The U.N. General Assembly's human rights committee condemned Iran for a violent crackdown on protesters.
Iraqi lawmakers, divided over election laws, will continue debate while planning for a January vote.
Iran ruled out on Wednesday sending enriched uranium abroad for further processing.
Iraq's VP vetoed an election law, casting new doubt on whether the vote can take place in January.
Israel triggered a fresh rift with Washington by approving the building of 900 homes for Jews on West Bank.
Five people have been sentenced to death in connection with unrest after Iran's disputed election.
A senior Iranian military official accused Saudi Arabia of killing Shi'ite Muslims in Yemen.
Defying the United States, Israel approved on Tuesday the building of 900 homes for Jews on the West Bank.
IAEA is concerned that Iran's revelation of a new uranium enrichment site may mean it is hiding nuclear activity.
Finance Minister says West to share blame for corruption and also give credit to President Karzai's government to combat it.