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Tillerson seeks to show ‘America First’ isn’t America alone
World
January 28, 2018
Tillerson seeks to show ‘America First’ isn’t America alone
As President Donald Trump declared that “America First does not mean America alone” at a global economic forum in Switzerland,…
Qatar says World Cup on track despite boycott as supply lines fixed
Middle East
January 26, 2018
Qatar says World Cup on track despite boycott as supply lines fixed
Qatar is confident that it can host a successful World Cup in 2022 and preparations are fully on track after…
Report: Saudi intelligence agency brought weapons into Iran
Middle East
January 25, 2018
Report: Saudi intelligence agency brought weapons into Iran
An official news agency reports that Iran’s intelligence agency has confiscated large amounts of weapons and ammunition including bombs and…
Iranian woman skydiver looks to break down stereotypes
Middle East
January 23, 2018
Iranian woman skydiver looks to break down stereotypes
For Iranian parachuting enthusiast Bahareh Sassani, skydiving is “a way to prove that women are just as capable as men”…
Saudi Arabia shoots down Yemeni missile: Ekhbariya TV
Middle East
January 17, 2018
Saudi Arabia shoots down Yemeni missile: Ekhbariya TV
A ballistic missile fired by Yemen’s armed Houthi group towards Saudi Arabia’s southern Jizan region was shot down by Saudi…
Syrian opposition calls on Trump and EU to up pressure on Russia and Iran
Middle East
January 16, 2018
Syrian opposition calls on Trump and EU to up pressure on Russia and Iran
Syria’s chief opposition negotiator called on US President Donald Trump and European Union leaders to increase pressure on President Bashar…
Russia’s Sergei Lavrov slams US for ignoring ‘multipolar’ world
World
January 15, 2018
Russia’s Sergei Lavrov slams US for ignoring ‘multipolar’ world
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has sharply criticized the US for trying to dismantle the Iran nuclear deal. Washington is…
Iran lifts block on Telegram app imposed during unrest: report
Middle East
January 14, 2018
Iran lifts block on Telegram app imposed during unrest: report
Iran on Saturday lifted restrictions on the messaging app Telegram, the state news agency IRNA said, after blocking the popular…
Iran’s Rouhani says US has failed to undermine nuclear deal: TV
Middle East
January 14, 2018
Iran’s Rouhani says US has failed to undermine nuclear deal: TV
Iran’s president said on Sunday the United States had failed to undermine a nuclear deal between Tehran and major powers,…
US ultimatum on nuclear deal, new sanctions draw Iran threat
Middle East
January 14, 2018
US ultimatum on nuclear deal, new sanctions draw Iran threat
Iran said on Saturday it would retaliate against new sanctions imposed by the United States after President Donald Trump set…