Israel claims Iran warships to transit Suez Canal
2011-02-17 08:20:02
Israel's foreign minister claimed Wednesday that Iran is about to send two warships through the Suez Canal for the first time in years, calling it a "provocation," but he offered no evidence. The Egyptian authority that runs the canal denied it.
Egyptian military eager for citizens to return to work
2011-02-17 08:07:35
The military hoped Egyptians would heed its appeal to get back to work on Wednesday and abandon the strikes and protests that flared after the downfall of Hosni Mubarak.
Iran to unveil project soon to 'surprise world'
2011-02-16 22:02:24
Chief of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) said Wednesday that IRGC will unveil a project soon to "surprise the world,"
Former Cuban leader Fidel Castro in a meeting
2011-02-16 14:37:15
Former Cuban leader Fidel Castro speaks during a meeting with Cuban and foreign intellectuals visiting Havana's international book fair.
India PM defends govt against lameduck image
2011-02-16 14:29:54
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh defended himself on Wednesday against accusations his government was a lameduck, saying it was trying to bring justice in some of the country's biggest corruption scandals in decades.
Myanmar official media demands sanctions lifted
2011-02-16 14:24:32
The official daily New Light of Myanmar on Wednesday called for the US-led western sanctions against Myanmar to be lifted.
Egyptian army hopes for elections in 6 months
2011-02-16 11:04:34
Egypt's military has outlined a timetable to hand power to an elected government, insisting it does not want political power in a country where it propped up an authoritarian state for six decades.
Iran blames West for provoking unrest
2011-02-16 07:36:16
Iranian officials blamed the West Tuesday for provoking unrest inside the country. The European Union urged the Iranian authorities Tuesday to refrain from use of force against peaceful demonstrators.
Iran criticizes Hillary Clinton's remarks on protests
2011-02-15 19:32:45
Iran on Tuesday criticized US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's remarks on protests in Iran on Monday.
NATO says Russian military in poor state
2011-02-15 09:06:08
NATO was not impressed by Russia's military performance after two large maneuvers in 2009 because its forces relied on aging equipment, lacked transport and suffered from manpower shortages, according to a leaked US diplomatic cable.
WikiLeaks: NATO unimpressed by Russia's military
2011-02-15 09:06:08
NATO was not impressed by Russia's military performance after two large maneuvers in 2009 because its forces relied on aging equipment, lacked transport and suffered from manpower shortages, according to a leaked US diplomatic cable.
Togolese FM hails Sino-African relations
2011-02-15 08:46:37
Togolese Foreign Minister Elliot Ohin praised the Sino-African partnership as the best example of the "South-South cooperation" in an interview with Xinhua News Agency on Sunday.
