Syria’s most powerful ally Russia on Friday said the Damascus regime had agreed to attend an international peace conference on the crisis that world powers hope will take place in Geneva in June. But President Bashar Al Assad’s fractured foes expressed immediate scepticism over Moscow’s announcement and questioned why the Damascus government itself remained silent. In Damascus, Syria’s information minister said the Arab League must “apologise” and cancel its resolutions on Syria...... more...
US questions credibility of Iran poll, slams Net curbs The United States on Friday called into question the credibility of Iran’s presidential election next month, criticising the.... more...
US durable goods orders surge as factories do well Orders for long-lasting US manufactured goods rose more than expected in April, a hopeful sign that a sharp.... more...