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Israel, chosen last month to oversee global efforts to end the trade in "blood diamonds" that stokes guerrilla wars, was put on the spot Friday when Syria asked the U.N. General Assembly to delete any mention of the Jewish state's leadership role.
Before he stepped down last month, Nobel laureate Mohamed ElBaradei, as the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), had to deal with some of the world's toughest regimes, including Syria, Iraq, Iran, and North Korea. ElBaradei met with NEWSWEEK's Jerry Guo last week to discuss the ongoing struggles over Iran's enrichment program and his legacy. Excerpts:.
It was early April 2003. The city of Mosul in northern Iraq was in free fall.
Today at sundown marks the beginning of the eight-day observance of Hanukkah by those of Jewish faith worldwide. The Jewish celebration of the Maccabees' ancient victory over the Greeks begins tonight and continues through sundown on Dec. 19.
U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates Said He Expects Iran To Face 'Significant' New Sanctions Over Its Nuclear Program.
The document, which describes screening protocols, is marked "sensitive security information," and includes instructions on how it should be stored: Electronic copies should be password-protected; hard copies should be in separate binders and stored in cabinets or desk drawers; and missing copies should be immediately reported.
BAGHDAD — Al-Qaida's umbrella group in Iraq claimed responsibility Thursday for coordinated Baghdad bombings this week that killed 127 people and wounded more than 500, warning of more strikes to come against the Iraqi government.
UNITED NATIONS -- A U.N. sanctions committee expressed "grave concern" Thursday about what it called apparent Iranian violations of a U.N. ban on arms exports, triggering a renewed threat by the United States and its European allies to press for broader sanctions against Tehran if it does not men...
The United States And Other Envoys At The United Nations Slammed Iran On Thursday For Transporting Arms And Ammunition To Syria, Saying The Clock Is Ticking For The Islamic Republic -- Which Could Face Tougher Sanctions Next Year Over Its Nuclear Program.
George Stephanopoulos and JuJu Chang join Robin Roberts and Sam Champion as the new Good Morning America team. Chris Cuomo is moving to ABC’s 20/20 and Diane Sawyer is replacing Charles Gibson on World News.
After 10,000 settlers and their supporters protested in Israel last night, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu offered tax breaks and other benefits to mollify them. But his effort to please everyone may be backfiring.
The United States, Britain and France warned Thursday that Iran risks increased sanctions unless it immediately complies with a series of Security Council resolutions regarding its nuclear program.
New York, N.Y. (ABC) -- George Stephanopoulos has been named the new anchor of "Good Morning America," ABC News President David Westin announced today.
Iraq's border with Syria runs for hundreds of miles through barren land patrolled by a relative scattering of security forces. But despite claims about exiled Saddam Hussein loyalists sneaking across to disrupt Iraq's upcoming elections, the only evidence around one key outpost is faded slogans of Saddam's banned Baath Party painted on the wall of a decaying grain elevator.
UNITED NATIONS - The United States, Britain and France warned Thursday that Iran risks increased sanctions unless it immediately complies with a series of Security Council resolutions regarding its nuclear program.
The United States, Britain and France warned Iran on Thursday that it may face new sanctions over its nuclear program, but Russia and China hinted that they were not convinced more punitive steps were needed.
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