Iran keen to expand ties with Europe
Tehran – Iran is willing to strengthen cooperation with the European countries, particularly the Slovak Republic, Iran’s first Vice-President Eshaq Jahangiri said Thursday. “As one of the most developed countries in the re! gion, the Islamic republic is willing to expand economic,... read more »
UN team confirms chemical weapons used in Syria
United Nations – The joint team of the UN — Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) — concluded Thursday “that chemical weapons have been used in the ongoing conflict” between the parties in Syria. The conclusion was contained in the 82-page final... read more »
Israel halts controversial relocation plan for Arab Bedouins
Jerusalem – Israel Thursday halted a controversial legislation to transfer 40,000 Arab Bedouins citizens from their villages, amidst mounting opposition by activists and senior members of the coalition. The so-called Prawer Bill is aimed at displacing about half of the Negev’s... read more »
China asks Japan to halt provocation
Beijing – China has asked Japan to immediately stop all of its provocative actions over the ownership of Diaoyu Islands. Reacting to a video clip on the Japanese foreign ministry’s website promoting the Diaoyu Islands (known as Senkaku Islands in Japan) as Japanese territory, a Chinese... read more »
Afghan president in Tehran for key talks
Tehran – Afghan President Hamid Karzai arrived here Sunday for talks on a number of key bilateral and regional issues with senior Iranian officials. Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister... read more »
Mugabe rules out exception for foreign firms
Harare – Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe said Sunday that no sector would be spared from the indigenisation law, quashing media reports that platinum miners could be exempted from... read more »
Nicole Scherzinger to sing at Mandela’s funeral?
Los Angeles – Singer Nicole Scherzinger will reportedly perform at funeral of anti-apartheid icon and former South African President Nelson Mandela. Mandela died Dec 5. He will be put... read more »
Jessica Simpson taking tantric’s help?
Los Angeles – Singer Jessica Simpson and fiance Eric Johnson are reportedly seeing a tantric sex therapist. It is said that the advice has helped their love life. The 33-year-old is... read more »
51 killed, 191 injured Iraq attacks
Baghdad – A staggering 51 people were killed and 191 wounded Sunday in deadly attacks witnessed across Iraq. Five people were killed and 18 injured when a car bomb exploded in the evening in... read more »
