BUSINESS
Growth at 15-year low in sub-Sahara
The IMF has cut sub-Sahara Africa’s economic growth fell last year to its lowest level in 15 years as the region reels from multiple shocks of low commodity prices, Ebola virus outbreak and drought.
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POLITICS
‘Muslims must unite against terrorism’
Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says Muslims must reinforce their unity to fight terrorism.
SYRIA
Syria raps Norway militant training
Syria denounces a plan by Norway to dispatch dozens of troops to Jordan to train militants for the Syria war.
INTERVIEWS
Carter lacks 'perspective' on Russia
The Pentagon chief’s criticism of Russia for its military maneuvers near its own borders shows a “lack of perspective," says James Jatras.
ECONOMY
South Korea offers Iran $25bn in loans
South Korea’s President Park Geun-hye says her country has prepared a package worth $25 billion for the development of Iran’s infrastructure projects.
POLITICS
Labour councilor defends Hitler tweet
Suspended UK Labour councilor Shah Hussain defends his 2014 tweet comparing Israel to Adolf Hitler.
PALESTINE
‘Solitary jail doubled in Israeli jails’
Tel Aviv’s use of solitary confinement in jails has doubled in two years, says a UN panel.
IRAQ
Iraq retakes more areas in west
Iraqi forces retake several villages from Daesh in the western province of Anbar.
EU
110+ refugees died since April 29: IOM
Over 110 people have been killed since April 29 taking the perilous voyage across the Mediterranean See, the IOM says.
ECONOMY
Woori Bank launches service desk in Iran
South Korea’s Woori Bank has opened a Korea Desk in Iran’s capital Tehran to provide services for South Korean companies over their Iran business.
EU
'EU to OK Turkish visa-free travel'
The EU will conditionally approve visa-free travel for Turkish citizens in Europe's passport-free Schengen area.
SPORTS
Intl. Pahlavani Wrestling Federation born
The International Pahlavani Wrestling Federation has been established following efforts made by the IRIWF and a number of foreign federations.
POLITICS
Iran raps self-serving stance on Palestine
The Iranian parliament speaker slams double-standard policies by certain countries on Palestine.
SOCIETY
Italy court annuls thief conviction
Italy’s Supreme Court of Cassation overturns the conviction of a homeless thief, saying what he did in 2011 was 'not a crime.'
FOREIGN POLICY
US Jewish author rips Israel occupation
Prominent Jewish-American author Michael Chabon has described Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories as the "most grievous injustice I've ever seen."
FRANCE
France warns may reject EU-US deal
France warns it may reject a potential EU-US trade deal on the grounds that it lacks enough regulations.
POLITICS
No limit to Iran-Malaysia ties: Zarif
The Iranian foreign minister says Iran sets no limitation to the expansion of ties with Malaysia.
MILITARY
Russia is 'nuclear saber-rattling': US
US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter vowed that NATO will defend its allies against Russia, which he said is “nuclear saber-rattling.”
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