SOCIETY
Too early to pack your bag for TRAPPIST-1
The newly discovered planets orbiting TRAPPIST-1 star are hugely far way, making them unsuitable candidates for future human colonies.
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INTERVIEWS
‘US arming Syrian militants to create absolute mess’
An analyst says the US promise to send heavy weapons to militant groups in Syria will create an absolute mess and it is going to be a very dangerous predicament because Washington will be siding with the Kurds against Turkey.
GERMANY
One killed, two injured in car attack in Germany
One person is killed and tow others are injured as a man drives his car into a crowd of people in the German city of Heidelberg.
DEFENSE
Iran’s missile might for deterrence: IRGC
An IRGC commander says Iran’s missile capabilities are aimed at increasing the country’s deterrent power.
POLITICS
Media groups condemn White House exclusion
Some US news organizations have boycotted an informal news briefing at the White House after several media outlets are barred from attending.
IRAQ
Iraqi forces push deeper into western Mosul
Government forces and allied fighters are pushing to drive Daesh terrorists out of their last key stronghold.
GERMANY
Germany urges release of Turkish journalist
Germany's foreign minister asks Turkey to release a journalist working for a German newspaper.
MILITARY
‘US needs more talks with Russia over Syria’
The Pentagon needs more talks with Russia to avoid potential conflicts in the Syrian airspace, says a US general.
INTERVIEWS
‘Israel hates being criticized for its crimes’
An activist says the Israelis seek to ethnically cleanse Palestinians without being criticized by others and that the entire function of Zionism is based on racism which is legal under the Israeli system.
POLITICS
No ties with US government: Iran
Iran’s Foreign Ministry says the Islamic Republic has no relations with the US government.
YEMEN
Fresh Saudi air raids kill 8 Yemeni civilians
At least eight people are killed in fresh Saudi airstrike against residential areas across Yemen.
IRAQ
Saudi FM makes rare visit to Iraq
Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister makes a rare visit to Iraq after years of frosty ties between the two countries.
POLITICS
GOP senators join Dems. to probe Trump-Russia ties
Republican and Democrat senators are forming a committee to investigate alleged communications between Trump’s team and Russia.
KOREAS
Kim killing suspect got $90 to play in ‘TV prank’
The Indonesian woman suspected of killing the half bother of North Korea's leader was paid $90 to take part in "TV prank."
NUCLEAR ENERGY
Iran plans to buy yellowcake from Kazakhstan
Iran's nuclear chief says the country plans to buy 950 tonnes of yellowcake from Kazakhstan over the next three years.
TURKEY
Yes vote in referendum to stabilize Turkey: PM
The Turkish prime minister says a yes vote in the April referendum would stabilize the country.
FOREIGN POLICY
Trump administration move against IRGC halted
A US administration proposal to designate Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps “a terrorist organization” has reportedly stalled.
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Several Azeri troops killed in Karabakh clashes
Azerbaijan's Defense Ministry said Armenian forces "attempted an intrusion into Azerbaijani territory along the Karabakh frontline" in the early hours of Saturday.
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