Iran minister says nuclear deal likely if partners serious
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif voiced optimism about reaching a nuclear deal with world powers.
EU's top diplomat to visit Netanyahu, Abbas next week
EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini will visit the Middle East next week for talks on the peace process.
Rugby fan Prince Harry meets All Blacks on NZ tour
Britain's Prince Harry met current and former All Blacks during his tour of New Zealand and was presented with a jersey from the reigning world champions.
New Netanyahu government wins MPs' approval as Obama urges deal
The Israeli parliament late narrowly approved Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's new government.
US Congress sends Iran nuclear review bill to Obama
The US Congress overwhelmingly passed legislation assuring lawmakers have the right to review, and perhaps reject, any nuclear deal.
EU firms up plans to tackle smugglers as more boat migrants rescued
The European Union firmed up plans to crack down on people smugglers in the Mediterranean as Italy said another 2,000 migrants were rescued at sea.
Kazakhstan and Saudi Arabia to launch direct flight
Kazakhstan and Saudi Arabia plan to launch a direct flight.
Kerry says 'critical moment' for Russia to fulfil Ukraine truce
US Secretary of State John Kerry warned Russia this was a critical time to fulfil a fragile peace deal to end the fighting in Ukraine.
Netanyahu denounces 'resurgent' anti-Semitism
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denounced a resurgence in anti-Semitism both in the Middle East and in the West.