The letter of Islamic Republic of Iran's Foreign Minister Manuchehr Mottaki about the recent unlawful and criminal activities and heinous crimes of the Zionist regime has been handed over to his Lebanese counterpart, Ali Al-Shami.

Thousands of Palestinian people in Gaza staged demonstrations, emphasizing on their support for the Islamic sacred values and denouncing the incursions and conspiracies of the Zionist regime.

Head of the Supreme Islamic Assembly of Iraq, Seyed Ammar Hakim has called on the victorious coalitions in Iraqi legislative elections to establish a just national unity government.

Turkish Deputy Prime Minister Ali Babacan said for Turkey, Iran is a big hope for long-term cooperation.

Palestinian medics say fifteen Palestinians have been wounded after the Zionist regime warplanes struck seven sites including a disused airport in southern Gaza Strip.

A UN biennial report says despite rapid economic growth in many countries and continued global efforts to alleviate poverty, world slums are still expanding.

A watchdog in Britain has revealed that former UK Premier Tony Blair has secretly received cash from a South Korean energy company and from Kuwaiti royals.

US President Barack Obama has characterized the Sunday's congressional vote on his sprawling healthcare reform as historic, saying he would expect a tough vote this weekend.

A U.S. federal judge on Friday delayed a $657.5 million settlement for workers who suffered health problems after the September 11, 2001, attacks, saying the process must be transparent and lawyers fees should not be drawn from the funds.

As the US Congress once again rallies to pass healthcare reform legislation, momentum is growing in many states to pass laws to block the changes -- a move that could lead to a legal battle over states' sovereignty.