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Taliban silent on Omar death claim

AFGHANISTAN

Taliban silent on Omar death claim

The Taliban militant group in Afghanistan makes no comment about a claim by Afghan officials that its leader Mullah Omar is dead.

Iran rejects Bahrain terror claim

POLITICS

Iran rejects Bahrain terror claim

A senior Iranian diplomat brushes off a Bahraini minister's allegations that a recent terrorist attack in the tiny Persian Gulf monarchy was linked to Iran.

Iran sees ‘new chapter’ in ties with Total

ENERGY

Iran sees ‘new chapter’ in ties with Total

Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh says Iran welcomes French energy giant Total’s return to the resource-rich country amid a drive to step up oil and gas development projects after the removal of sanctions.

Venezuela-Colombia border closed

VENEZUELA

Venezuela-Colombia border closed

The border crossing between Colombia and Venezuela has been closed after the death of a Colombian merchant there.