POLITICS
Iranian pres. orders work on nuclear propulsion
President Rouhani ordered the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) to plan work on nuclear propulsion devices in response to the US violation of the JCPOA.
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SYRIA
Turkey urges exit corridors for Aleppo militants
As victory is at hand for Syria in Aleppo, Turkey prepares a meeting with Russia to discuss militants’ safe exit.
SYRIA
US protecting Nusra to topple Assad: Russia
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says the US has been protecting al-Nusra Front terrorists in order to use them to oust the Syrian government.
ECONOMY
Iran to get first Airbus planes by next March
Farhad Parvaresh, the managing director of Iran’s flag carrier airline Iran Air, says his company would receive five planes from Airbus by March 2017.
POLITICS
Clinton: Brief electors on Russia hacking
Hillary Clinton backs call by Electoral College voters for an intelligence briefing on alleged Russia hacking.
EGYPT
Daesh executes 16 civilians in Egypt’s Sinai
Daesh-linked militants execute 16 civilians Egypt’s Sinai for cooperation with government forces.
RUSSIA
Russia dismisses US claims of hacking
Russia’s Foreign Ministry spokeswoman says the US claims that Russia hacked computer systems during the US election is the result of infighting in America.
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New Italian PM unveils cabinet line-up
The cabinet of new Italian Premier Gentiloni has been sworn in by President Sergio Mattarella.
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1000s in Peru rally for educational reform
Peruvians march in the capital in a show of support for Education Minister Jaime Saavedra, who is pushing for educational reforms.
BRAZIL
Brazilians rally in Rio to slam austerity plans
Thousands of unpaid civil servants protested in Rio to slam proposed austerity measures on Monday.
ENERGY
Iran says oil to stay between $50-$55
Iran’s Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh says he’s certain the price of oil will stay between $50 and $55 per barrel following recent agreements both inside OPEC and between non-OPEC producers to curb output.
DEFENSE
Iran Army unveils new combat, recon drones
The Iranian Army’s Ground Forces unveiled the combat and reconnaissance drones on the final day of the Mohammad Rasoulallah IV military exercise.
INDIA
India gives ‘unfair’ jail term to Iranian aid worker
The young charity workers has dedicated six years of her life to helping Indian orphans.
RUSSIA
Putin due in Japan to discuss disputed islands
Russia and Japan have been in talks to hammer out a deal on their decades-long dispute over Kuril Islands.
POLITICS
Trump names oil chief as secretary of state
US President-elect Donald Trump has named ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillersron as his secretary of state.
ENERGY
Gazprom Neft to study two Iranian oil fields
Russia’s Gazpromneft - a main subsidiary of global gas giant Gazprom - has signed a basic agreement with Iran to study two key oil fields in the country’s west.
PALESTINE
Azeris protest Netanyahu's rare Baku trip
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is set to embark on a rare and controversial visit to Azerbaijan and Kazakstan.
VENEZUELA
Venezuela shuts border with Colombia
Venezuela’s President Maduro orders the border with Colombia to be closed for 72 hours to tackle currency smuggling.
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