UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – The U.N. Security Council voted on Thursday to keep the United Nations mission in Iraq for another year, as Baghdad urged the world body to do more to help it transform into a functioning democracy.

TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran is willing to share nuclear technology for peaceful purposes with Sri Lanka, Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said.

TEHRAN (FNA)- The Philippine air panel has sealed the country’s first ever air services agreement with Iran in anticipation of an increase in demand for Mideast-bound flights.