
Barak says to consider attacking Iran if sanctions fail
2012-02-03 16:45:26
Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak said Thursday that if sanctions on Iran do not prove effective, Israel will consider initiating military action to thwart the Islamic republic's nuclear program.
Iran sends new satellite into orbit
2012-02-03 14:45:27
Iran on Friday successfully launched an observation satellite into orbit under a presidential decree, said the country's Press TV.
Egypt probes deadly soccer riot amid new protests
2012-02-03 11:08:23
Egypt's prosecution authorities began on Thursday an investigation into a deadly soccer riot which killed 74 and injured hundreds amid new protests against police.
Israeli airplanes strike Gaza
2012-02-03 10:07:08
Israeli airplanes carried out a series of strikes in the Gaza Strip early Friday, wounding at least two civilians, witnesses and medical sources said.
Dialogue key to solving crisis: Syria FM
2012-02-03 08:09:16
Any UN resolution on the Syrian crisis should support ongoing political dialogue among the local people, a senior government official said.
Security Council to meet on 'new Syria draft'
2012-02-03 06:55:52
The UN Security Council will meet again on Thursday afternoon to discuss a new draft resolution on Syria.
388 injured in clashes in Cairo
2012-02-03 06:53:00
Clashes between Egyptian riot police and protestors in Cairo have left 388 people injured, one day after a soccer riot killed 74 people in a stadium in Port Said. Latest: 
Egyptian coach, 3 players retire after riot Egypt probes soccer riot amid new protests Timeline for main stadium tragedies
Russia to veto 'unacceptable' Syria resolution
2012-02-02 17:47:12
Russia said on Wednesday it would veto any UN resolution on Syria that it finds unacceptable, after demanding any measure rule out military intervention to halt the bloodshed touched off by protests against President Bashar al-Assad's rule.