EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton has called on Israel to ''preserve'' the health of a Palestinian prisoner who has been on a hunger strike for 63 days.

Cyprus and Israel are studying the possibility of a common pipeline that could help export natural gas to Europe and Asia, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced.

West expresses cautious optimism over prospects that Iran may be willing to engage major powers in new talks.

In ''letter of complaint'' to the UNSC, ambassador to UN calls for clear message to Iran over bombings in India, Georgia, Thailand.

The Obama administration formally announced its intention to ask Congress to waive a ban on funding UNESCO over its recognition of Palestinian statehood.

The Polish Senate has posthumously honored World War II hero Jan Karski for his work in revealing details of the Nazi genocide taking place in Poland.

The Muslim Brotherhood has threatened to ''review'' Egypt's 1979 peace treaty with Israel if the United States cuts aid to Egypt.

Iran and the West are now competing over who is getting more stressed - Europe over the possible disruption of oil flow, or Tehran, which has been busy uncovering new technologies.

On a visit to Cyprus, Israeli Prime Minister says Iran is 'most irresponsible' country in the world.

Five arrested on suspicion of involvement in New Delhi attack against Israeli embassy; Thai police investigating Tuesday's botched bombing, one suspect reportedly fled to Malaysia.