2 Afghan soldiers killed in bomb attacks: ministry
Two Afghan army soldiers were killed in two bomb attacks, the country's Defense Ministry said on Sunday.
Saudi tourism sector to create 1.8 mln jobs by 2020
Saudi tourism sector is set to create around 1.3 million jobs by 2015 and 1.8 million by 2020, Arab News reported on Sunday.
Israeli forces kills Palestinian near border fence in Gaza
A Palestinian woman was killed by Israeli forces late on Friday near the border fence in the southern Gaza Strip, medical sources said Saturday.
703 people killed in Iraq's violence in February: UN
A total of 703 Iraqis were killed in violent attacks in Iraq in February, according to a statement issued Saturday by the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI).
Iran woos Italian investment to boost mining sector
In a new move to attract investments in Iran's industry, Iran's Deputy Minister of Industries, Mines and Trade said his country welcomes Italian investors in country's mining projects, Iran Daily reported on Saturday.
18 killed in violent attacks in Iraq
At least 18 people were killed and 16 others wounded on Saturday in separate attacks across Iraq, mainly in the western province of Anbar and central the country, police said.
Iran, Poland vow to boost cooperation in diverse areas
Iran and Poland determined to boost their cooperation in diverse areas, said Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad-Javad Zarif and his visiting Polish counterpart Radoslaw Sikorski on Saturday.
5 civilians injured in roadside bomb in southeastern Yemen
At least five civilians were injured as a roadside bomb struck a vehicle in Yemen's southeastern province of Shabwa on Saturday, a government official told Xinhua.
Iran to start developing project of Bushehr nuclear plant in April
As talks are going on over Iran's controversial nuclear program, the Islamic republic plans to begin developing project of Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant in southern the country in April, an Iranian atomic official said Saturday.
Lebanese president warns against Syrian shelling on border towns
Lebanese President Michel Suleiman warned Saturday the warring parties in Syria not to shell towns and villages on the Syrian-Lebanese border under any pretext.