Leaders call on UN to set new zero poverty target
The leaders of Britain, Indonesia and Liberia on Thursday called on the United Nations to set a target of 2030 to eradicate extreme poverty.
Venezuela threatens to end support for Colombia peace
Venezuelan opposition leader Henrique Capriles on Thursday denounced as "blackmail" a threat by Caracas to end support for Colombia's peace process with leftist rebels.
US accuses Iran of surge in 'terrorism'
The United States on Thursday accused Iran of sponsoring "terrorism" at a level unseen in decades and said that the separate threat from Al-Qaeda has been significantly degraded.
'Very confident' Assad talks of new front with Israel
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad threatened Israel with renewed fighting in the Golan Heights and said Russia was committed to supplying him with advanced missiles.
Hagel to discuss cyberthreat with Chinese
The United States must develop "rules of the road" with China and other countries to mitigate cyberthreats.
Syria's Assad to seek third term if people want: FM
Embattled Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, who is facing a two-year rebellion against his rule, will run for a third term in 2014 if the people want him to.
Australian prime minister dodges another sandwich
Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard was forced to dodge a flying sandwich for the second time this month Thursday when someone's salami lunch was flung at her during a school visit.
Blair tells about barriers hindering Kazakhstan from world's top 30
British Ex-Prime-Minister Tony Blair told about the barriers that prevent Kazakhstan from joining the top 30 most developed countries.
Kazakhstan ambassador to Thailand appointed
Marat Yessenbayev was appointed Kazakhstan Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Thailand.