
FOREIGN POLICY
US renews sanctions against Venezuela
US President Barack Obama has renewed an executive order that declares Venezuela a threat to the national security.

US President Barack Obama has renewed an executive order that declares Venezuela a threat to the national security.

Turkey's Zaman newspaper publishes a new edition in line with government policy.

Iranian female ping pong players are crowned at the Perfect 2016 World Team Table Tennis Championships in Malaysia.

Police in the UK capital are called to racist incidents at least four times per week.
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The Hezbollah chief says the [P]GCC member states are not after protecting the interests of Lebanon.

Iran is waiting for a go-ahead from Egypt to resume oil shipments through the SUMED pipeline to Europe and the Mediterranean region.

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says the Iranian nation once again amazed the world by their recent massive electoral participation.

Iranian athletes shine at the 6th edition of Yadegar Imam Cup international cadet wrestling tournament in Tehran.

The United Kingdom is reportedly suppressing documents on its alleged role in the US torture and rendition program.

Scores of people are killed in a series of terror bomb attacks in Iraq.

Dozens of British children are reportedly growing up under Deash (ISIL).

Iranian billionaire, Babak Zanjani, has been given a death sentence in an economic corruption case.

Germany's vice chancellor says Donald Trump is a threat to the world peace.

A top Iranian military commander says the (Persian) Gulf Cooperation Council's claim against Hezbollah is ordered by Israel.

Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu calls Iran a “hidden treasure,” saying Tehran’s release from the “shackles of sanctions” has ushered in a “golden age” in relations.

A Tajik soldier and a gunman are killed during a clash on the border with Afghanistan.

People in Benin start casting ballots in an election to replace President Thomas Boni Yayi.

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani is set to address reporters on domestic and international issues later on Sunday.