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Iran, Turkey back democratic reforms in Syria: Larijani

Sun Sep 22, 2013 09:06:56

Iran’s Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani says Tehran and Ankara agree on the need for reforms in Syria and an end to terrorist acts in the Arab country.

Iran, Lebanon presidents to hold talks in New York

Sat Sep 21, 2013 22:07:26

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani will hold talks with his Lebanese counterpart Michel Sleiman on the sidelines of the 68th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

Iraq's Kurds cast ballots in parliamentary elections

Sat Sep 21, 2013 20:33:20

Iraq's Kurds have gone to the polls in the parliamentary elections as their autonomous region grapples with disputes with Baghdad.

Turkish parliament speaker in Tehran to discuss Syria

Sat Sep 21, 2013 19:31:44

Turkish Parliament Speaker Cemil Cicek has arrived in the Iranian capital at the head of a high-ranking parliamentary delegation to discuss the Syrian crisis with officials of the Islamic Republic.

Suicide bombers kill six Iraqi SWAT officers

Sat Sep 21, 2013 18:36:56

Six Iraqi SWAT officers have been killed as four suicide bombers attacked the police headquarters in a town north of Baghdad, security sources say.

Merkel welcomes Rouhani’s offer on Syria crisis

Sat Sep 21, 2013 16:44:22

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has welcomed Iranian President Hassan Rouhani’s proposal to mediate between the clashing parties in Syria.

Egypt’s ruining of Gaza tunnels causes $250mn loss

Sat Sep 21, 2013 15:04:36

A Palestinian official has estimated that damages stemming from Egyptian military’s recent destruction of supply tunnels running from its border to the Israeli-blockaded Gaza Strip are over $250 million.

Israeli nuclear arsenal challenged by NAM

Sat Sep 21, 2013 12:01:22

The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) has invoked major concerns over the Israeli regime’s undeclared nuclear weaponry, insisting they embody the highest threat to Middle East peace and security.

Israeli forces manhandle EU diplomats

Fri Sep 20, 2013 22:02:41

Tel Aviv is expected to be dragged into a fresh political turmoil after Israeli troops manhandled European diplomats in the West Bank and confiscated tents prepared for homeless Palestinians.

Iran FM, Ashton to meet in New York

Fri Sep 20, 2013 21:57:28

Iran Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and European Union (EU) Foreign Policy Chief Catherin Ashton are scheduled to meet on the sidelines of the 68th annual session of the UN General Assembly in New York.

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