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Activists back Obama immigration plan

HUMAN RIGHTS

Activists back Obama immigration plan

Hundreds of protesters hold rallies at the US Supreme Court to support President Barack Obama’s plan to protect undocumented immigrants.

Putin backs Palestine peace push

PALESTINE

Putin backs Palestine peace push

Russia will support Palestine’s efforts to settle its conflict with Israel through negotiation, Putin says.

Ryan attacks Obama amid Zarif visit

FOREIGN POLICY

Ryan attacks Obama amid Zarif visit

GOP’s Paul Ryan reiterates the party’s anti-Iran stance, calling on Obama to block Iran from any access to the US financial system.

Final push before Empire State primary

POLITICS

Final push before Empire State primary

With one day left to the New York primary, Democratic and Republican hopefuls in the US are engaged in last-ditch efforts to win most votes in the key state.

Sanders closing in on Clinton: US poll

POLITICS

Sanders closing in on Clinton: US poll

Bernie Sanders continues to close the gap with Hillary Clinton in the race to win the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination, according to a new national poll.

Oman offers to calm Iran-Saudi oil row

ENERGY

Oman offers to calm Iran-Saudi oil row

Oman’s Oil Minister Mohammed Al Rumhy has offered to narrow differences between Saudi Arabia and Iran over efforts to stabilize the global crude market.

US to send more troops to Iraq: Carter

MILITARY

US to send more troops to Iraq: Carter

The US is going to expand its military presence in Iraq by sending 200 more troops there, US Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter says.