'There was no breakthrough with Syria' Israel and Syria both issued vehement denials on Tuesday to a report that there had been secret agreements between the two countries.
UN marks soaring Iraq death toll More than 34,000 civilians were killed in violence in Iraq during 2006, a UN human rights official has said.
Russia confirms Tor-1 sale to Iran Russia's defense minister said Tuesday that Russia has sold Tor-M1 air defense missile systems to Iran.
Rice gets backing for Iraq plan Saudi Arabian leaders have told Condoleeza Rice, the US secretary of state, that Arab countries are ready to back the new US strategy to stabilise Iraq.
Kosovo decision must satisfy both Pristina and Belgrade - Lavrov A decision on the sovereignty of Kosovo, which is being demanded by the predominantly Albanian population in the historically Serbian region, must satisfy both Kosovo and Serbian authorities.
Iran says Sunni-Shiite ties discussed in Saudi Iran's top national security official today said talks he held in Saudi Arabia were aimed at improving understanding between Shiites and Sunnis.
Estimates of US Jewry Differ, but It's Less Than in Israel The latest estimate, provided in the American Jewish Year Book, says there are 6.4 million American Jews.
AP: Iran gets army gear in Pentagon sale The US military has sold forbidden equipment at least a half-dozen times to middlemen for countries - including Iran and China.
New EU parliament boss pledges to be tough with Merkel German Christian democrat Hans-Gert Poettering, elected as the new European Parliament president today, has pledged to stand up to pressure by big member states.