KHOST, Afghanistan (Reuters) – Afghan police backed by NATO air strikes killed 14 Taliban insurgents after the militants attacked a small town in eastern Afghanistan, the Interior Ministry said on Tuesday.

TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran said it is examining a timetable presented by world powers for starting talks on a package aimed at ending the five-year standoff over its nuclear program.

TEHRAN (FNA)- Jam Petrochemical Complex’s 10th olefin project will be officially inaugurated in Assaluyeh region in a ceremony to be attended by President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.