Ukrainian ultra-nationalist party Svoboda (Freedom) and its charismatic leader Oleg Tyagnybok were on course for their best result yet in national elections Sunday which could send shockwaves through the political landscape.
Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti reaffirmed Thursday his country’s commitment to the security of Israel, after meeting with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem.
Foreign minister says that while ultimate goal is to be PM, he is not ''obsessed,'' supports Netanyahu to serve full term as PM, despite Likud-Yisrael Beytenu merger; Likud's Eitan looks to stop merger with secret ballot vote.
A controversial trip to Iran by a European Parliament delegation will go on, a spokesperson for Tarja Cronberg, a Finnish Green MEP who will lead the delegation.
PM, FM say parties to run together for 19th Knesset; Netanyahu advisor says Liberman will not prevent PM from continuing to call for resumption of peace talks; Yacimovich, Mofaz call for Center to unite forces.
French police has unveiled a damning report that showed up several loopholes in the investigation of Al-Qaeda inspired gunman Mohamed Merah before his shooting spree in Toulouse.
EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton sought to rectify concerns within the Palestinian Authority (PA) over the EU’s apparent “upgrade” in relations with Israel.
Western diplomats say Iran finished installing last 640 uranium centrifuges planned at Fordow underground plant, but has not started running them; Tehran rejects weapon allegations, says work is for fuel.
