Energy, food issues on agenda for New Zealand FM in Middle East
New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully is to discuss renewable energy and food security issues in a three-nation Middle East tour over the next week.
Israeli army says unaware of Palestinian injuries in Gaza border clash
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it was unaware of reported injuries among Palestinian protesters who clashed with troops near the border fence in the northern Gaza Strip on Friday afternoon.
Syrian opposition mulls peace talks
The divided Syrian opposition meets Friday to decide whether to join landmark talks next week aimed at ending almost three years of brutal conflict, facing intense pressure from Western allies to attend.
3 Palestinian protesters wounded by Israeli forces in Gaza: official
Israeli forces on Friday opened fire at Palestinian protesters in the east of Gaza City, wounding three of them, Hamas official and witnesses said.
Lebanon president condemns terrorist explosion in Hermel
Lebanon's President Michel Suleiman condemned Thursday the car bomb explosion that rocked the east Bekaa city of Hermel causing the death of five people and the injury of at least 48 others.
UN chief welcomes opening of Hariri murder trial
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki- moon Thursday welcomed the start of the trial of four suspects accused of killing former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri in a blast.
Italy selects Gioia Tauro port for transfer of Syrian chemicals amid mixed reactions
The transfer of some 500 tons of Syria's chemical agents will take place in the port of Gioia Tauro, confirmed Italian authorities Thursday.
30 killed, 25 wounded in attacks across Iraq
At least 30 people were killed and 25 others wounded in the latest wave of violent attacks across Iraq, police said on Thursday.
UN launches Int'l Year of Solidarity with Palestinian People
The United Nations launched Thursday the International Year of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, calling for more efforts for justice and durable peace between Israel and Palestine.
US urges Syrian opposition to attend peace conference
US Secretary of State John Kerry on Thursday urged the Syrian opposition to attend a key peace conference which aims at bringing an end to the three-year conflict in Syria.