EU
Italy’s Matteo Renzi poised for return to politics
Former prime minister Matteo Renzi is expected to be comfortably re-elected the leader of Italy’s ruling Democratic Party in a Sunday primary election.
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IRAQ
Daesh plot to copy Syria gas attack foiled in Iraq
The terrorists were scheming to mirror a chemical strike in northeastern Syria in April and pin it on Iraqi security forces.
ENERGY
Iran launches major gasoline production project
President Rouhani inaugurates a major fuel production project in the southern port city of Bandar Abbas that is expected to make the country independent from gasoline imports after 36 years.
POLITICS
Iran candidates hone messages in presidential race
Some 55 million people are eligible to vote for a new president on May 19 in what is expected to be a close race.
ENERGY
Iran looking at Total for LNG exports to EU
Iran’s Petroleum Minister Bijan Zanganeh says the country is looking into the possibility of bringing in the French energy giant Total for production of liquefied natural gas (LNG) – a scheme that he said could lead to exports of the fuel to Europe.
INTERVIEWS
'EU to make an example of Britain to deter others'
By adopting a tough stance against Britain, the European Union leaders seek to caution other member states against the consequences of exiting the bloc, a political analyst says.
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Military plane crashes in Cuba, kills eight
A Cuban military plane crashed into a hillside in the western province of Artemisa, killing the eight people on board.
MORE
Japanese rally against US military presence
Protesters in Tokyo oppose the presence of American troops in Japan, also marking one year since the murder of a local woman by a US Marine.
SPORTS
Italy stuns Iran in FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup
Italy defeats Iran 5-4 at 2017 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in the Bahamas.
MILITARY
Trump open to use of force against North Korea
The US president says he does not rule out military action against the Asian state if it carries out another nuclear weapons test.
SOCIETY
Multiple deaths after tornadoes hit Texas
At least 5 people are dead and nearly 50 people hospitalized after tornadoes swept through East Texas on Saturday.
SPORTS
Iran vice champion in Asian Footvolley Championships
The Iranian men’s national footvolley A team has stood second at the Praputt Kamlang-ek FC 4th Asian Footvolley Championships in Thailand.
MILITARY
Seoul: US reaffirms commitment to pact on THAAD
South Korea says Washington has reaffirmed its commitment to an agreement with Seoul on the deployment of a high-tech missile system, including on expenditure.
YEMEN
Yemeni forces kill 9 Saudi mercs; US drone kills 4
Yemen’s Army and its allies have been hitting back against Saudi Arabia which has been pounding its impoverished neighbor for more than two years now.
FRANCE
France’s Hollande asks people to vote for Macron
France’s outgoing socialist president asks people to vote for centrist Emmanuel Macron and not far-right Marine Le Pen in the upcoming presidential runoff.
MILITARY
Labour vows to block UK arms sales to S Arabia
The opposition party says it will ensure British-built weapons and military technology are not sold to repressive regimes.
PALESTINE
Israel resumes building 'apartheid wall': Report
Israeli forces have placed a four-meter-high barbed wire fence in the Ein Jwaizeh area, completely encircling the al-Walaja village.
POLITICS
Trump blasts 'dishonest' media on 100th day
The US president celebrates his 100th day in office by lashing out at critics who have given his presidency poor marks.
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