Iran says may send forces to Pakistan to free border guards
Iran said Monday it would send forces into Pakistan to free five border guards said to have been kidnapped by militants if Islamabad did not take appropriate measures to secure their release.
China calls for confidence in solving Iran nuclear issue
China on Tuesday called for more diplomatic efforts and confidence in solving Iran nuclear issue.
Iran not expecting immediate results of nuclear talks: spokesperson
Iran does not expect immediate results from a new round of nuclear talks with world powers that started in the Austrian capital of Vienna on Tuesday, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman said Tuesday.
8 killed, 59 wounded in car bomb in Iraq
At least eight people were killed and 59 wounded in a wave of car bomb explosions in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad and in Babil province on Tuesday, police said.
No date set for Kerry's framework peace plan: Palestinian official
A Palestinian official said on Tuesday that US Secretary of State John Kerry has not set a date to propose his framework plan for peace between the Palestinians and the Israelis.
Iraq's Shiite cleric reiterates decision to quit politics
Iraq's firebrand Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr confirmed on Tuesday his decision to leave political life and close his political offices, including a parliamentary movement using his name.
6 Afghan soldiers killed in bomb attack
Up to six Afghan army soldiers were killed on Monday in a roadside bombing in the county's eastern province of Kapisa, sources said on Tuesday.
Gun battle leaves 1 Taliban fighter dead
One Taliban militant was killed as clash erupted in Sawki district of the eastern Kunar province on Tuesday, police said.
US sees uncertainties in Iran nuclear talks: official
A senior US official said in Vienna on Monday the upcoming nuclear talks between Iran and six major states could be difficult and uncertain, noting his country welcomes the open discussion of Iranian heavy water reactor.
16 killed, 43 wounded in violent attacks in Iraq
At least 16 people were killed and 43 others wounded in violent attacks across Iraq on Monday, police said.