IAEA head says agreement with Iran to be signed soon

IAEA head says agreement with Iran to be signed soon

May 22, 2012 - 13:31 AMT  09:31 GMT
The investigation has been stalled for more than four years, with Iran saying it has never carried out such experiments.
Russia to acquire 20 Ansat trainer helicopters

Russia to acquire 20 Ansat trainer helicopters

May 22, 2012 - 13:18 AMT  09:18 GMT
The Ansat, produced by Kazan Helicopters, is designed as a utility and training helicopter to replace the ageing Mil Mi-2.
5 killed in Syrian clashes, activists say

5 killed in Syrian clashes, activists say

May 22, 2012 - 12:53 AMT  08:53 GMT
State television said the bomb exploded in a restaurant and showed footage of a burnt-out kitchen and a room full of debris.
Commercial rocket blasts off for International Space Station

Commercial rocket blasts off for International Space Station

May 22, 2012 - 12:37 AMT  08:37 GMT
The space station was zooming over the North Atlantic, just east of Newfoundland, when the Falcon took flight.
Chinese counterfeit electronic parts used in U.S. military equipment

Chinese counterfeit electronic parts used in U.S. military equipment

May 22, 2012 - 12:30 AMT  08:30 GMT
A year-long probe found 1,800 cases of fake parts in U.S. military aircraft, the Senate Armed Services Committee found.
U.S. Senate votes to tighten sanctions on Iran

U.S. Senate votes to tighten sanctions on Iran

May 22, 2012 - 11:29 AMT  07:29 GMT
The measure passed the Senate on a voice vote, two days before a new round of talks between Iran and leading UN members.
At least 14 killed, 35 injured in India train collision

At least 14 killed, 35 injured in India train collision

May 22, 2012 - 11:00 AMT  07:00 GMT
G.K. Jalan said that 35 people had been injured, with those seriously hurt taken for treatment in three nearby hospitals.
Iranian delegation arrives in Baghdad for nuke talks

Iranian delegation arrives in Baghdad for nuke talks

May 22, 2012 - 10:54 AMT  06:54 GMT
Saeed Jalili and his entourage were welcomed by Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari at Baghdad airport.
5.8-magnitude quake strikes Bulgaria

5.8-magnitude quake strikes Bulgaria

May 22, 2012 - 10:47 AMT  06:47 GMT
The quake jolted the town of Pernik, about 30km southwest of the capital Sofia, causing some tall buildings to sway.
Nissan's upscale Infiniti brand unveils headquarters in Hong Kong

Nissan's upscale Infiniti brand unveils headquarters in Hong Kong

May 22, 2012 - 10:42 AMT  06:42 GMT
Carlos Ghosn reiterated Infiniti's target to raise market share in China to 10% of the luxury car market from 3% now.
Iran recalls ambassador to Azerbaijan

Iran recalls ambassador to Azerbaijan

May 22, 2012 - 10:32 AMT  06:32 GMT
Mohammad Bagher Bahrami is expected to leave the country “for consultations” and the date of his return is unknown.
Azerbaijan accuses Iran of slander over Eurovision “gay pride march” claims

Azerbaijan accuses Iran of slander over Eurovision “gay pride march” claims

May 21, 2012 - 21:11 AMT  17:11 GMT
Ali Hasanov: they are making statements about something that does not exist; we are holding Eurovision, not a gay parade.
U.S. warns N. Korea against nuke test, threatens more sanctions

U.S. warns N. Korea against nuke test, threatens more sanctions

May 21, 2012 - 20:22 AMT  16:22 GMT
Glyn T. Davies: words are no longer interesting to us; what we want to see is actions from North Korea.
Iran hangs 14 people over drug trafficking

Iran hangs 14 people over drug trafficking

May 21, 2012 - 20:01 AMT  16:01 GMT
The Islamic republic is one of the world's main practitioners of capital punishment, along with China, Saudi Arabia and U.S.
Syria forces kill 9 army deserters in Damascus

Syria forces kill 9 army deserters in Damascus

May 21, 2012 - 19:42 AMT  15:42 GMT
The bloodletting also appeared to spill over into neighbouring Lebanon where two people were killed overnight in street battles.
Gaddafi ex-spy chief faces charges in Mauritania

Gaddafi ex-spy chief faces charges in Mauritania

May 21, 2012 - 19:20 AMT  15:20 GMT
Both Libya and the International Criminal Court want him extradited to face trial for crimes against humanity.