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23 killed in Mexico truck crash

MEXICO

23 killed in Mexico truck crash

At least 23 people are killed in north-central Mexico after a truck rammed into a crowd of Christian pilgrims.

‘AIPAC targeting vulnerable Democrats’

INTERVIEWS

‘AIPAC targeting vulnerable Democrats’

The Israeli lobbying group AIPAC has started targeting vulnerable Democrats in order to change their mind on the Iran nuclear agreement, a political commentator in Boston says.

Iran plans two nuclear reactors in Makran

ENERGY

Iran plans two nuclear reactors in Makran

Iran plans to build two 100-megawatt nuclear reactors on the southeast Makran coast along the Gulf of Oman to generate electricity, a senior energy official says.

US F-35 fighter jet trashed in tests

MILITARY

US F-35 fighter jet trashed in tests

A leaked document suggests that the Pentagon’s much anticipated F-35 Joint Strike Fighter jet is no match for older fighter jets in air battles.

Western oil giants on job cutting spree

BUSINESS

Western oil giants on job cutting spree

Royal Dutch Shell has joined a growing list of Western energy giants in announcing broad cuts to jobs and investments amid expectations a “deep downturn”.

Boko Haram slits throats of 10 Nigerians

NIGERIA

Boko Haram slits throats of 10 Nigerians

The Boko Haram Takfiri militant group slaughters at least 10 fishermen during attacks on three villages in Nigeria's northeastern state of Borno.