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Russia extends ban on EU, US food

BUSINESS

Russia extends ban on EU, US food

Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has extended ban on products imported from the West which has imposed sanctions against Russia.

Iran accelerates drilling of largest oilfield

ENERGY

Iran accelerates drilling of largest oilfield

Iran has accelerated drilling of its largest oilfield which it shares with Iraq in order to catch up with its western neighbor in production, an energy official has said.

‘US against Palestinian bid over own fears’

INTERVIEWS

‘US against Palestinian bid over own fears’

A political commentator says the United States is annoyed with Palestinians’ complaint against Israel, as it fears consequences at the International Criminal Court (ICC).

Obama 'hamstrung' by Israel lobby

INTERVIEWS

Obama 'hamstrung' by Israel lobby

The US will not support “anything that the Palestinians might do in bringing their case to the International Criminal Court," says an investigative journalist.