NATO summit kicks off in Chicago The NATO Sunday kicked off its 25th summit in Chicago, with the alliance's future commitment to Afghanistan and security capability in the age of austerity dominating the agenda. Ahead of nuclear talks, Iranian lawmakers urge P5+1 to respect Iran's "rights" Three days ahead of the start of new round of talks between the Islamic republic and the world powers, Iranian lawmakers issued a statement on Sunday urging the five permanent UN Security Council members plus Germany (P5+1) to respect Iran's nuclear rights. 5.9-magnitude quake hits northern Italy, death toll rises to 7 The death toll of a 5.9-magnitude earthquake that hit northern Italy in the early hours of Sunday morning has risen to seven, local media said. • UN mission chief says meeting with Syrian FM "excellent" • 10 tribesmen, 18 al-Qaida fighters killed in clashes in Yemen's south • G8 leaders vow to strengthen economies amid ongoing Eurozone turmoil • Israeli troops thwart attempted stabbing attack • 5.9-magnitude quake hits northern Italy, at least 5 dead More

Serbian opposition leader Nikolic wins presidential runoff: unofficial results Serbian opposition candidate Tomislav Nikolic won the presidential runoff on Sunday, according to unofficial results announced by the Center for Democracy and Free Elections. Egypt's presidential candidates end campaigns for historic vote Egypt's presidential candidates finalized on Sunday their electoral campaigns two days before the historic vote.All forms of electoral campaigns by the candidates during the 48-hour silence period are banned. NATO chief says alliance has no intention to intervene in Syria NATO Secretary General on Sunday said the alliance has no intention to intervene in Syria, and he believes the best way to go forward in that country is a six-point peace plan brokered by Kofi Annan.

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