PNA Calls for Int'l Action to Save Palestinian Economy
TEHRAN (FNA)- The Palestinian National Authority (PNA) on Tuesday called for an immediate international action to stop Israeli restrictions on Palestinian economy. ( 17:55:44 - 2013/03/12)

Afghanistan's Karzai Warns US over Bagram Jail Handover
TEHRAN (FNA)- Afghan President Hamid Karzai on Tuesday warned the United States that the Afghans would themselves mull over a strategy if the Bagram prison was not handed over completely to his government. ( 17:30:58 - 2013/03/12)

Czech FM: EU Should Support Dialogue in Syria
TEHRAN (FNA)- Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic Karel Schwarzenberg said that there is a possibility to reach a political solution to the crisis in Syria, and called on the EU to back peaceful settlement of the crisis in the Muslim state. ( 17:29:40 - 2013/03/12)

Palestinian NGOs March in Nablus to Support Prisoners
TEHRAN (FNA)- Dozens of NGOs on Tuesday took part in a Nablus march to support Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails. ( 17:27:54 - 2013/03/12)

Egypt Not to Sign "Emergency" IMF Loan
TEHRAN (FNA)- Egypt will not sign any "emergency" loan agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), cabinet spokesperson Alaa el-Hadidi said on Tuesday. ( 17:26:51 - 2013/03/12)

Russian Airplane Carrying Humanitarian Aid Arrives in Syria
TEHRAN (FNA)- A Russian airplane loaded with 11 tons of humanitarian aid on Tuesday arrived at Lattakia Airport in Syria, a report said. ( 17:25:51 - 2013/03/12)

Russia May Scrap Visa Regime with EU by 2014 Olympics
TEHRAN (FNA)- Moscow would prefer to see visa-free travels introduced between Russia and EU in time for the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, Russian Foreign Ministry ambassador-at-large Anvar Azimov said Tuesday. ( 17:24:19 - 2013/03/12)

Chaos in Brooklyn as 100 Teenagers Riot on Streets after NYPD Plainclothes Cops Kill Boy
TEHRAN (FNA)- Police intervened when more than a hundred people joined in a candlelit vigil in the East Flatbush neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York, where 16-year-old Kimani Gray was shot 11 times by police on Saturday. ( 17:22:15 - 2013/03/12)

Clashes Flare in Palestinian Camp in Lebanon
TEHRAN (FNA)- Lebanese security officials said clashes between rival factions in Lebanon's largest Palestinian refugee camp have killed one person and injured at least 13. ( 17:21:13 - 2013/03/12)

Israeli Man Asks Palestinian Authority for Political Asylum
TEHRAN (FNA)- An Israeli man surrendered himself to security forces in Tulkarem, requesting political asylum in Palestinian Authority controlled areas of the West Bank. ( 16:36:26 - 2013/03/12)

Heavy Snow Snarls Travel in Northern Europe
TEHRAN (FNA)- Swaths of Northern Europe were in the grip of snow, ice and high winds Tuesday, causing serious disruption to road, rail and air travelers, a report said. ( 16:34:35 - 2013/03/12)

Over 100 Guantanamo Inmates on Hunger Strike over Quran Desecration
TEHRAN (FNA)- Lawyers for Guantanamo Bay inmates said that over 100 prisoners are on a hunger strike over their Qurans being taken away. ( 16:04:42 - 2013/03/12)

Hamas Blasts Israeli Plan to Boost Jerusalem Tourism from Muslim States
TEHRAN (FNA)- The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas called on Arab and Islamic states to reject an Israeli plan encouraging tourists from Islamic countries to visit al-Quds (Jerusalem), a report said. ( 15:59:46 - 2013/03/12)

New Pope's Robes Cause Storm of Protest
TEHRAN (FNA)- Protesters in Rome staged a demonstration aimed at the new pope. ( 15:58:55 - 2013/03/12)