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Lavrov slams US' Syria strikes

RUSSIA

Lavrov slams US' Syria strikes

Russia's foreign minister slams Washington’s unauthorized airstrikes in Syria as a breach of international law.

Iran tourism catches eye of big hoteliers

ECONOMY

Iran tourism catches eye of big hoteliers

Some of the world's most prominent hotel managers will visit Iran soon to discuss investment in the country’s tourism and construction of luxury hotels, president of World Trade Center Tehran Mohammad Reza Sabzalipour has said.

Dennis Hastert hid sexual misconduct

POLITICS

Dennis Hastert hid sexual misconduct

Ex-House speaker Hastert, who has been indicted by a federal grand jury, paid an individual to hide past sexual misconduct, a report says.

US to China: Stop unlawful activity in sea

MILITARY

US to China: Stop unlawful activity in sea

The US military has called on China to immediately stop developing islands in the South China Sea, accusing Beijing of acting out of step with international law.

Obama to Congress: Renew NSA spying

POLITICS

Obama to Congress: Renew NSA spying

Obama has called on Congress to renew legislation which allows the National Security Agency to continue its controversial phone records collection.