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'US, China racing toward confrontation'

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'US, China racing toward confrontation'

The South China Sea dispute is eventually leading toward a potential military confrontation between China and the United States, a military analyst in Washington says.

Iran nuclear talks very constructive: Kerry

NUCLEAR ENERGY

Iran nuclear talks very constructive: Kerry

The US secretary of state says the latest round of nuclear talks with Iran has been ‘very constructive’ but a top Iranian negotiator says some gaps still remain.

Libya asks world for arms to fight ISIL

NORTH AFRICA

Libya asks world for arms to fight ISIL

Libya’s internationally recognized government calls for outside help to fight ISIL plans to seize oil terminals in the country’s east.

'Paul to force expiration of Patriot Act'

POLITICS

'Paul to force expiration of Patriot Act'

GOP presidential candidate Rand Paul says he will force the expiration of the controversial Patriot Act used by the NSA as a legal basis for spying on people.

Iran’s red lines on ISIL outlined

POLITICS

Iran’s red lines on ISIL outlined

The secretary of Iran’s SNSC outlines the three red lines Iran has in dealing with the situation in Iraq, battered by ISIL militancy.