POLITICS
‘Iran, Iraq have close views on human rights'
The Iranian Judiciary chief says Iran and Iraq can develop their own principles of human rights, without relying on the Western reading of the concept.
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INTERVIEWS
'Saudis must stand trial for war crimes in Yemen'
The mass-casualty bombardment of a prison in Hudaydah is yet another war crime by the kingdom which demands urgent prosecution, an analyst says.
SPORTS
Iran wrestlers earn two varsity cup medals
The Iranian Greco-Roman wrestlers won the two medals in the 12th edition of the World University Wrestling Championship in Turkey.
POLITICS
Iran urges firm UN response to Mideast crises
An Iranian official says the UN should work to unite the global community in efforts to solve Middle East issues.
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Georgians vote in round 2 of parliamentary polls
Georgians went to the polling stations on Sunday, in a contest that is mainly between the ruling Georgian Dream Party and the United National Movement (UNM).
SPORTS
Iranian karate fighters win five world medals
The Iranian karate fighters won the medals at the 23rd edition of the Karate World Championships in Austria.
SOCIETY
Inmates go on 'rampage' at notorious UK jail
Prison officers were forced to "retreat to safety" during the riot Saturday at Lewes prison.
SYRIA
Syria govt. forces down spy drones in Dara’a
The Syrian Defense Ministry announced the downing of the three spy drones operated by militants in Dara’a on Sunday.
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Ruling coalition partner leading in Iceland vote
Iceland's Independence Party takes a strong lead in parliamentary elections as voters show will to oust governing Progressive Party. The anti-establishment Pirates come third.
EU
Another strong earthquake hits Italy
The Sunday quake measured 6.6 on the Richter scale, according to the US Geological Survey.
NEWS BULLETIN
World’s largest man-made cave opened to public
Hailed as the largest man-made cave in the world, the 816 Nuclear Military Plant, formally a top-secret Chinese nuclear base, has finally opened to the public for the first time.
SAUDI ARABIA
Saudi police officer shot dead in Qatif
Unknown armed assailants kill a police officer in Qatif District in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province.
ECONOMY
Iran criticizes US for blocking trade ties
Iran’s top banker Valiollah Seif says the US is preventing the expansion of trade ties between Iran and others because it is not, itself, a beneficiary of an opening post-sanctions business environment.
POLITICS
FBI has 'no warrant' to read Clinton emails
The FBI does not have a search warrant to review newly discovered emails pertaining to the Clinton investigation.
SPORTS
Iran handballers held to draw in Asia games
Iran’s Gachsaran Oil and Gas handball club has earned a draw at the 19th edition of the Asian Men’s Club League Championship in Jordan.
INTERVIEWS
'Americans' anger at politics reaching boiling point'
The US public's dissatisfaction with the political system and the elites who manipulate elections for their own benefit has reached an unprecedented level, an analyst says.
TURKEY
Turkey steps up post-coup crackdown
Fresh media outlet closures and civil servant dismissals in Turkey were ordered in two new decrees issued under a state of emergency.
PAKISTAN
Pakistan minister resigns over ‘leaked info’
Information Minister Pervez Rasheed steps down at the Prime Minister's direction over allegations that he revealed tensions between the government and the military to a daily.
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