Israeli defense chief warns Gaza militants against further rocket fire
Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon on Sunday warned Gaza militants against further rocket fire, saying Israel will strike anyone who threatens the lives of its civilians.
Syrian president stresses need for int'l anti-terror coalition
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Sunday underscored the need for establishing an international coalition to combat terrorism, official SANA news agency reported.
Israel to return bodies of 36 alleged Palestinian militants
Israel is preparing to return the bodies of 36 Palestinian militants buried in its foreign enemy graveyards, an Israeli official confirmed to Xinhua Sunday.
UAE developer Nakheel records 27-pct profit increase
Nakheel, the United Arab Emirates' ( UAE) state-owned developer, said Sunday that its net profit for 2013 amounted to 700.85 million US dollars amid growing global investor confidence and robust economic conditions.
Israel cautious over easing of Iran sanctions
Israeli leaders cautiously observe developments on the ongoing nuclear deal the world powers have with Iran, as a team of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) arrived in Iran on Saturday for inspections ahead of easing sanctions on Monday.
Jordan's central bank lowers interest rates to drive growth
The Central Bank of Jordan (CBJ) decided to lower interest rates on key monetary policy instruments by 25 basis points on Sunday, according to a statement by CBJ.
Israel develops laser-based air defense system
Israel is developing a laser- based air defense system for intercepting short-range rockets and other airborne threats, local media reported on Sunday.
Israel to stop distribution of gas masks to the public
Israel's security cabinet decided on Sunday to end its policy of distributing gas masks to the public from next month, in a move expressing trust in the dismantle process of Syria's chemical stockpiles.
12 injured in clashes in Lebanon's Tripoli
The ongoing clashes in Lebanon's troubled northern port city of Tripoli left 12 people wounded on Sunday, as sniper fire continues to target passers-by.
UN staff, US academic among 21 dead in Kabul attack
Survivors of the devastating Taliban suicide attack on a restaurant in Kabul told Saturday of the carnage and bloodshed, as details emerged of 21 people, including 13 foreigners, who died in the assault.