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Boeing to motivate firms to approach Iran

ECONOMY

Boeing to motivate firms to approach Iran

Experts say a recent plane purchase agreement between Iran and US aviation giant Boeing could encourage businesses – skittish of residual sanctions – to do business with the country.

Stop settlements: ME Quartet to Israel

PALESTINE

Stop settlements: ME Quartet to Israel

A report by the Middle East Quartet has called on the Tel Aviv regime to stop construction of illegal settlements on the occupied Palestinian lands.

Fitch studying Iran as businesses rush in

ECONOMY

Fitch studying Iran as businesses rush in

The global rating agency Fitch is preparing to prepare an initial assessment of Iran’s economy as businesses are increasingly showing interest in the country’s post-sanctions business potentials.

Turkey passes law to restructure courts

TURKEY

Turkey passes law to restructure courts

Turkey's parliament has approved sweeping plans to restructure high courts and cement President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's control over the judiciary.

Israeli man killed in drive-by shooting

PALESTINE

Israeli man killed in drive-by shooting

An Israeli man has been killed and three family members wounded after an assailant opened fire at their car south of al-Khalil (Hebron) in the occupied West Bank.