POLITICS
‘Iran to back up Iraq in terror fight’
Iran’s defense minister says Tehran will continue to support Iraq in its fight against terror.
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PERSIAN GULF
Bahrain forces clash with protesters
Bahraini regime forces attack protesters denouncing Saudi Arabia’s execution of Sheikh Nimr.
PALESTINE
Palestinian loses bid for jail release
An Israeli court rejects an appeal by a hunger striking Palestinian to end his administrative detention.
SYRIA
Militant rocket attacks kill 5 in Syria
At least five civilians are killed and dozens injured in two separate rocket attacks launched by Takfiri militants in Syria.
SOCIETY
$40bn needed in humanitarian aid: UN
A UN panel says $40 billion is needed annually to help people needing humanitarian aid.
SOCIETY
Tehran air pollution at alarming levels
Alarming air pollution once again closes schools in the Iranian capital, Tehran.
PAKISTAN
HRW: Stop rights abuses against Afghans
Human Rights Watch calls on Pakistan to end human rights violations against Afghan refugees.
ENERGY
Iran firing up first LNG project
The National Iranian Gas Exports Company (NIGEC) is in talks with foreign firms to sell part of its shares in the country’s “frontrunner” LNG scheme, a report says.
SOCIETY
US charges 2 men for trying to join ISIL
Two Virginia men were charged with attempting to help and join Daesh, the US Department of Justice said on Saturday.
YEMEN
Yemeni missile hits Saudi military base
Yemeni forces target a Saudi-held base in Yemen’s central province of Ma’rib with a ballistic missile.
AFGHANISTAN
Blast leaves 13 dead in east Afghanistan
At least 13 people are killed and 14 others injured in a bomb attack in Afghanistan’s eastern province of Nangarhar.
TURKEY
Turkish forces kill 19 PKK militants
The Turkish military kills 19 PKK militants during separate operations in troubled southeastern Turkey.
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Moldovan protesters urge snap polls
Thousands of people pour onto the streets of Moldova’s capital, calling for early elections.
SOCIETY
Obama declares emergency in Michigan
US President Barack Obama declared a state of emergency in Flint, Michigan on Saturday over contaminated water.
POLITICS
‘Iran opens new chapter in global ties’
President Rouhani says Iran has opened a new chapter in its ties with the world through implementation of the nuclear deal.
INTERVIEWS
‘JCPOA proved Iran negotiating power’
An investigative journalist says Iran has succeeded in resolving differences on its nuclear program via negotiations and thwarted US military threats.
POLITICS
Support for UK exit from EU rising: Poll
A new poll shows majority of Britons are willing to leave the European Union.
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Burkina hotel attack ends with 29 dead
Nearly 30 people are killed in an al-Qaeda attack on a hotel in Burkina Faso.
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