Europeans saw a fervent wish fulfilled with Barack Obama’s election victory, but it could mean more than they bargained for. For all their enthusiasm over the prospect of a new tone from Washington, European governments now face the sobering realization that the new President is far better placed than his …

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The U.S. military says its troops have killed four al-Qaeda-linked militants during a raid in eastern Afghanistan.

The UK-based aid agency Oxfam has warned of catastrophe for Gaza and nearby areas of Israel if a truce agreed last June is not maintained. Oxfam called on world leaders to do everything they could to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza and urged Israel to resume supplies without delay. Israel …

The European Union and Russia’s leaders have wrapped up their one day summit in Nice, France, aiming to soften the prospect of a politically icy winter ahead.

TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran’s Ambassador to Islamabad Mashallah Shakeri said on Friday that so far no credible report has been received about the whereabouts of the Iranian diplomat who was kidnapped by gunmen in Peshawar on Thursday.

TEHRAN (FNA)- Pakistani Foreign Minister Mahmood Qureshi condemned abduction of an Iranian diplomat in Peshawar, and assured Tehran that Islamabad would adopt all the necessary measures for his release.

TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian archeologists unearthed an important prehistoric mound dating back to between 3000 and 4000 BC near the central city of Isfahan.

TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian inventors won seven gold medals and a special cash prize in the 2nd International Invention Fair in the Middle East.

TEHRAN (FNA)- South Korea urged Iran to intensity its efforts to build international trust over its uranium enrichment program.

TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad underlined the peaceful nature of the Iranian nation, reiterating that Tehran may not start a war against any other nation.