Iraqi PM: Saudi, Qatar funding violence
Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki has accused Saudi Arabia and Qatar of openly funding the Sunni Muslim insurgents his troops are battling in western Anbar province, in his strongest such statement since fighting started there early this year.
Israel's Netanyahu opposes any freeze on settlements
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday he is opposed to freezing construction in settlements as a means to extend US-sponsored peace talks with Palestinians.
Kerry urges Iran's cooperation in finding former FBI agent
US Secretary of State John Kerry on Sunday once again called for Iran's cooperation in finding Robert Levinson, a retired agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) who went missing in the Islamic republic since 2007.
Kidnapped Syrian nuns released
A total of 12 Syrian nuns kidnapped by Syria's radical rebels late last year have been released, the pan-Arab al-Mayadeen TV reported on Sunday.
Palestinian PM woos Chinese firms for oil exploration
Palestinian Prime Minister Rami al-Hamdallah called on China to encourage Chinese companies to join a bid for petroleum exploration in the Palestinian territories.
Israel urges for intl alert on seized weapon ship
Israel urged the international community on Sunday to take notice of the reportedly captured Iranian weapon ship.
Arab ministerial meeting kicks off
Arab foreign ministers met on Sunday at Cairo-based Arab League headquarters to prepare for the coming Arab Summit in Kuwait later in March.
Kidnapped Syrian nuns expected to be freed soon: media
Twelve Syrians nuns kidnapped by Syria's radical rebels earlier could possibly be released as soon as on Sunday, local TV reported.
EU's Ashton says "no guarantee" for final nuclear agreement with Iran
Visiting EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton said on Sunday that there is "no guarantee" Iran and world powers will succeed in reaching a final agreement in their nuclear talks.
Iran hopeful about lower inflation rate
As the nuclear negotiations advance between Iran and the world powers, the officials of the Islamic republic are hopeful about reducing the inflation rate of the country in the coming months, local media reported on Saturday.