ENERGY
Iran eyes $55bn investment in petchem sector
Deputy petroleum minister says the country needs to attract huge investment to develop its thriving petrochemical sector.
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FOREIGN POLICY
Iran nuclear deal 'working': US envoy to UN
The outgoing US ambassador to the UN has urged President-elect Donald Trump to preserve the Iran nuclear deal.
INTERVIEWS
‘US THAAD deployment escalating tensions’
A former Pentagon official says the US deployment of a missile system in South Korea is going to escalate tensions with North Korea, China and Russia.
POLITICS
Congressman declares Trump illegitimate
US lawmaker and civil rights leader John Lewis says he won't attend Trump's inauguration because he was not elected in an open democratic process.
SPORTS
Iran stays best Asian team in new FIFA rankings
Iran’s national football team has maintained its position as Asia’s best-ranked squad in the latest FIFA rankings.
NORTH AFRICA
Algeria busts spy ring linked to Israel
Members of the international spy cell have reportedly been arrested in Ghardaia Province over allegations of fueling chaos and insecurity.
PALESTINE
Palestine appeals to Russia over US embassy plans
Palestinian President Abbas writes to Russian President Putin, asking for help to stop the potential relocation of the US embassy from Tel Aviv.
EU
Daesh-linked suspects nabbed in Spain, Hungary
The EU members states are concerned about the threat posed by foreign Daesh militants upon their return to home countries from Syria and Iraq.
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After Cyprus talks, grievances surface
As the sides to the dispute express their reservations, there is little hope that the long-running conflict will end anytime soon.
BUSINESS
Takata agrees to pay $1bn in air bag scandal
According to the US Justice Department, the car parts maker has already pleaded guilty to a single criminal charge.
EU
Hungarian journo sentenced for kicking refugees
Petra Laszlo has been found guilty of disorderly conduct after she was filmed back in 2015 kicking and tripping over refugees near the Serbian border.
FOREIGN POLICY
Trump open to lifting Russia sanctions
The US president-elect has expressed willingness to remove harsh economic sanctions against Moscow if it cooperates with Washington.
HUMAN RIGHTS
Chicago police violate civil rights: Govt. report
A US report says police in the city of Chicago routinely violate the civil rights of citizens, particularly black and Latino communities.
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Ivory Coast reaches deal with mutineers
Ivory Coast's government and mutineers have reached a deal, hours after the outbreak of fresh violence in several cities.
POLITICS
US Senate to probe into Russian hacking
The US Senate Intelligence Committee says it will probe into Russian alleged hacking of the 2016 presidential election.
INTERVIEWS
US meddling in Chinese affairs ‘dangerous’
An analyst warns that China can seriously undermine the US economy if Washington does not stop its meddling in Beijing’s affairs.
NUCLEAR ENERGY
‘Iran won't allow reopening of nuclear file’
An Iranian deputy foreign minister says Tehran will not allow the reopening of any new nuclear case against the country.
FOREIGN POLICY
Obama extends national emergency on Iran
In the last days of his presidency, Barack Obama has declared the continuation of a national emergency against Iran.
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