Islamabad, March 11, IRNA – At least 12 militants were killed in aerial bombing and 10 in clashes with security forces in Pakistan north western tribal region on Saturday, security officials said.

Islamabad, March 11, IRNA – At least 12 militants were killed in aerial bombing and 10 in clashes with security forces in Pakistan north western tribal region on Saturday, security officials said.

Damascus, March 11, IRNA -- Syrian President Bashar al Assad told visiting UN-Arab League envoy Kofi Annan that 'terrorist groups' are stopping a political solution to the crisis in the country.

Damascus, March 11, IRNA -- Syrian President Bashar al Assad told visiting UN-Arab League envoy Kofi Annan that 'terrorist groups' are stopping a political solution to the crisis in the country.

Damascus, March 11, IRNA -- Syrian President Bashar al Assad told visiting UN-Arab League envoy Kofi Annan that 'terrorist groups' are stopping a political solution to the crisis in the country.

Gaza City, March 11, IRNA – Israel escalated violence against Palestinians for the second day in eight air strikes overnight and Saturday, killing a dozen civilians in Gaza Strip.

Gaza City, March 11, IRNA – Israel escalated violence against Palestinians for the second day in eight air strikes overnight and Saturday, killing a dozen civilians in Gaza Strip.

Gaza City, March 11, IRNA – Israel escalated violence against Palestinians for the second day in eight air strikes overnight and Saturday, killing a dozen civilians in Gaza Strip.

Gaza City, March 11, IRNA – Israel escalated violence against Palestinians for the second day in eight air strikes overnight and Saturday, killing a dozen civilians in Gaza Strip.

Gaza City, March 11, IRNA – Israel escalated violence against Palestinians for the second day in eight air strikes overnight and Saturday, killing a dozen civilians in Gaza Strip.