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Obama: US can’t solve world problems

FOREIGN POLICY

Obama: US can’t solve world problems

Addressing the UN General Assembly on Monday, Obama said the era is over when “strong states must impose their will on weaker ones.”

Fiorina defends Bush-era torture

HUMAN RIGHTS

Fiorina defends Bush-era torture

US presidential candidate Carly Fiorina has defended the torture tactics that were applied during the Bush administration.

Iran to issue $300mn Islamic T-Bills

ECONOMY

Iran to issue $300mn Islamic T-Bills

Iran is to issue Islamic Treasury Bills for the first time as part efforts to boost its economy during the post-sanctions era.

UK to send troops to Somalia

FOREIGN POLICY

UK to send troops to Somalia

Britain is to send more than 300 troops to Somalia and possibly South Sudan to train soldiers and boost security in the region.

Taliban overrun Afghanistan key city

AFGHANISTAN

Taliban overrun Afghanistan key city

Taliban militants largely seize the key Afghan city of Kunduz, storming government compounds and sending panicked residents fleeing.

Iran favors Italy for post-sanction return

ENERGY

Iran favors Italy for post-sanction return

President Hassan Rouhani says Iran welcomes Italian companies in its oil and gas sector which has a massive development plan worth $185 billion in the post-sanction era.