INTERVIEWS
'War lasting agenda of US imperialism'
Obama purports to target warmongering lobbyists who are pressing for war against Iran, but keeps the military option alive, says an American author.
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ENERGY
Iran wants Japan back in energy projects
Iran says it is ready to negotiate with Japan over the return of the country’s enterprises to its energy projects.
PERSIAN GULF
Bahrain lifts ban on independent paper
The Bahraini regime reportedly lifts a temporary ban on the country’s only independent newspaper after criticism from rights groups.
IRAQ
Iraq moves to cancel major state posts
Iraq's premier calls for immediate cancellation of the key posts of vice president and deputy prime minister.
PALESTINE
Palestinians hunger strike enters 5th day
A hunger strike by Palestinian prisoners against their conditions in Israeli custody enters its fifth day.
SOCIETY
2 dead, 3 injured in US shootout
Two people were shot dead and three others were injured, including officers, in North Carolina Saturday night.
AFGHANISTAN
US drone raid kills 12 in east Afghanistan
At least 12 people are killed in a US assassination drone attack in Afghanistan’s eastern province of Nangarhar.
PALESTINE
UN censures Israel for force-feeding law
UN officials in the West Bank censure Tel Aviv’s passage of a law that authorizes force-feeding Palestinian prisoners.
ENERGY
Tehran, Baku mulling joint gas exports
Iran says it is discussing joint exports of natural gas to international markets with Azerbaijan.
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Japan marks 70th Nagasaki anniversary
Japan marks the 70th anniversary of the US nuclear attack on Nagasaki.
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Red Cross head visits crisis-hit Yemen
The ICRC president visits Yemen to assess the dire humanitarian situation in the impoverished country.
SYRIA
Toll from Damascus mortar attacks hits 11
The death toll from a militant mortar attacks on a residential area in the Syrian capital, Damascus, hits 11.
IRAQ
'Saddam-era officers run ISIL in Iraq'
Officers serving under the rule of Iraq's former dictator, Saddam Hussein, are reportedly in charge of top positions in the ranks of ISIL.
SOCIETY
FBI aid sought in Texas teen killing
The FBI is asked to help Arlington police investigate the shooting death of unarmed black teen Christian Taylor.
POLITICS
Iran, Belarus to step up judicial cooperation
Iran and Belarus emphasis expansion of judicial cooperation in various fields including the fight against terrorism.
PALESTINE
Hamas urges Egypt to open Rafah border
Hamas calls on Egypt to open the Rafah border crossing with Gaza over humanitarian concerns.
ENERGY
'Gas Iran’s best economic chance'
A former member of US nuclear negotiating team says exporting natural gas, not oil, will be Iran’s best economic opportunity.
TURKEY
Gunmen attack AK Party office in Istanbul
Unidentified armed men attack an office of Turkey’s ruling AK Party in Istanbul, injuring one.
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