INCHEON, South Korea – Nineteen South Koreans freed by Taliban insurgents after six weeks in captivity returned home to tearful embraces from loved ones Sunday, expressing sorrow for two in their group who were killed in Afghanistan and apologizing to the nation.The former hostages, let go in stages last week …

A distinguished American political analyst, Anthony Silvan Pool, says the US’ anti-Iran distressful efforts stem from internal violence in the White House and the political challenges the country is facing.

Iran’s non-oil exports reached $4 bln and 400 mln in the first four months of the Iranian year from March 2007, announced deputy commerce minister.