SOCIETY
25 Iraqis killed in bus crash in N Iran
At least 25 Iraqi tourists are killed after their bus plunged into a valley in a mountainous road in northern Iran.
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POLITICS
US Senate passes surveillance bill
The US Senate approves a bill that will restart the government’s sweeping surveillance program after some modifications.
INTERVIEWS
FBI investigations must be pointed
Any “spying on Americans” needs a court order, says Bob McNeil, the founder of the American Citizen Party, calling for “pointed” investigations at the agency rather than data collection.
POLITICS
Iran slams Saudi blockade of Yemen
An Iranian official says it is unacceptable that Yemenis face a shortage of medical supplies due to the Saudi blockade of their country.
INTERVIEWS
‘US major violator of human rights’
“The United States has a secret government, that’s not news, what is news is that people are sick of it,” says Joe Iosbaker.
IRAQ
Elite Iraqi forces storm ISIL bases
Elite Iraqi forces storm several bases of the Takfiri ISIL terrorist group in the restive province of Salahuddin.
TURKEY
Erdogan sues paper over Syria report
Turkish President Erdogan takes legal action against a daily for publishing a report on the alleged provision of arms by Ankara to the militants in Syria.
INTERVIEWS
'Israel planning false flag attack in US'
Israel is preparing to carry out a false flag operation in the United States and will blame it on Iran to create a new war, a former US Senate candidate says.
RUSSIA
‘Ukraine behind MH17 flight downing’
A Russian missile maker says Ukraine is behind the downing of Malaysia Flight MH17 last summer.
SUDAN
UNHCR: 100k displaced in S Sudan
The UN refugee agency says 100,000 people have been displaced in South Sudan in two months.
CHINA
6 dead, 100s missing as China ship sinks
Six are confirmed dead and hundreds are still missing after a ship carrying 458 passengers capsized on the Yangtze River in central China.
POLITICS
Former Lib Dem leader dead
Former leader of the Liberal Democrats has died at his Scottish home aged 55.
SOCIETY
‘No place for fat cops in UK police’
Britain’s top police chief says there is no place within the forces for unfit officers.
POLITICS
Iran support for Syria unflinching: Zarif
The Iranian foreign minister reaffirms the Islamic Republic’s unwavering support for the Syrian nation and government.
SPORTS
FIFA president announces resignation
FIFA President Sepp Blatter announces his intention to step down.
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Japan wants ‘permanent UNSC seat’
Japan says it should be given a permanent seat at the UN Security Council.
HUMAN RIGHTS
FBI operating own air force: Report
US law enforcement officials have confirmed that the FBI is operating a small air force with scores of low-flying surveillance planes across the country, a report says.
POLITICS
Iran must partake in Paris talks: Bishop
Australia’s foreign minister says Iran’s presence is needed in a conference in Paris on how to confront the ISIL.
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