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Iran energy official writes off China firms

ENERGY

Iran energy official writes off China firms

The Iranian Petroleum Ministry’s ties with Chinese companies appear seriously on the rocks, with one senior energy official saying he prefers Japanese, European and American investors to the Chinese.

Gunmen kill 19, injure 7 in Brazil

BRAZIL

Gunmen kill 19, injure 7 in Brazil

Masked gunmen kill 19 and injure seven more in a series of shootings on the outskirts of Brazil's largest city of Sao Paulo.

US officers, lawyer arrested in murder

SOCIETY

US officers, lawyer arrested in murder

A US defense attorney and eight others, including three officers, were arrested on Friday for their involvement in the death of a man.

Burundi slipping closer to edge: UN

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Burundi slipping closer to edge: UN

The UN warns of a dire situation in Burundi following the controversial presidential election, urging all sides to the conflict to resume talks.

‘Obama losing Iran battle in Congress’

INTERVIEWS

‘Obama losing Iran battle in Congress’

US President Obama is losing the Iran battle in the Republican-dominated Congress to the Israel lobby, former US congressional staffer Rodney Martin says.

UN's Ban picks new CAR mission head

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UN's Ban picks new CAR mission head

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon picks a new head of the UN peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic after sacking the previous head.