CULTURE
Sohrab Sepehri painting fetches $845K
The fourth Modern and Contemporary Iranian Art Auction fetches a record high of $6.4 million in revenues.
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RUSSIA
US after systemic containment of Russia, China
A top Russian official voices concern about the US's destabilizing policies in the Asia-Pacific region.
INTERVIEWS
'US, China racing toward confrontation'
The South China Sea dispute is eventually leading toward a potential military confrontation between China and the United States, a military analyst in Washington says.
NUCLEAR ENERGY
Iran nuclear talks very constructive: Kerry
The US secretary of state says the latest round of nuclear talks with Iran has been ‘very constructive’ but a top Iranian negotiator says some gaps still remain.
EU
Spain grants US permanent militry presence
Spain approves a deal with the US that authorizes the US military presence at the country’s southwestern Morón Airbase
NORTH AFRICA
Libya asks world for arms to fight ISIL
Libya’s internationally recognized government calls for outside help to fight ISIL plans to seize oil terminals in the country’s east.
MILITARY
US military sent bio-weapon to Australia
The US military says it may have inadvertently shipped off live anthrax to research laboratories in Australia.
POLITICS
'Paul to force expiration of Patriot Act'
GOP presidential candidate Rand Paul says he will force the expiration of the controversial Patriot Act used by the NSA as a legal basis for spying on people.
NIGERIA
26 killed in Nigeria mosque bombing
At least 26 people are killed and 28 others injured in a bombing attack in a Nigerian mosque.
POLITICS
Iran’s red lines on ISIL outlined
The secretary of Iran’s SNSC outlines the three red lines Iran has in dealing with the situation in Iraq, battered by ISIL militancy.
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UN envoy begins mission on Yemen talks
The UN launches a mission to discuss stalled Geneva peace talks on Yemen.
NIGERIA
Boko Haram kills over dozen in Nigeria
Rocket attacks in the northeastern Nigerian city of Maiduguri leave over a dozen residents dead.
NORTH AFRICA
Tunisian hostages held in Libya freed
Tunisia’s foreign ministry says the last group of its nationals held hostage in Libya has been freed.
BUSINESS
Russia to remedy bans by Islamic banking
Russia's Sberbank says it plans to use Islamic baking to ease effects of sanctions.
PAKISTAN
Sharif vows to counter ‘foreign threats’
Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif vows to defend Pakistan against foreign meddling.
IRAQ
Iraqi forces advance near Ramadi
Iraqi forces recapture a key district southwest of the city of Ramadi.
POLITICS
Iran reiterates backing Yemeni people
A senior Iranian official condemns the Saudi aggression against Yemen, reiterating Iran's support for the people of the impoverished country.
PALESTINE
Gaza-bound aid ship to dock in Spain
A ship carrying goods for the Palestinians in the besieged Gaza Strip is set to dock in Spain.
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