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Maldives allows foreign land ownership
The Maldives approves law allowing foreign ownership of land for the first time.
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NORTH AFRICA
'40 migrants feared dead off Libya coast'
At least 40 migrants are feared dead after their boat sank off the coast of Libya as they were seeking to reach Europe, the UN refugee agency says.
INTERVIEWS
'Israel lobby trying to ruin Iran accord'
The Israel lobby in the US is expending numerous resources to scupper Iran accord, says an ex-US congressional staffer.
POLITICS
‘Next US president can kill Iran deal’
US Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio says the nuclear agreement might only stand while President Obama is in office.
NIGERIA
Boko Haram kills 8 civilians in Nigeria
Boko Haram Takfiri militants shoot dead at least eight people during a raid on a village in the troubled northeast Nigeria.
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‘Civilians paying price for S Sudan war’
Top UN official for humanitarian affairs warns of the "devastating" burden on the South Sudanese sue to its persisting civil war.
EGYPT
4 Egyptian forces killed in Sinai bombing
The Egyptian military says a bombing in the troubled Sinai Peninsula has killed four security forces.
SYRIA
Zabadani near liberation as militants give up
Syrian and Hezbollah fighters make new gains in Zabadani as Takfiris militants surrender.
PAKISTAN
'Pakistan eyes mass surveillance system'
The UK-based watchdog group Privacy International says Pakistan's spy agency, ISI, is building a mass surveillance system.
ECONOMY
Iran, Austria firms sign auto engine deal
Iran’s TUVPR and Austria’s automotive consulting firm AVL have signed a deal worth 110 million euros for the production of low-consumption Euro 6 engines, TUVPR Managing Director Seyyed Mojtaba Mirsoheil told Press TV on Thursday.
INTERVIEWS
'Israel tests dirty nuke for US false flag'
Israel is testing "dirty nuclear devices" which it could use in a "false flag attack" in the US to implicate Iran, a former CIA contractor says.
IRAQ
Iraq closes in on ISIL-seized Ramadi
Iraqi government forces are closing in on the flashpoint city of Ramadi.
POLITICS
‘UK abuse crimes must be reported’
Cameron says police investigating child abuse should go "as high as they like".
ECONOMY
German minister defends landmark Iran visit
Germany’s Economy Minister and Vice Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel has defended his visit to Iran, dismissing criticism by pro-Israel lobby groups which are furious at Europe’s bid for post-sanction business with Tehran.
POLITICS
Kerry: Iran accord only viable option
US Secretary of State John Kerry defends the Iran nuclear conclusion as he faces tough questioning at a Senate committee hearing.
SYRIA
UN envoy in Syria to discuss peace plan
The UN special envoy to Syria briefs the Syrian foreign minister on efforts to end the crisis in the Arab country.
HUMAN RIGHTS
UK to launch review into custody deaths
The British government is planning to launch an independent review of deaths that occurred in police custody over the years in England and Wales.
TURKEY
Turkey scrambles fighter jets to Syria border
Turkey reportedly dispatches fighter jets to the Syrian border after a Turkish soldier was killed in a cross-border attack.
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