As the UN-brokered ceasefire entered its third official day on Saturday, Syrian state media reported a surge in kidnappings and assassinations against government officials in a sign the truce has not been respected by the opposition fighters. State-controlled media...
Military Junta in Egypt Bars Top Presidential Candidates From Running in Election
Egyptian authorities on Saturday barred 10 presidential candidates, including Hosni Mubarak's former spy chief and leaders of the Muslim Brotherhood, from running in the election without giving any reason for the decision. Mubarak-era strongman Omar Suleiman and...
In Iran Nuclear Talks, Powers Agree to Formal Talks in May
In "constructive and useful" negotiations with world powers, Iran agreed on Saturday to begin formal talks on its nuclear program next month. Lady Catherine Ashton, the European Union’s high commissioner for foreign affairs said the next round of negotiations will...
UN Resolution Will Send Observers to Syria
The UN Security Council voted unanimously Saturday to approve a resolution allowing international monitors into Syria as reports of violence persist during a fragile cease-fire. The resolution demands Syria let in an advance team of up to 30 international observers to...
US: P5+1 Unified on Sanctions Against Iran as Talks Begin
US: P5+1 Unified on Sanctions Against Iran as Talks Begin | Iran ‘discouraged’ by US demands
Airlines Cancel Suspected Protesters’ Tickets to Israel
Airlines Cancel Suspected Protesters’ Tickets to Israel | Interior Ministry sends list of possible activists
US, Russia Push Competing Syria Observer Deals at UN
US, Russia Push Competing Syria Observer Deals at UN | Russia seeks single issue resolution to get team on the ground
Syria Ceasefire Holds Amid Mass Protests
Syria Ceasefire Holds Amid Mass Protests | Handful of incidents reported but ceasefire ‘mostly’ respected
South Yemen Toll Rises to 211 Killed as Fighting Continues
South Yemen Toll Rises to 211 Killed as Fighting Continues | Yemen sends troops from Sanaa to join fight
US Drastically Cuts Back Aid Projects in Pakistan
US Drastically Cuts Back Aid Projects in Pakistan | Officials say focus will be on ‘higher profile’ projects