SYRIA
Syrian army fighting to repel militant offensive
The Friday offensive by foreign-backed militants violates the ceasefire brokered by the US and Russia that went into effect Monday.
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MILITARY
US backs Japan patrols in South China Sea
The US Navy says it welcomes Japan’s interest in boosting its activities in the South China Sea through joint training patrols with the US.
INDIA
India MP quits to protest policy on Kashmir
Tariq Hameed Karra resigns as a member of the Indian parliament to protest the “brutal policy” of the Indian government against Kashmir.
FOREIGN POLICY
UK Embassy in Turkey closes temporarily
Britain has temporarily closed its embassy in the Turkish capital of Ankara over mounting fears of terrorist attacks.
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‘Fuel too toxic for Europe sold to Africa’
European traders sell highly-polluted fuel to West Africa in return for high-quality crude, a report says.
POLITICS
Corbyn slams UK’s ‘failed’ economic model
The leader of UK’s opposition Labour Party has criticized the government’s "failed" economic model.
CHINA
'Strongest typhoon' this year kills 10 in China
The powerful typhoon also damaged power lines and destroyed vehicles in China's Fujian Province.
MEXICO
Mexicans call on president to ‘resign now’
The protesters said President Pena Nieto had to quit over his handling of drug violence, corruption, and hosting Donald Trump.
NUCLEAR ENERGY
‘Next US govt. may seek to hinder Iran deal’
Tehran says it will take “calculated measures” in response to any violation of the JCPOA by the next US administration.
HUMAN RIGHTS
US House passes bill to bar Gitmo transfers
The US House of Representatives in Congress has passed a bill that would block the transfer of any detainees from the notorious Guantanamo Bay military prison.
POLITICS
Rouhani heads to Venezuela en route to US
President Hassan Rouhani will deliver a speech at the NAM summit in Venezuela later on Friday and then hand over NAM’s rotating presidency to his Venezuelan counterpart Nicolas Maduro for three years.
PALESTINE
Women activists set sail for Gaza from Spain
Female international activists are heading to Gaza on board two boats from Spain.
HUMAN RIGHTS
US congressional panel blasts Snowden
A US congressional intelligence committee has released a report condemning intelligence whistleblower Edward Snowden for leaking classified information.
SPORTS
Nemati wins Iran 7th Paralympics gold
Iranian female Paralympic archer Zahra Nemati clinched another gold medal for the Islamic Republic at the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
FOREIGN POLICY
UK must stop arms sales to KSA: MPs
UK lawmakers call on London to stop the sale of arms to Saudi Arabia.
ECONOMY
Salehi, Hammond talk banking restrictions
Head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization and the UK chancellor of the exchequer discuss banking restrictions Tehran still faces after the implementation of a nuclear deal.
PALESTINE
Oppressive Israeli occupation must end: UN
The UN chief slams Israel’s settlement expansions, calling for an end to Tel Aviv’s rule over Palestinian territories.
INTERVIEWS
‘Clinton not antidote to Trump fascism’
Hillary Clinton is not an antidote to Donald Trump, who is stirring up “racist and fascist rightwing faux populism,” an American writer and political analyst says.
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