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Iran warns of Daesh threat in Afghanistan

POLITICS

Iran warns of Daesh threat in Afghanistan

The warning by Iran comes amid rising concerns that Daesh, which is mainly active in Iraq and Syria, is now seeking to gain a foothold in Afghanistan.

Brazilian ex-pres. charged with corruption

BRAZIL

Brazilian ex-pres. charged with corruption

Despite all accusations targeting former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his party, recent opinion polls have indicated that he enjoys sizable popularity among Brazilians.

Obama urged to pardon Snowden

SOCIETY

Obama urged to pardon Snowden

Human rights groups call on US President Barack Obama to pardon Edward Snowden, the NSA whistleblower living in Russia.

UK refuses vote on Saudi Arms sales

FOREIGN POLICY

UK refuses vote on Saudi Arms sales

British lawmakers struggling to have a say on ending arms sales to the Saudi Kingdom are refused a vote on the issue.

US, Israel sign military deal

MILITARY

US, Israel sign military deal

The US and Israel sign a military deal, in which Washington pledges for a record $38 billion in military aid to the regime.

Juncker proposes joint EU military

EU

Juncker proposes joint EU military

Jean-Claude Juncker says the European Commission should be more active in the field of defense in order to reduce its dependency on NATO.

US to admit 110k refugees in 2017

FOREIGN POLICY

US to admit 110k refugees in 2017

The Obama administration has briefed Congress and is about to officially announce the decision to increase refugee intakes in 2017.