SYRIA
Syria 'opposition' nixes UN political solution
Syria’s main foreign-backed so-called opposition group rejects a proposal by the UN to resolve the conflict in the Arab country.
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FOREIGN POLICY
US weighs naming Russia in DNC hack
US officials say President Barack Obama must carefully consider how to respond to the recent cyber attacks.
POLITICS
'Iran offer to arm Lebanon army stands'
A senior Iranian lawmaker says Iran is still ready to supply the Lebanese army with necessary military equipment.
YEMEN
2 Saudi soldiers killed in Jizan
Two Saudi soldiers are slain in a series of retaliatory attacks by Yemen’s Houthi Ansarullah fighters and allies.
SPORTS
Nekounam to sing swan song in fortnight
The retired captain of Iran's national soccer team Javad Nekounam is to play his testimonial match on August 25.
ECONOMY
UK facing worst home crisis in 30 years
The UK is facing its worst housing crisis in 30 years as rising property prices shut new buyers out of the market.
SUDAN
South Sudan opposition minister quits
An influential South Sudanese minister and opposition figure has resigned.
POLITICS
Iran may launch advanced enrichment: MP
An Iranian lawmaker says Iran may launch advanced enrichment program if the US reneges on its JCPOA promises.
IRAQ
Iraq bans travel by corrupt MPs
Iraq’s prime minister issues a travel ban for an unspecified number of lawmakers accused of corruption.
PERSIAN GULF
Court delays trial of Bahraini activist
A Bahraini court postpones the trial of Nabeel Rajab until September as the rights campaigner remains behind bars.
POLITICS
Obama scolds Trump over Khan remarks
Barack Obama says everybody in the US should respect families of slain soldiers.
KOREAS
Japan maritime claims anger S Korea
Seoul urges Tokyo to retract its fresh maritime claims in the East Sea.
POLITICS
Corbyn calls for unity at massive rally
Jeremy Corbyn calls for unity during a campaign rally in Liverpool.
IRAQ
Violence killed 759 in Iraq in July: UN
The world body says acts of terrorism also left 1,207 people injured in Iraq in the same month.
INDIA
India floods death toll near 100
Monsoon rains take a heavy toll on residents and wildlife in three states.
ECONOMY
‘US allows S Korea euro trade with Iran’
South Korean companies will be able to carry out business with Iran in euros as early as next month.
CHINA
Beijing holds naval drill in E China Sea
Navy forces practice defensive and offensive skills in the East China Sea amid a maritime row with Japan.
NIGERIA
Nigerian forces deflect Boko Haram attack
Army forces and local fighters foil a terrorist attack in northeastern Nigeria.
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