POLITICS
EU extends sanctions on Iran citing rights
The European Union (EU) extends its sanctions against 82 Iranian individuals over allegations of human rights violations.
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NORTH AFRICA
Libya oilfields closed over Daesh threat
Four Libyan oilfields are shut down as the North African country is grappling with insecurity.
BUSINESS
Calls for World Bank loans at crisis levels
The World Bank says more countries are asking for loans in a slumping global economy.
GERMANY
‘6,000 refugee kids vanish in Germany’
A new report reveals that nearly 6,000 refugee minors, hundreds of them under the age of 15, went missing without a trace in Germany last year.
SOCIETY
Rich-poor lifespan gap widens in US
The gap in life expectancy between the rich and poor Americans has grown wider since the start of the century.
SYRIA
Turkey helps Nusra ready for strike
Turkey continues to aid al-Nusra Front, whose members are converging in the thousands around Syria’s Aleppo, says the Russian General Staff.
SOCIETY
Over 400 arrested in Washington DC
Over 400 people were arrested Monday for holding demonstrations at the US Capitol against the role of money in politics.
TURKEY
Pirates kidnap 6 Turkish crew off Nigeria
Six Turkish crew members of a cargo ship are abducted by pirates off the coast of Nigeria.
KOREAS
North Korea spook defects to South
A North Korean intelligence officer specializing in espionage has defected to South Korea, Seoul says.
ECONOMY
Boeing offers 3 new planes to Iran
US plane maker Boeing offers to sell new models of its 737, 777 and 787 series to Iran and promises after-sales support.
INTERVIEWS
CIA reacting to Trump’s view on torture
An analyst says the CIA is reacting to GOP presidential candidates who have promised to support CIA torture.
SAUDI ARABIA
Salman gets limos and loo in Turkey
King Salman’s conditions for visiting Turkey include 500 Mercedes-Benz cars, a personal toilet, and some other stuff.
FOREIGN POLICY
US warns citizens about traveling to KSA
The United States on Monday warned American citizens who plan to travel to Saudi Arabia ahead of President Obama's visit to the Kingdom.
INTERVIEWS
‘Obama responsible for Libya crisis’
Barack Obama is responsible for the years-long crisis in Libya that has taken thousands of lives, an analyst says.
SUDAN
Sudan's Darfur votes in referendum
Sudanese people in the Darfur region cast their ballots in a referendum on their political future.
EU
German steel workers stage rallies
Thousands of steel workers have held a series of massive protest rallies across Germany.
PALESTINE
Israel admits Syria strikes for first time
Through its premier, Israel for the first time admits carrying out dozens of strikes in Syria.
SYRIA
Militant attacks in Syria despite truce
A number of Syrian civilians are injured in attacks carried out by militants despite a ceasefire.
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