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Militants shell central Damascus, kill 2
Militants' shelling of central Damascus kills at least two people and injures 21.

Militants' shelling of central Damascus kills at least two people and injures 21.

Israel is to force-feed a Palestinian hunger striker following approval of a law authorizing the practice.

Iran's Ambassador to Germany Ali Majedi says Tehran wants German firms to manufacture top-quality products in the country.

Hondurans stage anti-government rallies in the capital, demanding the resignation of the president.

CBI governor Valiollah Seif has called on the Japanese banks to open branches in Iran.

A new study suggests that William Shakespeare may have been under the influence of cannabis when writing.

AIPAC’s pressure on Congress to derail the Iran nuclear accord is the latest attempt by Israel and its lobby to hijack the US government, says Mark Dankof.

The Saudi Interior Ministry says a Saudi citizen carried out a recent attack in a mosque in Asir Province.

Official figures show US exports to Iran jumped by a whopping 60 percent in the first half of 2015.

A police officer in Texas has shot and killed an African-American college football player following an altercation.

Yemeni forces kill at least 70 Saudi-backed militants in the southern Abyan Province.

People in a village in eastern India beat to death five women after accusing them of practicing witchcraft.

Iran issues an advisory against land trips to Turkey following an attack on an Iranian bus.

The Washington Post correspondent in Tehran is due back in court on Monday.

Iran's foreign minister dismisses reports on activities at the Parchin military site.

US presidential candidate Donald Trump was banned from speaking at a gathering of conservative activists for his criticism of Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly.

An international NGO urges the EU to create “safe and legal channels” for migrants arriving in Europe.

US-based insurance firm Navigators has agreed to pay a penalty to the Treasury Department over banned deals with Iran and other countries.