Kandahar rocked once again
A powerful blast hits the southern Afghan city of Kandahar, a few hours after a series of explosions left 35 people killed in the city.
Zero-visibility storm hits western China
A sandstorm has swept through areas in China's western province of Xinjiang, blanketing Hotan prefecture with an orange haze.
Hoax broadcast causes panic in Georgia
Panic gripped Georgia after a pro-government television station broadcast a fake report that Russian tanks had entered the capital Tbilisi.
Venezuela tests its new Chinese jets
Venezuela has tested six training and light attack jets bought from China for defense and the campaign against drug trafficking.
UAE calls for diplomacy on Iran nuclear issue
The United Arab Emirates hopes the international community will solve its row with Iran over its nuclear activities "through diplomatic means? before any international sanctions are imposed by the UN Security Council.
'Iran not involved in southern Yemen unrest'
An adviser to Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh has rejected accusations that Iran is involved in the secessionist unrest which is escalating in the country's southern provinces.
Jumblatt seeks reconciliation with Assad
The leader of Lebanon's Druze community has admitted that he has made "inappropriate" remarks about Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and has called for the consolidation of ties between Lebanon and Syria.
Israel bars Palestinians under 50 from Al-Aqsa ?
Israeli police have barred men under 50 from attending prayers at the Al-Aqsa Mosque in East Jerusalem Al-Quds on Sunday due to fear of another round of clashes.