Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei here on Wednesday said that all people from every religion and ethnic group and with any political disposition have the right to enjoy security without any discrimination. “All ranks of people with any religion and ethnicity and also with any political disposition are equal in …

Israel should seriously consider opening negotiations with Syria, Defense Minister Ehud Barak said in closed discussions recently. Barak, Army Radio reported Thursday, said that Syria’s participation in the upcoming Annapolis peace summit could lead to direct talks between the countries.

President George W. Bush will welcome German Chancellor Angela Merkel to his Texas ranch on Friday where they will seek to show unity on Iran even as Tehran defies the West over its nuclear programme.