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'US mercenaries stumbling block to Syria peace'

INTERVIEWS

'US mercenaries stumbling block to Syria peace'

What's going on in Syria is not a civil war, but a covert invasion by mercenary groups who simply blow things up if that's what they are paid to do, a political commentator says.

Netanyahu slams Obama over UN vote

FOREIGN POLICY

Netanyahu slams Obama over UN vote

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has condemned US President Barack Obama over the UN Security Council resolution against illegal Israeli settlements.

Iran: China firms must compete for oil fields

ENERGY

Iran: China firms must compete for oil fields

The National Iranian Oil Company says Sinopec and China National Petroleum Corporation will have to participate in tenders for development of North Azadegan and Yadavaran oil fields.

'US abstention stab in Israel's back'

INTERVIEWS

'US abstention stab in Israel's back'

Washington abstaining from UNSC vote on Israeli settlements was meant to end Obama's presidency on a high note with regard to peacemaking in the Middle East.