INTERVIEWS
"UK spying prog. initiated under Blair govt."
A new report says the UK's current mass surveillance program was initiated under former Prime Minister Tony Blair.
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CHINA
China holds drill in South China Sea
The Chinese military says it has carried out military drills in the disputed South China Sea.
POLITICS
UK gets closer to reform deal with EU
British Prime Minister David Cameron has got closer to carrying out a difficult reform deal with the EU leaders.
PALESTINE
Palestinians want slain protesters’ bodies
Hundreds of Palestinian protesters in the occupied West Bank city of al-Khalil demand the return of 21 bodies held by Israeli officials.
HUMAN RIGHTS
Hate crimes against US Muslims tripled
A California State University research group says hate crimes against US Muslims have tripled as a result of the recent terrorist attacks.
IRAQ
Iraqi forces recapture areas in Ramadi
Iraqi forces recapture areas in the city of Ramadi from the Daesh terrorists.
FOREIGN POLICY
US, Cuba to restart commercial flights
The US and Cuba are set to restore their commercial flights after decades.
MILITARY
US special forces ordered to leave Libya
A group of US commandos who had traveled to Libya to "foster relationships" was ordered to leave the war-torn country soon after they arrived, the Pentagon says.
NIGERIA
Not clear if Nigeria cleric alive: Son
Ibrahim al-Zakzaky’s son says his family has not been able to contact the Nigerian Shia leader since his arrest.
POLITICS
GOP senators: Don't lift Iran sanctions
A number of Republican senators have called on US President Barack Obama not to lift sanctions against Iran.
MORE
‘Saudi taking advantage of ceasefire’
Ansarullah says Saudi Arabia is taking advantage of a ceasefire, under which it is supposed to halt its deadly aggression against Yemen.
FOREIGN POLICY
Putin globally respected leader: Trump
Trump has praised “highly respected” Putin after he called the leading Republican presidential candidate an "outstanding" politician.
SYRIA
UN resolution takes aim at Daesh funds
The UN Security Council adopts a resolution aimed at clogging up Daesh’s revenue stream.
FOREIGN POLICY
US set to lift Iran sanctions next month
The United States appears set to lift at least some illegal sanctions against Iran next month.
SOCIETY
UK unveils air quality action plan
Britons will be breathing toxic gases despite a new blueprint by the government for cutting toxic gases.
POLITICS
Obama blasted for holiday trip expenses
President Barack Obama’s holiday trip to Hawaii is “out of control,” says the head of a top government spending watchdog in America.
SYRIA
Syria refugees low-paid in Turkey: UN
The UN labor agency says Syrian refugees in Turkey are working for low wages.
ECONOMY
Tax fraud costs UK economy billions
A new report shows small tax evaders are being pursued at the expense of large firms.
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