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US House panel adopts new anti-Iran act
23 May 2013 12:33

US House panel adopts new anti-Iran act

Islam Times - A US congressional panel has adopted a new measure to tighten the country’s illegal sanctions against the Islamic Republic of Iran over its nuclear energy program.

Israel prepared to launch war on Syria: Israeli cmdr.
23 May 2013 12:32

Israel prepared to launch war on Syria: Israeli cmdr.

Islam Times - An Israeli military commander says Tel Aviv is prepared to carry out an attack on Syria if the government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad collapses.

Sweden protests enter fourth day
23 May 2013 12:28

Sweden protests enter fourth day

Islam Times - Angry youths have once again taken to the streets in the suburbs of Sweden’s capital, causing damage to property and clashing with police in protest against youth unemployment and the police shooting of a 69-year-old man.

Most American voters oppose US military intervention in Syria: Poll
23 May 2013 12:27

Most American voters oppose US military intervention in Syria: Poll

Islam Times - A new opinion poll shows that an overwhelming majority of Americans are opposed to a potential military intervention by the United States in Syria.

An protest rally in Pakistan against US terror-drone attacks, widely believed responsible for thousands of civilian casualties
23 May 2013 12:26

Major rights group blasts growing US reliance on assassination drones

Islam Times - Major human rights group Amnesty International (AI) has blasted the US for its growing use of assassination drones as part of the Obama administration’s targeted-killing bid in Muslim nations abroad, saying the measure violates international laws.

Amnesty denounces human rights violations in Persian Gulf Arab states
23 May 2013 12:25

Amnesty denounces human rights violations in Persian Gulf Arab states

Islam Times - Amnesty International has condemned the Persian Gulf Arab states for widespread human rights violations.

Many Canadians renew calls for independence from Britain on Victoria Day
23 May 2013 12:24

Many Canadians renew calls for independence from Britain on Victoria Day

Islam Times - Many Canadians have renewed their call for full separation from Britain on Victoria Day -- a federal public holiday in honor of British Queen Victoria's birthday.

North Korean leader sends envoy to China for talks
23 May 2013 11:56

North Korean leader sends envoy to China for talks

Islam Times - North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un has sent a high-level envoy to China in a bid to boost ties with the country's most important ally.

US continues supporting militants in Syria: Kerry
23 May 2013 11:55

US continues supporting militants in Syria: Kerry

Islam Times - The United States has reiterated its “continued” and “growing” support for militants fighting against the government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

Iran opposes permanent US military bases in Afghanistan
23 May 2013 11:45

Iran opposes permanent US military bases in Afghanistan

Islam Times - Iran has reiterated its opposition to US plans to establish permanent military bases in Afghanistan after the planned withdrawal of US-led foreign forces from the country in 2014.

Washington admits drones killed 4 US citizens in 2011
23 May 2013 11:45

Washington admits drones killed 4 US citizens in 2011

Islam Times - Washington has for the first time admitted that four US citizens were killed in CIA assassination drone strikes in Yemen and Pakistan in 2011.

Bahrain’s main opposition party halts talks with regime
23 May 2013 11:42

Bahrain’s main opposition party halts talks with regime

Islam Times - The Bahraini opposition bloc al-Wefaq has suspended talks with the regime due to the Persian Gulf kingdom’s deliberate "delay and absence of positive response."

Iran slams ‘meddlesome
23 May 2013 11:41

Iran slams ‘meddlesome' election remarks by ‘misinformed’ US

Islam Times - Iran has strongly criticized the United States for making “baseless remarks” about the country’s electoral process and interfering in its domestic affairs.

Egypt reopens main crossing to Gaza Strip
23 May 2013 11:32

Egypt reopens main crossing to Gaza Strip

Islam Times - The Egyptian authorities have reopened the Rafah crossing with the Gaza Strip following the release of seven Egyptian security forces kidnapped in the volatile Sinai Peninsula last week.

Syria reaction to peace talks constructive: Russia
23 May 2013 11:31

Syria reaction to peace talks constructive: Russia

Islam Times - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says the Syrian government's response to proposed peace talks is constructive.

More deaths reported as clashes rage on in Lebanon
23 May 2013 11:30

More deaths reported as clashes rage on in Lebanon's Tripoli

Islam Times - Violent clashes rage on for a fourth consecutive day in Lebanon’s flashpoint city of Tripoli, causing more deaths.

Iran dismisses Saudi Arabia’s false spy link allegations
23 May 2013 11:29

Iran dismisses Saudi Arabia’s false spy link allegations

Islam Times - Iran Foreign Ministry spokesman has dismissed Saudi Arabia’s false allegations that the Islamic Republic has links to a spy cell recently arrested in the Kingdom.

Deep British involvement in CIA secret detention operations revealed
23 May 2013 11:09

Deep British involvement in CIA secret detention operations revealed

Islam Times - A new study has shed more lights on the UK government’s involvement in the U.S. spying agency CIA’s rendition flights.

Syria envoy raps Jordan meeting of Syria friends
23 May 2013 11:07

Syria envoy raps Jordan meeting of Syria friends

Islam Times - Syria's ambassador to Jordan has slammed a meeting of the so-called “Friends of Syria” group in Amman, describing it as a gathering of “friends of Israel.”

Turkey seals border crossing with Syria after deadly bomb attacks
23 May 2013 10:57

Turkey seals border crossing with Syria after deadly bomb attacks

Islam Times - Turkey has closed a border gate with Syria following two deadly bomb attacks in Turkey’s southern province of Hatay.

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