SOCIETY
US passenger jet nearly hits drone
A passenger jet almost struck a drone while approaching New York’s LaGuardia Airport.
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LEBANON
‘Hezbollah ready to engage ISIL in Arsal’
A top Hezbollah official says fighters from the resistance movement are ready to liberate the Lebanese border town of Arsal from the ISIL.
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‘Sizable jolt may hit Japan anytime’
Seismologists warn that Japan may be hit by a “sizable” earthquake “any time in the future.”
ECONOMY
Iran needs $15bn to develop mines
Iran's deputy minister of industry says the country needs $15bn in investment to develop its mineral sector and industries.
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Bangladesh arrests suspected ISIL militant
Police in Bangladesh arrest a suspected member of the Takfiri ISIL terrorist group in Dhaka.
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CAR abuse case ‘needs thorough probe’
The UN urges a thorough probe into allegations of child sexual abuse by soldiers from France and other countries in the CAR.
NUCLEAR ENERGY
‘Differences remain in Iran-P5+1 talks’
The Iranian foreign minister says both technical and political differences remain between Iran and the P5+1 in their nuclear talks.
INTERVIEWS
'US anti-terror forces defect to ISIL'
The people trained by the American forces to fight terrorists have joined the ISIL, says a political analyst.
BUSINESS
Saudi stock market eying foreign capital
Saudi Arabia’s stock market undergoing dramatic fluctuations as the country eyes foreign investments.
MILITARY
Russia attack jets ward off US warship
The Russian military deployed jets to ward off a US destroyer in the Black Sea after it was found heading into Russia’s territorial waters.
COLOMBIA
2 FARC rebels killed in west Colombia
At least two FARC rebels are killed in a clash with Colombian army soldiers.
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‘Ukraine migrants not welcome in Europe’
A new report says that migrants from the conflict-hit parts of Ukraine receive a cold reception in Europe.
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Man shot near Singapore summit hotel
Singaporean police kill a man near the hotel where an Asia-Pacific security summit is underway.
BUSINESS
India’s RBI mulls 3rd interest rate cut
The Reserve Bank of India is set for third reduction of interest rate in a year
HUMAN RIGHTS
Two fatally shot daily by US police
At least 385 people were shot and killed by police nationwide during the first five months of this year, according to a new analysis.
INTERVIEWS
Obama’s foreign policy a 'disaster'
Obama’s foreign policy has been a “disaster” in the Middle East, says a former US senate foreign policy analyst.
CHINA
China defends construction on islands
China defends its construction work on disputed islands, rejecting US criticism.
ECONOMY
Iran petchem output to hit 180mn tonnes
An Iranian official says the country has plans to boost its petrochemical output to 180 million tonnes despite international sanctions.
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