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South, N Korea start rare talks

KOREAS

South, N Korea start rare talks

North and South Korean officials start rare talks over a prolonged wage dispute in a jointly operated border area.

South Africa primes for reviving Iran ties

ECONOMY

South Africa primes for reviving Iran ties

South Africa has welcomed Tuesday’s conclusion of nuclear talks with Iran, saying it wanted to resume trade with the Middle Eastern country as soon as possible.

Bahrain to return teen body to family

PERSIAN GULF

Bahrain to return teen body to family

The body of a Bahraini teenager killed in a Wednesday blast will be delivered to his family early on Thursday, activists say.

Iran must be part of Syria solution: US

FOREIGN POLICY

Iran must be part of Syria solution: US

US President Barack Obama says the crisis in Syria will not be resolved without support from Iran, Russia, Turkey and other regional countries.

Russia criticizes Israel over Iran talks

NUCLEAR ENERGY

Russia criticizes Israel over Iran talks

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov criticizes Tel Aviv’s opposition to the conclusion of nuclear talks between Iran and the P5+1 countries.