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US student debt squeezing families

ECONOMY

US student debt squeezing families

The $1.2 trillion US student debt is sinking parents, weighed down by their own college loans, deeper into debt, says a report.

Signs show UK economy slowing

ECONOMY

Signs show UK economy slowing

Signs are growing that the British economic recovery has lost steam mainly due to lower consumer spending and weaker manufacturing.

Pakistan jails Wahhabi preacher

PAKISTAN

Pakistan jails Wahhabi preacher

An anti-terrorism court in Pakistan has jailed a Wahhabi pro-Saudi preacher for hate speech against Shia Muslims.

Iran, Turkey set to resolve gas dispute

ENERGY

Iran, Turkey set to resolve gas dispute

Iran and Turkey are expected to settle their dispute over gas pricing within the next month, Managing Director for international affairs of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) Mohsen Qamsari says.

US says Russia 'losing' in Syria

FOREIGN POLICY

US says Russia 'losing' in Syria

The US defense chief says Russia has a 'losing strategy' in Syria and its airstrikes against Daesh will worsen the situation.