Getting personal
A banner reading “The Jaafari law [Jaafari Personal Status Law] is my glory and my pride” is seen in Baghdad on Tuesday. The law, which sets out rules on inheritance, marriage and divorce, is to be voted on in Iraq’s parliament. Last month, the Cabinet appoved the bill, which states that girls can be married as young as 9, provoking massive protests. Photo: AFP
Israeli President urges leaders to continue peace talks
Israeli President Shimon Peres on Tuesday reiterated his support for the peace process with the Palestinians, urging both parties to carry on the talks amid reports of a standstill.
Israeli soldiers injured in blast on Israel-Syria border
An explosive device hit an Israeli military vehicle on Tuesday in the Golan Heights near the northern border with Syria, injuring three soldiers, a military source said.
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.
Lebanese president hails army role after terrorist bombing
Lebanese President Michel Suleiman on Monday hailed the "extraordinary efforts" of the army and security forces in thwarting criminal plots of extremists against Lebanon.
Peres apologizes to Jordan over killing of judge
Israeli President Shimon Peres apologized to King Abdullah II of Jordan in a phone call over the killing of a Jordanian judge by an Israeli soldier last week, state-run Petra news agency reported Monday.
Iran says uranium enrichment main topic of fresh nuclear talks
Uranium enrichment in Iran would be main topic of new round of nuclear talks with the world powers scheduled for Tuesday, Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad-Javad Zarif said on Monday.
Obama tells Abbas tough political risks for peace needed
US President Barack Obama on Monday told Palestinian leader Mahmud Abbas that both he and Israeli leaders must make tough political decisions and take “risks” for peace.
Palestinians rally for Abbas ahead of meeting with Obama
Thousands of Palestinians demonstrated on Monday all over the West Bank in support of President Mahmoud Abbas who will meet with US President Barack Obama in the White House.
Lebanese army detonates booby-trapped car
The Lebanese army detonated on Monday a booby-trapped car in the east Bekaa region which they suspected was being prepared for use in a bombing attack, the National News Agency reported.