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Rejecting Iran deal erodes dollar: Kerry

ECONOMY

Rejecting Iran deal erodes dollar: Kerry

Secretary of State John Kerry warns the US dollar’s status as the global currency could be threatened if Congress blocks the nuclear accord with Iran.

Syrians killed in Idlib despite truce

SYRIA

Syrians killed in Idlib despite truce

Militants fighting against Damascus kill three people in Syria’s northwestern city of Idlib despite the announcement of a ceasefire in the area.

Iran, Guinea revive 25-year bauxite plan

ECONOMY

Iran, Guinea revive 25-year bauxite plan

Iran and Guinea have resurrected a deal to extract bauxite in the African country after a delay of 25 years and ship it to the Middle East for aluminum production.

Iran orders extra 500,000 bpd oil output

ENERGY

Iran orders extra 500,000 bpd oil output

Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh has ordered oil production and exports to be ramped up by 500,000 barrels per day in preparation for the removal of sanctions on Iran, a news agency says.

NY inmates beaten after prison escape

SOCIETY

NY inmates beaten after prison escape

Over 60 inmates were viciously beaten and abused by guards in a New York state prison after the escape of two convicted killers in June.

Turkey jets bombard PKK positions

TURKEY

Turkey jets bombard PKK positions

​Turkish jets hit the positions of PKK militants as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan pledges to press on with a campaign against the group.