Iranian First Vice-President Parviz Davoudi said cooperation between Iran and Syria can set a very desirable paradigm for the regional states.

Visiting Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki conferred with Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi about Tehran’s nuclear issue and Iraq on Wednesday.

KABUL — Australian Prime Minister John Howard says his country is considering sending more troops to Afghanistan. Howard was not specific on the proposed reinforcements during his surprise visit to Kabul today. However, he says Australia’s commitment to Afghanistan remains steadfast. Earlier Thursday, during a stopover in the southern Afghan …