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Iran storing under 10 million barrels at sea

ENERGY

Iran storing under 10 million barrels at sea

Iran’s crude oil in offshore floating storage is less than 10 million barrels, a senior energy official says, dismissing foreign media estimates of higher volumes as “psychological warfare”.

‘UK counter-extremism bill may backfire’

SOCIETY

‘UK counter-extremism bill may backfire’

The British government’s terrorism watchdog has warned that Prime Minister David Cameron’s counter-terrorism bill may backfire and play into the hands of terrorists.

US appoints coordinator for Iran deal

POLITICS

US appoints coordinator for Iran deal

The US has appointed a former ambassador to Poland, Stephen Mull, as the lead coordinator for implementing the Iran nuclear agreement.

Palestine slams UN inaction over Aqsa

PALESTINE

Palestine slams UN inaction over Aqsa

Palestine’s mission to the UN blasts the Security Council for its inaction over Israel's recent aggression in the al-Aqsa Mosque compound.

Occupy activists mark 4th anniversary

SOCIETY

Occupy activists mark 4th anniversary

Occupy Wall Street activists marked the fourth anniversary of their protest against the "one percent" in Zuccotti Park in New York City.

US overhauls Syria strategy amid failure

FOREIGN POLICY

US overhauls Syria strategy amid failure

The US is considering a major overhaul of its failed efforts to train militants purportedly to fight Daesh terrorists in Syria, officials say.