Israel PM says he's 'perfectly open' to meeting with Abbas
The Palestinian president has ignited an uproar in Israel after falsely claiming that Israel had "executed" a 13-year-old Palestinian boy who is recovering in an Israeli hospital, drawing new accusations that he is inciting violence at a time of heightened tensions.
Oct 16, 2015, 00:20 AM IST
Israel accuses Abbas of incitement over false death claim
The Palestinian president ignited an uproar in Israel on Thursday after falsely claiming that Israel had "executed" a 13-year-old Palestinian boy who is recovering in an Israeli hospital, drawing new accusations that he is inciting violence at a time of heightened tensions.
Oct 15, 2015, 22:56 PM IST
38 Indians missing in Iraq are alive: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas
Thirty-eight Indians missing in Iraq for several months are alive, according to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, who, however, provided no evidence to back up the claim.
Oct 13, 2015, 13:30 PM IST
Palestine welcomes 'historic visit' by President Mukherjee
Palestine has welcomed the upcoming visit of India's President Pranab Mukherjee to that country on October 12-13, and termed it "historic".
Oct 10, 2015, 16:53 PM IST
Palestine blames Israel for deadlock in peace talks
Israel brought the peace talks to a deadlock by not halting settlements construction, a Palestinian official has said.
Oct 02, 2015, 14:04 PM IST
Israel slams Palestinian president's speech at UN assembly
Israel on Wednesday slammed the speech made by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), saying it was "deceitful" and "encourages incitement and lawlessness" in the Middle East.
Oct 01, 2015, 07:35 AM IST
39 Indians taken as prisoners in Iraq by ISIS are alive, confirms MEA
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday confirmed that the 39 Indians, who have been taken as prisoners in Iraq, are still alive and said that the government would do the necessary to secure their release after gathering more information.
Sep 29, 2015, 05:59 AM IST
PM Modi meets presidents of Palestine, Mexico
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held bilateral talks with President Mahmoud Abbas of Palestine, and Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto -- in his last engagements here.
Sep 29, 2015, 05:52 AM IST
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas expected in Moscow next week
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas will travel to Moscow next week for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin and the opening ceremony of Europe`s largest mosque, an embassy spokesman told AFP on Friday.
Sep 19, 2015, 02:11 AM IST
