'Substantive' Iranian nuclear talks discuss core issues
The "substantive" round of talks on Iranian nuclear issues touched upon some controversial problems, EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton and Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif said on Wednesday in a joint statement after a two-day meeting in Vienna.
Progress in Iran nuclear talks
Iran and world powers completed Wednesday what both sides called a “substantive” round of nuclear talks, with Iran’s foreign minister saying he saw “signs” a comprehensive deal will be reached.
Israel bombs Syrian posts over Golan attack
Israel launched air strikes on Wednesday against Syrian military sites in response to a roadside bombing that wounded four of its soldiers, but both sides signaled they were not seeking further escalation.
Israel approves 184 housing units in Jerusalem beyond Green Line
Israel approved on Wednesday the construction of 184 new housing units in East Jerusalem beyond Green Line, officials told Xinhua.
Israel resorts to 'aggressive action' on Syria border: PM
Israel inevitably resorts to " aggressive" military action sometimes to maintain security and quiet on its northern frontier, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday in the wake of Israeli airstrikes on Syrian military targets.
Gunmen attack army patrol in south Yemen, injuring 2
Unknown gunmen fired two rocket-propelled grenades at a military patrol in Yemen's southern port city of Aden early on Wednesday, injuring at least two army personnel, officials said.
12 killed, 96 injured in Tripoli's clash in Lebanon
Photo taken on March 18, 2014 shows the conflict area in in Lebanon's northern port city of Tripoli. The latest round of violence in Lebanon's Tripoli erupted on Thursday, killing 12 people, including a soldier, and injuring 96 others till Monday.
Iranian nuclear talks 'substantive': EU
The talks between Iran and six major states in Vienna is "substantive and useful", a spokesperson for EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton said on Tuesday.
Iranian nuclear talks to focus on key elements of comprehensive deal: Chinese negotiator
Key elements of a comprehensive accord will be the main topic during the new round of nuclear talks between six world powers and Iran, the head of a Chinese delegation said Tuesday.
Iran nuclear talks resume
Russia, the US and other world powers tried to put their sharp differences over Ukraine to one side on Tuesday as they kicked off the latest nuclear talks with Iran in Vienna.