SYRIA
Syria counter-attacks militants in NW
Syrian forces launch some counter-attacks in northwest to retaliate truce-violating militant offensive.
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TURKEY
Erdogan slams 'provocative' EU report
President Erdogan says the European Union needs Ankara more than Turkey needs the EU.
TURKEY
German reporter detained in Istanbul
Germany’s public broadcaster SWR says one of its reporters has been detained upon arrival at Istanbul airport.
POLITICS
Rouhani defends nuclear agreement
President Hassan Rouhani has defended a nuclear agreement which has recently come under criticism at home, calling it a "political and legal honor for the Iranian nation."
ECONOMY
Europe looking to lift Iran Air ban
The European Union looks set to lift its ban on Iranian national carrier, Iran Air.
PAKISTAN
Over 140 militants surrender in Pakistan
Pakistan says more than 140 disillusioned militants have laid down their arms in the southwestern Baluchistan province.
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Japan opens prison to quake victims
Japan transforms parts of a prison into a temporary shelter for the people made homeless as a result of the recent earthquakes in the country.
INTERVIEWS
‘US VP sent to growl but only whimpers’
Joe Biden was set loose to show that the Democrat Party establishment can also growl at Israel, but ended up sounding more like a whimpering puppy, an analyst says.
TURKEY
Turkey threatens to ditch refugee deal
The Turkish PM says Ankara would not honor a deal with the EU on refugees if the bloc fails to uphold its promise to provide visa-free travel for Turks by June.
ENERGY
US firm after Iran petchem products
An Iranian official says a US company seeks to buy petrochemical products from Iran.
FOREIGN POLICY
Israel moving in wrong direction: US
US Vice President Joe Biden says Benjamin Netanyahu's policing are moving Israel in “wrong direction.”
SYRIA
Syria: Assad future not up for debate
Syria's chief negotiator says President Bashar al-Assad's future is not up for discussion.
EU
Sweden min. forced to resign over Israel
Sweden’s housing minister is forced to resign for comparing the Israeli regime to the former Nazi regime in Germany.
GERMANY
Anti-Islam German AfD likened to Nazis
The leader of an Islamic federation in Germany compares Germany’s anti-Islam AfD party to Adolf Hilter’s Nazi regime.
PALESTINE
UN chief: Israeli settlements ‘illegal’
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon says Israel's illegal settlement activities are hindering the so-called peace process.
POLITICS
Zarif to meet Kerry amid Iran's frustration
Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the US should stop meddling in Iran's financial and banking ties with other states.
ECONOMY
40,000 US workers walk off the job
Some 40,000 Verizon Communications Inc workers go on strike over low wages and job insecurity.
RUSSIA
Nemeses Putin, Poroshenko hold talks
The presidents of Russia and Ukraine discuss the fates of their nationals held in custody by the other in connection with the Ukrainian conflict.
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