16 killed, 69 wounded in attacks in Iraq's capital
At least 16 people were killed and 69 others wounded in a wave of violent attacks in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad on Wednesday, police said.
14 killed, 25 wounded in attack at funeral in Iraq
At least 14 people were killed and 25 others wounded in a bombing attack at a funeral in Iraq on Wednesday, police said.
Iran FM arrives in Syria for talks on common concern
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif arrived in the Syrian capital of Damascus Wednesday morning, local source told Xinhua.
Israeli defense minister apologizes for remarks about Kerry's peace efforts
Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon apologized late Tuesday for his harsh remarks about US Secretary of State John Kerry's ongoing peacemaking efforts in the Middle East.
24 killed, 55 wounded in attacks in Iraq
At least 24 people were killed and 55 others wounded in violent attacks across Iraq on Tuesday, most of them in and around the capital city of Baghdad, police said.
US criticizes Israeli defense minister's remarks about Kerry's peace efforts
The United States on Tuesday rejected as "offensive and inappropriate" remarks made by the Israeli defense minister about Secretary of State John Kerry's ongoing peacemaking efforts in the Middle East.
Obama defends Afghan strategy after criticism from former aid Gates
Barack Obama insisted Monday he had faith in the Afghan war mission after former Pentagon chief Robert Gates said the president lacked passion for military action and soured on his own troop surge.
Kerry ‘messianic,’ says Israel minister: report
Israel’s defense minister called US Secretary of State John Kerry’s quest for Israeli-Palestinian peace “messianic,” a newspaper said on Tuesday, reporting what it described as remarks made behind closed doors.
Army chief to run after Egypt constitution vote
Egypt began a two-day referendum for a new constitution on Tuesday, which may set the stage for a presidential bid by army chief General Abdel Fattah al-Sisi who ousted former president Mohamed Morsi in July 2013.
Palestinians apologize
Palestinian diplomats have apologized for hiding illegal weapons at their Prague embassy where a blast killed the ambassador on New Year’s Day, the Czech foreign ministry said on Tuesday.