Gazans rally to mark al-Quds Day
Thousands of Palestinians have poured into the streets of Gaza, marking the International Quds Day taking place on the last Friday of Ramadan every year.
Explosions rock southern Lebanon
A series of explosions have rocked the southern Lebanese region of Shehabiyeh near the Israeli border, causing a large fire, witnesses say.
53 Shia Muslims killed in Pakistan blast
A bomb explosion at a Shia Muslim rally in Pakistan's southwestern region has killed at least 53 people as violence continues to sweep the South-Asian country.
Recession Snuffs Out New Media Hope
Ed itor’s Note: Legendary “news dissector” Danny Schechter, after a career that spanned both independent media and the mainstream press, tried to make another contribution to his profession with the creation of Globalvision , a documentary production company.
NIBA slams EU sanctions against Iran
The Netherlands Iranian Business Association (NIBA) criticizes the new EU sanctions against Iran targeting its foreign trade, financial services, and energy and gas sectors.
UN 'ill-equipped' to solve world issues
Time is ripe for a reform in the UN Security Council, an American expert on UN affairs says, stressing that the organization is "ill-equipped" to solve global issues.
Somalia unrest claims 19 more lives
At least 19 people have been killed in fresh fighting between forces loyal to the Western-backed government of Somalia and al-Shabab fighters in Mogadishu.
Lahore bombings death toll hits 37
The death toll from a triple bombing at a Shia Muslim gathering in eastern Pakistani city of Lahore has risen to 37 after many passed away in various hospitals.
US Islamic center to fight Islamophobia
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) is planning measures to counter the recently stepped-up anti-Islam campaign in the United States.
Israel invades Gaza on 1st day of talks
Israel carries out an incursion into the Gaza Strip on the first day of the renewed reconciliation talks between Tel Aviv and the Palestinian Authority (PA).