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US rebuffs Okinawa governor over base

MILITARY

US rebuffs Okinawa governor over base

US officials told the governor of Okinawa that there is no alternative but to build a military base on the southern Japanese island.

Shell discusses $2.3 billion debt to Iran

ENERGY

Shell discusses $2.3 billion debt to Iran

Royal Dutch Shell says it is discussing repayment of an outstanding debt to Iran of $2.3 billion as the energy giant eyes new opportunities in the country.

Iran remembers late Imam Khomeini

POLITICS

Iran remembers late Imam Khomeini

Iran is commemorating the 26th anniversary of the decease of the late founder of the Islamic Republic, Imam Khomeini.

UK to keep backing Syria militants

SYRIA

UK to keep backing Syria militants

British Prime Minister David Cameron says the UK will continue supporting militants fighting against the Syrian government.

US police clear another killer cop

HUMAN RIGHTS

US police clear another killer cop

Wisconsin police have concluded that white Officer Matt Kenny was justified in using deadly force against an unarmed black teenager.

Eleven killed in Iraq bomb blasts

IRAQ

Eleven killed in Iraq bomb blasts

Iraqi police say 11 people have been killed and dozens others wounded in separate blasts in different districts of the Iraqi capital Baghdad.