Behind propaganda, Iran fights fuel sanctions
LONDON: Iran's assertion that it has side-stepped some international sanctions and become…
Israel backs loyalty oath to ‘Jewish and democratic state’
JERUSALEM: Plans to introduce an oath of loyalty to Israel as a…
Ahmadinejad thanks Pope for condemning Koran burning
TEHRAN: Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has written a letter to Pope Benedict…
Yemen Children Caught in the Crossfire
Children are increasingly bearing the brunt of the violent clashes between government…
UN envoys put spotlight on Sudan conflict fears
JUBA: Chanting crowds greeted UN Security Council ambassadors in the Sudan region…
Karzai inaugurates Afghan peace council
KABUL: President Hamid Karzai on Thursday inaugurated a peace council appointed to…
South Lebanon eager to see Ahmadinejad at Israel’s doorstep
KFAR KILA: Residents of southern Lebanon are brimming with excitement ahead of…
Four wounded in Israeli raids on Gaza, say witnesses, Hamas
GAZA CITY: Israeli warplanes staged three raids in the Gaza Strip overnight…
Abbas heads to Arab meet with backing to quit talks
RAMALLAH: Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas has strong backing on Thursday to quit…
Jordan: Growing interest
Jordan’s banking sector fared well during the recession of the last two…