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Diplomacy, not Military, to End Syria Crisis: Iran FM
June 14, 2016
TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says only diplomacy and not military approaches can settle the five-year-old crisis in Syria. The Syrian crisis can be only...
Orlando Nightclub Gunman did Pledge Allegiance to IS: Police Chief
June 14, 2016
ORLANDO - The lone gunman who killed 49 and wounded 53 at a popular gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, did pledge allegiance to the Islamic State (IS) and tried to negotiate...
50 Killed, 53 Injured in Florida Nightclub Shooting
June 13, 2016
WASHINGTON - Fifty people were killed and 53 others were injured early Sunday morning in a shooting incident at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, said the city's authorities...
75% of Democrats Want ‘Major’ Role for Bernie Sanders
June 13, 2016
WASHINGTON - Bernie Sanders may have lost his bid to become the Democratic nominee for the White House, but party members don’t want the U.S. senator from Vermont to...
Obama is ‘Fired Up’ for Clinton As Democrats Seek to Unify Party
June 11, 2016
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Barack Obama formally endorsed Hillary Clinton's White House bid on Thursday and called for Democrats to unite behind her after a protracted battle with...
No Peace in Mideast without Iran: French Speaker
June 11, 2016
TEHRAN - French Parliament Speaker Claude Bartolone says the Middle East will see no lasting peace without Iran’s participation. Bartolone made the remarks on Thursday...
Hillary Clinton Appeals to Rival’s Backers after Claiming Party Nomination
June 09, 2016
WASHINGTON - Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton on Tuesday appealed to rival Bernie Sanders' supporters for party unity after declaring herself the first woman...
Turkey President approves Bill Lifting Immunity for Lawmakers
June 09, 2016
ANKARA - Turkish President Recep Erdogan approved a bill which will lift lawmakers' immunity from prosecution, the press center of Presidential office said on Wednesday...
Turkish President Vows Continued Fight against Terrorism
June 08, 2016
ISTANBUL - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday denounced the latest bombing attack in Istanbul, vowing continued battle against terrorism. This terror attack is against...
European Parliament urges more Action on unfair Food Supply Practices
June 08, 2016
STRASBOURG - The European Parliament (EP) will this week put pressure on the European Commission (EC) to take action against unfair trading practices in the food sector...
Obama Greets Muslims on the Start of Holy Month of Ramadan
June 07, 2016
WASHINGTON - The US President Barack Obama has greeted Muslim across the world on the occasion of the start of the holy month of Ramadan and said that he stands committed to safeguarding...
Syrian and Russian Aircraft Step Up Bombing of Aleppo City: Monitor
June 07, 2016
AMMAN - Nearly 50 strikes hit rebel-held areas in and around the Syrian city of Aleppo on Sunday in some of the heaviest recent raids by Russian and Syrian government aircraft...
UN Chief Shocked at Grave Violence against Children in Conflict Countries
June 05, 2016
UNITED NATIONS - UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Friday expressed shock at the scale of grave violations against children in such countries as Afghanistan, Iraq, Somalia...
UN Police Becomes Central Pillar of Peace Operations:UN Official
June 05, 2016
UNITED NATIONS - UN police has become a central pillar of UN peace operations, said UN Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson here on Friday. Addressing the first-ever United Nations...
Majority of Germans Want UK to Remain in EU, Poll Finds
June 04, 2016
BERLIN - A new poll indicates that a large majority of Germans would prefer Britain to remain a member of the European Union. The survey released Friday by public broadcaster...
UN Envoy Warns Austerity Policies Hitting the Poor Hardest
June 04, 2016
BRUSSELS - The U.N.'s expert on debt and human rights says economic austerity policies are hitting poor people hard in Greece and Spain and undermining social rights in the European...
Some European Countries Still under Terrorist Threat
June 02, 2016
BRUSSELS - Several European countries are still under terrorist threat, including most of all France and Belgium, then Britain, Germany, probably Italy, Spain and the Netherlands...
About 20 Mln People in East Africa Requires Food Aid: UN
June 02, 2016
NAIROBI - About 19.9 million people in Eastern Africa require humanitarian aid as food security situation in the countries affected are not expected to improve, the UN...
Deadly Week in Mediterranean As Smugglers Pack Boats before Ramadan: UNHCR
June 01, 2016
GENEVA - At least 880 migrants and refugees died trying to cross the Mediterranean last week, the U.N. refugee agency said on Tuesday, amid speculation that people smugglers...
Russia won’t Cede Kurils to Japan: FM
June 01, 2016
MOSCOW - Russia has no plan of ceding parts of the Kuril Islands to Japan, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Tuesday. We aren't doing this and we won't do this. We won't...
NATO Urged to Show Stronger Resolve on Russia, Boost Defense
May 31, 2016
TIRANA - NATO’s Parliamentary Assembly urged member nations Monday to stand up to Russia’s military assertiveness as a senior official vowed to strengthen forces...
Residents Return to Ravaged Turkish Town As Curfew Lifted
May 31, 2016
YÜKSEKOVA - Residents on Monday cautiously returned to a war-ravaged town in Turkey’s southeast after authorities partially lifted a more than two-month curfew following...
Turkish New Gov’t Wins Vote of Confidence
May 30, 2016
ANKARA - The newly-formed Turkish government headed by Prime Minister Binali Yildirim won a parliament vote of confidence on Sunday. During the voting, 315 of the 453...
700 Migrants Feared Dead in Mediterranean Crossing: UNCHR
May 30, 2016
ROME - Some 700 migrants and refugees are feared to have died in three shipwrecks that occurred in the southern Mediterranean this week, the United Nation refugee agency UNCHR and...
Putin Blasts West on First Trip to EU Country This Year
May 29, 2016
ATHENS - On his first trip to a European Union country this year, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday sharply criticized western policy toward Moscow, describing a...
Japan Shares G-7 Push for Inclusive Growth with Asia, Africa
May 29, 2016
NAGOYA - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is sharing a push by the Group of Seven advanced industrial nations to promote inclusive growth across the globe in meetings with...
G7 Summit Highlights Downside Risks, Counter-Terrorism Efforts
May 28, 2016
ISE - Global economic growth is an “urgent priority” that should be enhanced with “all policy tools,” and joint efforts would be made to combat...
Extension of Anti-Russia Sanctions No Good for World Economy: Kremlin
May 28, 2016
MOSCOW - The decision of the Group of Seven (G7) to extend sanctions against Russia will not have a positive impact on the global economy and on global affairs, the Kremlin...
U.N. Environment Talks Pressed on Gender-Sensitive Global Economic Plan
May 26, 2016
NAIROBI - Women participants at the ongoing U. N. Environment Assembly (UNEA) talks in Nairobi have called for fresh economic reforms on a global scale to give women access...
Seven Dead, 500 Rescued in Shipwreck Near Libya: Italian Navy
May 26, 2016
ROME - The Italian Navy on Wednesday saved around 500 migrants and recovered seven bodies off the Libyan coast, a statement from the navy said. The navy's Bettica ship during its...
Erdogan Approves New Cabinet List Drafted By Upcoming PM
May 25, 2016
ANKARA - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has approved a cabinet list to form the 65th government drafted by the upcoming Prime Minister Binali Yildirim on Tuesday, two...
Robust Measures Needed to Curb Air Pollution: UNEP
May 25, 2016
NAIROBI - The United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP) has said there is need for governments to refashion policy and regulatory interventions aimed at reducing air pollution...
World Humanitarian Summit Opens with Calls for Improving Response to Crisis
May 24, 2016
ISTANBUL - The first world humanitarian summit opened here Monday with United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urging governments, aid groups, the private sector and other...
Global Health Development Entering New Era: WHO
May 24, 2016
GENEVA - World Health Organization (WHO) Director General Margaret Chan outlined Monday the challenges faced by the global community in light of current health issues while stressing...
Hiroshima Visit to Emphasize Current U.S. Ties with Japan: Obama
May 23, 2016
TOKYO - U.S. President Barack Obama said on Sunday his visit to Hiroshima, the first city to suffer an atomic bombing, would emphasize friendly ties between former enemies...