Russia says Iran must take part in proposed Syria talks
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Iran must take part in a proposed international conference to end Syria's civil war, but that Western states wanted to limit the participants and possibly predetermine the outcome of the talks.
First PKK Fighters From Turkey Arrive In Iraq
The first contingent of Kurdish rebels leaving Turkey as part of a peace deal with Ankara has arrived in the Harur area of Iraqi Kurdistan.
Austria determined to keep EU's Syria arms embargo
Austria will resist British-led efforts to lift or dilute a European Union arms embargo on Syrian rebels, Chancellor Werner Faymann said on Tuesday, arguing that more weapons would only fan the fighting and may snuff out chances for peace talks.
Georgian Investigative Group To Probe 2008 War With Russia
A special investigative group has been established to look into the circumstances surrounding the brief war between Georgia and Russia in August 2008.
Iran Condemns Use Of Chemical Weapons
If Iran's supreme leader were to write a job description for the country's next president, loyalty and obedience to the Islamic establishment would be high on the list of requirements.
Who Will Be Iran's Supreme Presidential Candidate?
If Iran's supreme leader were to write a job description for the country's next president, loyalty and obedience to the Islamic establishment would be high on the list of requirements.
Iran Condemns Use Of Chemical Weapons
Iran's foreign minister has condemned the use of chemical weapons and all other weapons of mass destruction.
Israel asks Russia to block sale of air defence system to Syria
Israel has asked Russia not to sell Syria an advanced air defence system that would help President Bashar al-Assad fend off foreign military intervention as he battles a more than two-year-old rebellion, Israeli officials said on Thursday.
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