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NASA spots Earth-like planet

SOCIETY

NASA spots Earth-like planet

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) spots an Earth-like planet 1,400 light years away.

'40 migrants feared dead off Libya coast'

NORTH AFRICA

'40 migrants feared dead off Libya coast'

At least 40 migrants are feared dead after their boat sank off the coast of Libya as they were seeking to reach Europe, the UN refugee agency says.

Iran, Austria firms sign auto engine deal

ECONOMY

Iran, Austria firms sign auto engine deal

Iran’s TUVPR and Austria’s automotive consulting firm AVL have signed a deal worth 110 million euros for the production of low-consumption Euro 6 engines, TUVPR Managing Director Seyyed Mojtaba Mirsoheil told Press TV on Thursday.

German minister defends landmark Iran visit

ECONOMY

German minister defends landmark Iran visit

Germany’s Economy Minister and Vice Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel has defended his visit to Iran, dismissing criticism by pro-Israel lobby groups which are furious at Europe’s bid for post-sanction business with Tehran.