Geneva
Kremlin says main issues over peace talks on Ukraine to be discussed in Geneva, including territory
The Kremlin confirmed that the Russian delegation would be led by Vladimir Medinsky, an aide to President Vladimir Putin.
US pushes for progress as Geneva set to host separate talks on Iran, Ukraine-Russia on Tuesday
Guterres faces backlash for congratulating Iranian regime, UN Watch demands transparency
Second Iranian diplomat abandons post, seeks asylum for family in Switzerland - report
Meeting privately with US, Iran suggests more time for nuclear talks
Islamic Republic says negotiations over its disputed nuclear program may need to be extended by six months if July 20 deadline is not met.
IDF intel officer: Iran serious in talks on nuclear deal
Military intelligence chief analyst Brig.-Gen. Itai Brun voices cautious optimism over possibility that Tehran and world powers are edging toward signing of final-status nuclear deal within the year.
US, Iranian delegates to meet in Geneva for nuclear talks
Washington decides to hold meeting with Iranian official on Monday, Tuesday in apparent bid to break deadlock in wider nuclear negotiations.
Why the law prohibits settlement activities
Since the West Bank, including east Jerusalem, did not belong to Jordan in June 1967, the argument goes, there could not be an occupation.
Switzerland: PA bid to join Geneva Conventions approved
Guardian state of conventions says accepts Abbas's application to treaties on conduct of war.
Iran set to receive $450 million payment, second of its kind, under nuclear deal
Unfreezing of Iranian assets as part of nuclear deal; eventually Tehran will have access to full $4.2 billion as part of sanctions relief.
US and Iran meet privately, in public agreement on stakes of nuclear talks
Senator McCain and Secretary Clinton offer different perspectives on new sanctions legislation; Zarif says it would be a 'disaster' if talks fail.
Iran receives $500 million installment, says it won't give up centrifuge research
Funds unfrozen in first phase, others to be distributed throughout six-month period; Zarif says Iran not willing to give up centrifuge research.
Syrian parties dig in on positions at Geneva 2 summit
US: No place for Assad in future regime; "The right to lead a country does not come from torture," says Kerry, as the two parties meet for the first time since beginning of Syrian conflict.
Assad regime, Syrian rebels begin talking peace at Geneva summit
Peace effort is plagued with low expectations that any progress can be made to pause the bloodshed.