TEHRAN (Fars News Agency)- Iranian Defense Minister Mostafa Mohammad Najjar Monday said that several defense projects which will sharply increase the country’s military capabilities will become operational during the next week.

TEHRAN (Fars News Agency)- Pope Benedict tried on Sunday to calm Muslim anger at his remarks on Islam, saying he was “deeply sorry” about the reaction and that medieval quotes he used on holy war did not reflect his personal views.

RAMALLAH — Shots were fired in Gaza yesterday when bodyguards around Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh tried to disperse protesters that had gathered in front of the parliament building in Gaza City.