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Shell discusses $2.3 billion debt to Iran

ENERGY

Shell discusses $2.3 billion debt to Iran

Royal Dutch Shell says it is discussing repayment of an outstanding debt to Iran of $2.3 billion as the energy giant eyes new opportunities in the country.

Iran remembers late Imam Khomeini

POLITICS

Iran remembers late Imam Khomeini

Iran is commemorating the 26th anniversary of the decease of the late founder of the Islamic Republic, Imam Khomeini.

UK to keep backing Syria militants

SYRIA

UK to keep backing Syria militants

British Prime Minister David Cameron says the UK will continue supporting militants fighting against the Syrian government.

US police clear another killer cop

HUMAN RIGHTS

US police clear another killer cop

Wisconsin police have concluded that white Officer Matt Kenny was justified in using deadly force against an unarmed black teenager.

Eleven killed in Iraq bomb blasts

IRAQ

Eleven killed in Iraq bomb blasts

Iraqi police say 11 people have been killed and dozens others wounded in separate blasts in different districts of the Iraqi capital Baghdad.

Anthrax scare grips 17 US states

MILITARY

Anthrax scare grips 17 US states

The Pentagon says it has accidentally sent live anthrax spores to at least 51 labs in 17 states and three countries.

Top Houthi leader welcomes peace talks

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Top Houthi leader welcomes peace talks

A senior leader of Yemen’s Houthi Ansarullah movement welcomes an upcoming UN-sponsored peace talks over the deadly conflict in the Arab country.

Tamir Rice case given to prosecutors

HUMAN RIGHTS

Tamir Rice case given to prosecutors

The investigation into the shooting death of Tamir Rice by white police officers in the US city of Cleveland has been handed over to prosecutors.