Ban withdraws invitation to Syrian peace talks after Tehran makes statements that diverge from conversation he had with leader

Critics say monument in honor of 70th anniversary downplays Hungary’s role in the systematic murder of Jews

Thousands demonstrate in Cairo stadium in support of defense minister el-Sissi, the man who ousted Morsi

News Tehran won’t be attending clears way for Syrian opposition to take part in talks, scheduled to kick off Wednesday

UN body had faced storm of criticism for canceling show under Arab pressure, claiming it could ‘endanger peace process’