Sergey Ryabkov said the crucial criterion for membership was the “non-application by a potential BRICS participant of illegal sanctions.”

The Syrian foreign minister says sanctions imposed by Western countries and their support for Takfiri terrorist groups are to be blamed for the humanitarian crisis in the war-ravaged country.

Ukrainian president claims that plans for a highly anticipated counteroffensive in early spring have been postponed due to the lack of adequate munitions.  

This week we are focusing on the standoff between Tunisia and the IMF over a bailout package.In the second part of our program we are discussing impunity by Western countries that are exporting toxic pesticides to Africa.

Iran’s High Council for Human Rights publishes a new report highlighting the circumstances surrounding the gruesome murder of Iranian security forces during the recent riots in Iran.

There has been no fatality from serial poisonings so far, and its cause remains shrouded in mystery, being investigated by relevant organizations.

People condemned Charlie Hebdo’s insult to Islamic authority, calling for apologies.

Tehran says governments that have resorted to violence to counter peaceful demands of their people cannot comment on Iran’s enforcement of the law.

Tehran says the recent anti-Iranian resolution adopted by the UN Human Rights Council is politically-motivated.

Iran's foreign minister has warned the UN about holding a special session on its human rights body about violent riots in the country.