The UN Secretary-General's spokesman said: "Under international law, civilians must be protected at all times and respect is mandatory."

Hundreds gather in Taipei to express their support for Palestinians.

Pro-Palestinian protesters in New York, USA, have closed down a busy transportation hub.

A Palestinian news agency has examined existing intelligence reports on Microsoft's espionage cooperation with Tel Aviv and described the scope of this cooperation as exceeding expectations.

In a telephone conversation with his American counterpart, the Russian Foreign Minister stressed the need for an immediate halt to the use of force against the Yemeni Ansar Allah and the importance of participating in political dialogue.

According to diplomatic sources, the Security Council will hold a closed-door meeting tomorrow (Wednesday) on Iran's increase in enriched uranium stockpiles.

Negotiations under pressure and threats have no meaning, and the Islamic Republic of Iran, as a large, experienced and powerful country, will never come to the negotiating table under pressure with any country, especially the United States.

A Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson reiterated in an interview that the Islamic Republic seeks the peaceful use of nuclear energy.

Media sources revealed that a group of American lawmakers have prepared a plan to ban the flying of Hamas and Hezbollah flags in New York.

A recent CBS News/YouGov survey reveals that Americans are deeply split in their perceptions of Russia, with a third of respondents describing it as an ally.