Netanyahu's new rightist coalition government sworn in

Netanyahu's new rightist coalition government sworn in

May 15, 2015 - 09:24 AMT  05:24 GMT
The coalition with conservative, far-right, and ultra-Orthodox Jewish parties controls 61 of parliament's 120 seats.
UN-brokered Cyprus peace talks due to begin

UN-brokered Cyprus peace talks due to begin

May 15, 2015 - 09:20 AMT  05:20 GMT
UN envoy Espen Barth Eide has called the new initiative "a unique opportunity, an opportunity that will be grasped".
Obama pledges ‘ironclad commitment’ to Gulf nations

Obama pledges ‘ironclad commitment’ to Gulf nations

May 15, 2015 - 09:12 AMT  05:12 GMT
The U.S. pledged to bolster its security cooperation with the Gulf on counterterrorism, maritime security, cybersecurity, etc.
U.S. House passes legislation to review Iran nuclear deal

U.S. House passes legislation to review Iran nuclear deal

May 15, 2015 - 08:37 AMT  04:37 GMT
The bill gives Congress 30 days to review a final nuclear deal after international negotiators reach such an agreement.
IS releases audio message ‘from its leader’

IS releases audio message ‘from its leader’

May 15, 2015 - 08:28 AMT  04:28 GMT
The speaker in the message says: "There is no might nor honor nor safety nor rights for you except in the shade of the caliphate."
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