Russia, USA to Discuss Crisis in Syria Thursday

March 6, 2013 (TSR) - Russian Foreign Ministry source announced on Tuesday that Russian Deputy Foreign Minister, Michael Bogdanov, and US Deputy Secretary of State, William Burns, will discuss...

Sabah standoff continues as Manila, Kuala Lumpur scramble to peacefully solve crisis

by Lady Michelle-Jennifer Santos and Agencies February 28, 2013 (TSR) - More than two weeks after some 300 followers of Sulu Sultan Jamalul Kiram III, some of them armed, occupied...

Thailand, insurgent Muslim group BRN sign Formal Peace Pact (Full Text)

February 28, 2013 (TSR) - The national security chief signed a peace agreement with the insurgent group Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN) on Thursday just ahead of an official visit...

China calls Norway to concretely improve ties: Correct Nobel Peace Prize to convicted felon...

Jan. 24, 2013 (TSR) - China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Tuesday called on Norway to take concrete steps to create conditions for improving bilateral ties, saying mending relations is...

Russian FM Lavrov: Assad’s ouster not precondition for dialogue, Opposition should come up with...

Jan. 14, 2013 (TSR) - Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's ouster is no precondition to solve his country's crisis, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Sunday. The idea that Assad must...

The State of Palestine Exists: Now the Occupation Must End!

by John V. Whitbeck, International Lawyer and Legal Advisor to the Palestinians Jan. 11, 2013 (TSR) - On January 3, Mahmoud Abbas, acting in his capacities as President of the...

Taiwan should no longer view China as an enemy

by Zheng Jian January 5, 2013 (TSR) - Taiwan should consider modifying its defensive strategy whereby China is viewed as the main adversary considering the peaceful development of relations across...

Israel Nuclear Disarmament KEY to resolve Iran nuclear issue: Turkish President Gul

January 4, 2013 (TSR) - Turkish President Abdullah Gul has stressed the importance of eradicating nuclear weapons in the region, saying the atomic disarmament of Israel would be the...

Israeli President Shimon Peres condemns PM Benjamin Netanyahu over dismissal of Palestine President Abbas

December 31, 2012 (TSR) - President Shimon Peres on Sunday strongly criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman on their handling of the Palestinian issue. Speaking...

World Peace: India, Russia Agree to Promote Multipolar World, Back Iran’s Nuclear Program (Synopsis,...

Dec. 25, 2012 (TSR) - The President of the Russian Federation, H.E. Vladimir V. Putin paid an official visit to New Delhi on Dec 24, 2012 for the 13th...

Japan’s incoming PM pledges to mend ties with China

December 22, 2012 (TSR) - Japan's incoming premier Saturday pledged to seek a thaw in ties with China after a report said he will send a special envoy on...

Iran FM on Syria, Bahrain Crises: National dialogue, Diplomatic Solutions and Non-interference Only Way...

December 12, 2012 (TSR) - Addressing the inaugural ceremony of the World University Professors and Islamic Awakening Conference on Monday, Salehi criticized the West approach towards Syrian developments. He further...