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South Korea scrambles trade visit to Iran

ECONOMY

South Korea scrambles trade visit to Iran

A large South Korean delegation, headed by Minister of Land, Transport and Infrastructure Yoo Il-h, will visit Iran to discuss new business opportunities in the country, the Yonhap news agency says.

2K refugees stuck on Macedonia border

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2K refugees stuck on Macedonia border

Nearly 2,000 refugees are stranded in a border area between Greece and Macedonia, with hundreds more arriving to reach western Europe.

Amnesty warns Allan could be re-arrested

PALESTINE

Amnesty warns Allan could be re-arrested

Amnesty International has warned that Israel could re-arrest former Palestinian hunger striker Mohammad Allan if his poor health condition improves.

Pentagon: US will defend South Korea

MILITARY

Pentagon: US will defend South Korea

A top American general has said that the United States will defend its close ally South Korea amid heightening tensions between the South and North Korea.

Iran-Russia barter plans face big hurdles

ECONOMY

Iran-Russia barter plans face big hurdles

A planned barter arrangement between Iran and Russia is proving harder than anticipated, with an Iranian official saying he didn’t know when major shipments would begin.