Burns: King Abdullah met with Israeli President
"The king spoke with Israeli President (Shimon) Peres, the first such exchange between Saudi and Israeli leaders," said Burns during a meeting …
Senior Saudi royal calls for political reforms
"This region is roiling with turmoil and radicalism and the aspirations of a young population, and I am afraid we are not …
World on high alert for swine flu
The flu-like symptoms include sore throat, fever, cough, diarrhea, vomiting, stiffness of the joints, fatigue and shortness of breath, which quickly progresses …
Saudi says Pakistan can survive Taliban
"Our security forces were not more morally unblemished jailers," Prince Turki said, "but along the way, we learned from the experience." Urges …
Saudi royal: U.S. can’t be energy-independent
"You can’t get rid of oil. You can’t get rid of fossil fuels — gas and coal — unless you want to …
Obama new champion of Capitalism
Well, America is definitely ready for a change every year. Every party manager knew that. In fact the polls tell you 80% …
Brzezinski’s interview with Press TV
"If you were someone who was involved with Iranian government I could ask you: what actions are you prepared to take? Dr. …
Any Way the Wind Blows
A 2008 report by the Senate Armed Services Committee has confirmed the application of “the methods†at Cuba-based Guantanamo detention facility and …
President Ahmadinejad’s speech at the Durban Review Conference on racism
The following is the speech of the Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad at the Durban Review Conference on racism in Geneva on April …
Energy prices and energy investment will have to rise again to foster efficiency
A total of 1.7 billion unlevered consumers have GDP per head of US$5,000 to US$20,000 the report points out. No doubt, restoring …
Ahmadinejad at Durban II: Holocaust was pretext for Israel’s creation
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Sunday branded Israel a "racist government," charging the West with dispossessing the Palestinians "on the pretext of …
Obama wants Israel to hold parallel talks with Palestinians and Syria
The Obama administration believes that a breakthrough in the peace process between Israel and the Arab states would restrain Tehran’s influence and …
Iran’s letter to UN over Israeli threats
The following the complete text of Iranian Ambassador to the United Nations Mohammad Khazaee’s letter to the rotating presidency of the UN …
Why Europe won’t fight
Because Europe sees no threat from Afghanistan and no vital interest in a faraway country where NATO Europeans have not fought since …
The True Haters
His family, friends and lawyers did not give up. They scoured Europe and, in the last days of the Soviet Union, struck …
Obama may cede Iran’s nuclear rights
The Obama administration faces the reality that unless the impasse is broken somehow, the standoff continues. The standoff worked to Iran’s advantage …
It’s High Time to Ban Cluster Bombs
"Cluster munitions always kill and maim civilians, during the fighting and long afterward," said Bonnie Docherty, researcher in the Arms Division of …
Could Iran Have Nukes in 60 Days?
Sokolski told the Middle East Times "Iran could have a nuclear bomb as early as 50 to 60 days from now and …