NIGERIA
Boko Haram offers to swap schoolgirls
A source says Nigeria’s Boko Haram is offering to exchange abducted schoolgirls for its militants.
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ECONOMY
‘Econ. ties with Iran not pending N-deal’
An Emirati official says his country will not make expansion of economic ties with Iran conditional on achievement of a comprehensive nuclear deal.
TURKEY
‘NSA leaked Turkey's Syria false-flag plan’
A recording, featuring talk on how Turkey could start war with Syria, was reportedly leaked by the US NSA.
SOCIETY
Over 1mn pensioners without state care
A newly-published report by a British charity has revealed that more than one million British pensioners are struggling at home alone without proper social care.
PALESTINE
Israel blocks reconstruction in Gaza: UN
A UN agency says Israel’s crippling blockade on Gaza obstructs reconstruction efforts.
FOREIGN POLICY
US: Europe must restructure Greek debt
The United States says Europe must restructure Greece’s debt to provide it a path for debt sustainability and growth, and to keep the country in the eurozone.
NORTH AFRICA
Arab-Berber clashes kill 22 in Algeria
Nearly two dozen people are killed in clashes between Berber and Arab communities in southern Algeria.
BUSINESS
Microsoft cuts 78,00 jobs in major layoff
World’s computer software giant, Microsoft, plans to cut about 8,000 jobs in its second major layoff.
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UN urged to probe east Ukraine crimes
Ukraine’s self-proclaimed republics call for a UN tribunal to probe Kiev’s crimes against humanity.
NUCLEAR ENERGY
‘No artificial deadlines for Iran talks’
Russia says 'no artificial deadlines' are to be set for the talks over Iran’s nuclear energy program.
RUSSIA
Putin urges 'combining efforts' with China
President Putin says Russia and China can overcome 'difficulties' in economy and international politics by joining efforts.
BUSINESS
Oil prices rise after Greece-related fall
Oil prices in international markets rise on Wednesday after an earlier drop over Greece debt crisis concerns.
SAUDI ARABIA
Saudi defense chief visits US warship
The Saudi defense minister visits a US aircraft carrier amid Riyadh’s ongoing aggression against Yemen.
ECONOMY
Osborne unveils new spending cuts
Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne has unveiled plans to cut welfare spending and increase some taxes.
HUMAN RIGHTS
US police taser use increased by 10 times
The percentage of US local police departments that authorize their officers to use tasers has sharply increased over the last decade.
ECONOMY
Iran non-oil exports top $5bn in 2 months
Iran exports more than USD 5 billion worth of non-oil goods during first two months of the current year.
SPORTS
Iranian v-ballers crested in Italy event
Iran’s Under-19 volleyball team has been crowned champion at Italy’s three-nation friendly tournament.
SPORTS
Iran shooters receive Universiade silver
Iranian female sports shooters have garnered a silver medal at the 2015 Universiade in South Korea.
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