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Ghani picks team to probe US bombing

AFGHANISTAN

Ghani picks team to probe US bombing

The Afghan president picks a team to probe the US bombing of a hospital in the northern city of Kunduz which killed 22 people.

Report: US allows soft drink sales to Iran

ECONOMY

Report: US allows soft drink sales to Iran

The US government has approved exports of soft drinks to Iran, putting an end to a ban which had been in place since 1990s, an American press report says.

US gun activists protest Obama visit

SOCIETY

US gun activists protest Obama visit

Gun-rights activists have protested US President Barack Obama's visit to Oregon to meet with the families of victims of last week's college mass shooting.

Rouhani sees global surge for Iran trade

ECONOMY

Rouhani sees global surge for Iran trade

President Hassan Rouhani says there is a global surge of interest in new business opportunities in Iran, adding the country is ready to open its arms to international entrepreneurs if they bring in investment and technology.

US to continue equipping Syria militants

SYRIA

US to continue equipping Syria militants

The US military continues to “equip” Syria terrorists despite admitting “pause” in its failed training of “moderate” militants there.