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UK Jewish female driving ban removed

HUMAN RIGHTS

UK Jewish female driving ban removed

The two London Jewish schools that banned women from driving have backed down following a warning from the Equality and Human Rights Commission.

Zangeneh warns of oil investment drought

ENERGY

Zangeneh warns of oil investment drought

Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh says Iran is not satisfied with current oil prices after OPEC decided to maintain production levels unchanged at its Friday meeting in Vienna.

Mexico upcoming polls marred by violence

MEXICO

Mexico upcoming polls marred by violence

Mexican officials plan to dispatch troops to the nation’s southern states to protect polling places as violence threatens midterm elections over the weekend.

Finland firm wins Iran pelletizing project

ECONOMY

Finland firm wins Iran pelletizing project

The Finnish engineering group Outotec has won an order for design and delivery of technology and services for an iron ore pelletizing plant in Iran, the company has said.

Amnesty urges release of Sheikh Salman

PERSIAN GULF

Amnesty urges release of Sheikh Salman

Amnesty International refutes charges against Bahraini cleric Sheikh Ali Salman as groundless and calls for his immediate release.