What if the Iran nuclear talks fail?

There is little doubt that any extension of the nuclear talks between Iran and the United States—the latter being accompanied by some other countries in the negotiations—beyond the November 24 deadline will directly mean the failure of the negotiations at least for the time being....

�US withheld sat. image of MH17 downing�

The Russian news service, Itar-Tass today published satellite photos clearly proving that Malaysian Airlines flight MH17, which crashed in eastern Ukraine on July 17, 2014, was downed by a Kiev-backed jet fighter. The United States and Great Britain have had these photos for months, proving...

'Russia uses language Washington understands'

Has Russia reached the limit of its diplomatic tolerance of the US and its NATO allies? The announcement this week that Moscow is to begin deploying long-range bombers in the Gulf of Mexico - America's own backyard - suggests so. The move may seem like a reckless ratcheting up of tensions...

Bomb attack targets Afghan MP�s vehicle, kills 3

A powerful bomb explosion has targeted a vehicle carrying an outspoken female Afghan lawmaker in Kabul, leaving at least three people dead. The blast took place on Sunday when an assailant attacked Shukria Barakzai’s vehicle with an explosives-laden car as she was heading to the parliament...

Israel terror state: Knesset member

As Tel Aviv continues its crackdown on Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, a member of Knesset has called Israel a "terror state." "We are not afraid of Israel, the terror state," Hanin Zoabi told reporters on Friday. Meanwhile, another Israeli lawmaker, Jamal Zahalka warned that any attempt...

Fazal-ur-Rehman endorses Taliban-led insurgency in Afghanistan

A senior Pakistani religious cleric and politician Maulana Fazal-ur-Rehman has endorsed the Taliban extremism in Afghanistan, calling the Taliban-led insurgency a legitimate war against the foreign forces. The remarks by Fazal-ur-Rehman were followed after a meeting with President Mohammad Ashraf...

Afghan-Pak relations should be based on �mutual economic dependence�: President Ghani

President Ashraf Ghani ‘ two-day visit to Pakistan was aimed at rebuilding ties between the two neighboring nations and moving away from a ‘relationship of suspicion’ to a relationship based on ‘mutual economic dependence’. Addressing a gathering of businessmen from...

Time for Afghanistan and Pakistan to open new trade avenues

Lahore Chief Minister Munhammad Shahbaz Sharif and Afghan Finance Minister Omar Zakhilwal conferred on promoting bilateral trade and economic cooperation in a meeting on Thursday. Shahbaz said that it was time for Pakistan and Afghanistan to open new trade avenues and benefit from the existing opportunities...

12-year-girl gang-raped in Takhar province

A group of armed men gang-raped a 12-year-old girl in northeastern Takhar province of Afghanistan, the second such incident reported in a span of two days. According to the family of the victim, a group of armed men stormed into their house in Yangi Qala district and kidnapped their child. Local...

1000s of Mexicans rally over missing students

Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets in Mexico to demand justice for the 43 missing students feared to have been massacred by cartel gangsters. Angry mobs of demonstrators brandishing sticks, pipes and stolen riot police gear marched through Chilpancingo, the capital of the southern...

China urges BRICS to open development bank soon

China has called on the BRICS group of emerging economies to intensify efforts to open a development bank as an alternative to the Western-dominated global financial system. Speaking on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Australia on Saturday, China's Vice Finance Minister Zhu Guangyao...

Lebanese, Palestinian Resistance Own Fateh-Class Missiles: Iranian Commander

An Iranian commander announced that the Lebanese and Palestinian resistance groups are in possession of Fateh-class missiles which were developed by Iran a few years ago. Lieutenant Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force Brigadier General Seyed Majid Moussavi said...

Iran is America�s enemy, not partner: Israeli premier

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has described Iran as a foe of the United States, warning Washington that Tehran cannot help eradicate problems in the Middle East. “Iran is not a partner of America. It’s an enemy of America,” Netanyahu said via video to the Jewish...

Neymar stars as Brazil win in Turkey

International friendly, Sukru Saracoglu Stadium, Istanbul – Turkey 0 Brazil 4 (Neymar 20, 60, Kaya og 24, Willian 44) Neymar scored twice as Brazil turned on the style to beat Turkey 4-0 in a friendly in Istanbul. Turkey, who paid around $5m (£3.1m) to entice Dunga's side to Istanbul,...

Argentina bank workers stage 2-day strike

Bank workers in Argentina have launched a 48-hour-long strike, demanding higher salaries and better job conditions, The financial system will go back to normal only on Friday, the walkout having closed up banks, exchange bureaus, and most national financial institutions across the country. “…the...

Dental patients recalled in virus scare

Over 22,000 dental patients in England have been recalled for tests to see if they have been infected with HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C. The recall, seen as the biggest of its kind in the UK medical history, came amid rising concerns over apparent multiple failures” in infection...

Pakistan issues arrest warrants for Imran Khan, Qadri

A court in Pakistan has issued arrest warrants for two prominent opposition leaders over recent anti-government protests in the country. Pakistani officials said Judge Syed Kausar Abbas Zaidi issued the orders for cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan and Cleric Muhammad Tahir ul-Qadri, as...

Afghan look-alike of Salman Khan to appear on screen as Salman�s younger brother

Salman Khan’s upcoming movie, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, will be introducing an Afghan model who will be playing the role of Salman Khan’s younger brother. Najeem Khan hails from Kabul, Afghanistan and is currently living in New Delhi pursuing a career in modeling. Najeem is a die-hard fan of Salman...

President Ghani to visit Pakistan on Friday

President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani leaves for Pakistan on a two-day state visit on Friday to meet with the Pakistani officials. President Ghani is expected to meet with the Pakistani President Manoon Hussain, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and other high level goverment officials during his visit to Pakistan. Tasneem...

3-year-old girl gang-raped in Takhar province

At least three individuals were arrested by police in northeastern Takhar province for allegedly raping a 3-year-old child. The Ministry of Interior (MoI) said the three men were accused of raping a 3-year-old girl in Rostaq district. A statement released by MoI said the kid was initially abducted...

West �pre-staging new Ukraine war�

“One of the saddest lessons of history is if we’ve been bamboozled long enough, we tend to reject any evidence of the bamboozle. We’re no longer interested in finding out the truth. It’s simply too painful to acknowledge, even to ourselves, that we’ve been taken.”...

11,000 Brazilians killed by police in 5 years: Study

A new study shows over 11,000 Brazilians were killed in police operations between 2009 and 2013, averaging six deaths each day, Press TV reports. Brazilian police killed 11,197 people from 2009 to 2013, a Sao Paulo-based NGO, called Brazilian Forum on Public Safety, said on Tuesday, accusing...

Thousands of nurses strike over Ebola measures in California

Thousands of nurses in the United States have gone on strike to protest insufficient protection for health workers who may care for Ebola patients. Around 20,000 nurses walked out in northern California on Tuesday. The strike is expected to affect almost 90 hospitals and clinics and last...

Israel plans to build 200 more units in occupied Palestine

Israel is planning to build at least 200 more settler units on occupied Palestinian land in defiance of the international community’s call on Tel Aviv to stop its expansionist policies. Israel is set to discuss on Wednesday the construction of 200 more settler units inside the Ramot...

USAID Offers 75 Million USD to Ministry of Finance

Officials at the Afghan Ministry of Finance (MoF) on Tuesday reported that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has made available 75 million USD in aid, so that the government can ensure salary payments for all public employees are paid. The money is the response to the...

Police arrests 5 individuals over unpaid Kabul Bank debt

The Afghan police forces arrested at least five individuals over unpaid Kabul Bank debt, the Ministry of Interior (MoI) said on Tuesday. The detained individuals were identified as Atiqullah, President of Sediqyar company, Mohibullah vice-president of Sediqyar company, Abdul Majid, President of...

Fresh fighting in eastern Ukraine kills 5 soldiers

The Ukrainian military says at least five government soldiers have been killed in fresh exchanges of fire with pro-Russian militia forces in the country’s eastern regions in the past 24 hours. "Over the last 24 hours, five soldiers died and nine were injured," military spokesman, Vladislav...

Mexican protesters block access to airport

A group of Mexican protesters have blocked access to an airport in Mexico’s Guerrero State to express their anger over the suspected murder of 43 students. Thousands of protesters on Monday marched toward Acapulco international airport, with the parents of the students leading the demonstration. "Ayotzi...

Sami Yusuf contributes to Iranian film�s music

Internationally-renowned music icon Sami Yusuf has contributed to the score of Iranian religious movie, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Sami Yusuf, born in Iran, is one of the most loved singers as well as songwriters in the Arab world. The British singer is known all around the world for his unique...

ISIS chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi possibly killed in US airstrike

Speculation is mounting that the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has been killed following a US airstrike in Iraq. The Iraqi officials have confirmed that the al-Baghdadi was among the ISIS leaders when they were targeted in the airstrike and has been wounded. The...