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Russia says ready for Aleppo ceasefire

RUSSIA

Russia says ready for Aleppo ceasefire

Russia says it is ready to support a UN proposal for weekly 48-hour ceasefires in Aleppo in a bid to allow aid deliveries to the Syrian city.

Racism rife against blacks in US: Poll

SOCIETY

Racism rife against blacks in US: Poll

More than six in 10 people in the United States say racism against African Americans is widespread in the country, according to a new poll.

China seals deals to award loans to Iran

ECONOMY

China seals deals to award loans to Iran

Iran’s Minister of Economy and Financial Affairs Ali Tayyebnia met China’s Vice Premier Wang Yang earlier this week to discuss expansion of economic relations between the two countries.

Trump gets first intelligence briefing

POLITICS

Trump gets first intelligence briefing

US Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has received his first classified intelligence briefing during a meeting with national security officials.