POLITICS
Cruz wants Iran bans for 10 more years
Republican Senator Ted Cruz has signed on to a 10-year extension of the Iran Sanctions Act, after Republicans failed to block the nuclear agreement.
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MILITARY
US denies report of militants defection
The Pentagon has denied reports that the newest batch of US-trained militants for Syria had defected to an al-Qaeda affiliate.
SYRIA
'Syria would welcome Russian base'
Damascus would welcome a Russian base on its soil if Moscow decides to build one, Syrian envoy says.
SYRIA
'Syria deploys Russia drones for first time'
Syria reportedly deploys for the first time drones Russia has provided it for the fight against terrorists.
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Japanese protest against military law
People in Japan protest against a controversial law that expands the role of the country's military to overseas conflicts.
NIGERIA
Nigeria rescues over 240 from Boko Haram
Nigerian soldiers rescue more than 240 women and children in the country's restive northeast.
EU
EU warns members over asylum rules
The European Commission warns EU member states over violations of asylum rules.
SOCIETY
UK cancer patients being denied drugs
British caner patients are being denied drugs because of high prices.
NORTH AFRICA
Libya rebels urge halt in UN talks
Libya’s Tripoli-based government urges halt to UN-sponsored peace talks in Morocco.
FOREIGN POLICY
'NSA to spy on Rouhani at UN meeting'
The US spy agency is likely to snoop on Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his delegation during the UN General Assembly meeting in New York this week, a new report says.
RUSSIA
Russia to build military base near Ukraine
Russia is planning to build its second military base near the border with Ukraine.
PALESTINE
Israelis clash with Palestinians in WB
Israeli forces clash with Palestinians in the occupied West Bank following the funeral of a young woman killed by Israel's troops.
ECONOMY
Iran, China sign major electricity deal
China has signed a major deal with Iran based on which it will provide funds for Iran to develop electricity projects.
INTERVIEWS
‘Petraeus advocates war crimes in Syria’
Former CIA director David Petraeus is advocating a violation of international law and war crimes in Syria, an American journalist says.
EU
Hungary moves to fence out refugees
Hungary mobilizes forces to accelerate building a fence along its border with Croatia.
BUSINESS
VW CEO quits over diesel scandal
Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn has resigned, taking responsibility for the company's rigging of US emissions tests.
SAUDI ARABIA
Paris to Riyadh: Cancel youth's execution
France urges Saudi Arabia to cancel the death penalty handed down to Sheikh Nimr's nephew.
SPORTS
Iran beats Egypt in FIVB World Cup
Iran defeats Egypt in straight sets in the 2015 FIVB Volleyball Men's World Cup.
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