Indonesia, Jordan call for political solution to Syria conflict
Indonesia and Jordan supported political approach as solution to end the ongoing bloody conflict in Syria that has claimed over 100,000 lives, official said here Wednesday.
Top UN official sees political horizon for two-state solution, urges strong support
A top UN official on Tuesday called for strong support for the Middle East peace agenda as he said the coming months present a unique opportunity to achieve the much-anticipated two-state solution between Israel and Palestinians.
Turks stage protests demanding PM's resignation
Protests erupted in 11 Turkish cities Tuesday evening demanding Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan to resign as an alleged audio recording of him discussing a plan to hide money from police continues to circulate around the country.
15 killed, 82 wounded in separate attacks across Iraq
At least 15 people were killed and 82 others wounded in separate violent attacks across Iraq, including a deadly car bomb attack in the capital city of Baghdad, police and medical sources said on Tuesday.
Lebanon seeks donations as terrorist attacks on rise
Lebanon's President Michel Suleiman on Tuesday called on member states of the International Support Group for Lebanon to donate to the group amid rising security threats in the country.
Israeli PM says world cannot let Iran achieve nuclear capabilities
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said at a press conference with visiting German chancellor Tuesday that the world must make sure Iran will not achieve nuclear capabilities.
Palestinian factions start deploying around Yarmouk camp in Damascus
Syrian-based Palestinian factions started Tuesday deploying around the Yarmouk camp in Damascus as part of a deal designed to keep parts of the refugee camp neutral to the Syrian conflict.
No arms deal signed between Iran, Iraq: ambassador
Iran has not signed a deal to supply arms and ammunition to Iraq, Iranian ambassador to Baghdad Hassan Danaeifar was quoted as saying by semi-official Fars news agency on Tuesday.
Iran not to shut down any nuclear facilities
Iran will not shut down any of its nuclear facilities, Ali-Akbar Velayati the senior advisor to Iran's supreme leader was quoted as saying by Tehran Times daily on Tuesday, emphasizing Iran's commitment to develop its nuclear program despite objections from some in the international community.
11 killed in separate attacks across Iraq
A total of 11 people were killed and 43 wounded in separate violent attacks across Iraq, including a suicide bombing in Anbar province, police and medical sources said on Tuesday.