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Report: US firms in talks for Iran trade

ECONOMY

Report: US firms in talks for Iran trade

US corporations such as Boeing and General Electric and tech giant Apple are studying potential entry into the Iranian market or expansion of their existing operations, American media report.

MB figure blames PG states over Morsi

EGYPT

MB figure blames PG states over Morsi

A Muslim Brotherhood figure blames certain Persian Gulf Arab states for the potential execution of former Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi.

Jewish groups lobbying over Iran deal

POLITICS

Jewish groups lobbying over Iran deal

A report says several groups in the US will “spend tens of millions of dollars on a lobbying campaign” to cancel Iran agreement.

South, N Korea start rare talks

KOREAS

South, N Korea start rare talks

North and South Korean officials start rare talks over a prolonged wage dispute in a jointly operated border area.

South Africa primes for reviving Iran ties

ECONOMY

South Africa primes for reviving Iran ties

South Africa has welcomed Tuesday’s conclusion of nuclear talks with Iran, saying it wanted to resume trade with the Middle Eastern country as soon as possible.

Bahrain to return teen body to family

PERSIAN GULF

Bahrain to return teen body to family

The body of a Bahraini teenager killed in a Wednesday blast will be delivered to his family early on Thursday, activists say.