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Iran shipping emerging from sanctions

ECONOMY

Iran shipping emerging from sanctions

Maltese authorities are contacting Iran for possible renewal of shipping trade ruptured by US-led sanctions, the country’s national newspaper reported on Thursday.

US seeks 'hegemonic control' of Africa

INTERVIEWS

US seeks 'hegemonic control' of Africa

An agreement that gives the US military permanent presence in Spain is aimed at “maintaining hegemonic control” over Africa, says an analyst.

Racist whites in ‘war’ with US blacks

INTERVIEWS

Racist whites in ‘war’ with US blacks

“War has been declared on African Americans by the Anglo-American, Nazi terrorist groups and our government is in denial,” says a researcher and historian.

Iran targets berth as second gas producer

ENERGY

Iran targets berth as second gas producer

Iran expects its gas production to grow 71% in the next four years, putting the country on course to take over as the second biggest gas producer, an official said on Thursday.

Pakistan releases 113 Indian fishermen

PAKISTAN

Pakistan releases 113 Indian fishermen

Pakistan releases 113 Indian fishermen after India announced a similar gesture to mark the start of the holy fasting month of Ramadan.

Suspect in US church shooting arrested

SOCIETY

Suspect in US church shooting arrested

The suspect in a shooting that killed 9 African Americans in a church in Charleston, South Carolina, has been identified as Dylann Roof, 21.

Bush officials can be sued: Court

HUMAN RIGHTS

Bush officials can be sued: Court

A US federal appeals court has allowed a group of immigrants to sue Bush administration officials of widespread constitutional violations after 9/11.