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Bush wrong on Iraq: Rumsfeld

FOREIGN POLICY

Bush wrong on Iraq: Rumsfeld

Former US defense secretary Donald Rumsfeld says his commander-in-chief, George W. Bush, was wrong to push “democracy” on Iraq.

‘Iran-P5+1 deal will not be permanent’

NUCLEAR ENERGY

‘Iran-P5+1 deal will not be permanent’

A top Iranian nuclear negotiator says a final deal between Iran and the P5+1 will have a specific time frame, rejecting remarks by an American deputy secretary of state.

Obama only using ‘rhetoric’ on ISIL

FOREIGN POLICY

Obama only using ‘rhetoric’ on ISIL

Former NSA and CIA director Michael Hayden says President Obama is only using "rhetoric in place of action” in dealing with ISIL.

Several feared dead in Ukraine fire

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Several feared dead in Ukraine fire

Several Ukrainian firefighters are feared dead by a fire and subsequent blasts of fuel tanks at a fuel storage facility near Kiev.

Report: China to have veto at new bank

BUSINESS

Report: China to have veto at new bank

A new China-led infrastructure bank aims to differentiate itself from other lenders with a leaner, more efficient structure that ultimately gives Beijing veto power over major decisions, people close to the institution say.