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Astana talks on Syria enter second day

SYRIA

Astana talks on Syria enter second day

The talks have been organized by Iran, Russia, and Turkey, and are being hosted by Kazakhstan in an attempt to negotiate peace for Syria.

Taliban warn Trump of 'shameful defeat'

AFGHANISTAN

Taliban warn Trump of 'shameful defeat'

In an open letter to the new US president, the group said nothing has been achieved in 15 years of occupation except bloodshed and destruction.

A tense CIA awaiting new director

POLITICS

A tense CIA awaiting new director

US Representative Mike Pompeo has been approved as the new director of the CIA amid a rift between the intelligence community and new President Donald Trump.

‘Very high’ air pollution alert for London

SOCIETY

‘Very high’ air pollution alert for London

The mayor of the British capital has issued a "very high" air pollution warning for the first time while other cities across the country are also suffering from a high level of pollutants.

Iran self-sufficient in petchem production

ECONOMY

Iran self-sufficient in petchem production

Iran says it has achieved self-sufficiency in production two strategic petrochemical products which are widely used in production of a variety of industrial foams and related materials.