Iraqi officials have stressed the importance of restoring essential services to the city of Tikrit which was liberated from the ISIL terrorists earlier this week. They have pledged to facilitate the return of displaced families.

Thousands of innocent people have lost their lives since the US-led invasion of Afghanistan in 2001. The foreign combat mission has officially ended BUT peace still remains a distant possibility in the war-torn nation.

In the U-S, community organizations have convened a tribunal to hear testimony from victims of police brutality in New York City. At the gathering, many African-Americans described police violence and killings, which has become almost a part of every day life in the city.

Argentina has marked the 33rd anniversary of the Malvinas war against the U-K with dozens of memorial events being held throughout the country. War veterans and families of the 649 fallen soldiers paid tribute to those who fought the British occupation in the South Atlantic.

Fast food workers in Los Angeles are still not happy with a decision by McDonald’s to raise wages for company-owned stores. Press TV correspondent Ross Frasier tells us that’s because the wage increase won’t cover franchise restaurants which have the highest number of workers.

Tunisia is restoring diplomatic ties with Syria. The relations were cut by former President Moncef Marzouki in 2011. As Press TV correspondent in Tunis Adnen Chaouachi reports, the restoration of ties is expected to help in the fight against terrorism.

Egypt's Sinai Peninsula has witnessed the deadliest terror attacks in months with 17 people killed in 5 simultaneous assaults. Terrorists linked to the ISIL attacked check points around Sheikh Zwaid in the North of Sinai. Our correspondent in Cairo Karim Gamal el Deen reports.

A report by an NGO in the UK has found hundreds of British firms with workers guilty of human rights abuses abroad. The NGO says British businesses are negatively impacting communities and little is being done to stop this. Our correspondent in London Mohamed Walji has the details.

After months of protests and uproar, the Indian cabinet has cleared a controversial land ordinance with certain amendments. Land rights activists are, however, disputing the bill saying it will undermine the lives of farmers across the country.

A recent U-N report has hailed Lebanon for keeping national unity despite diversity of political and religious factions. The report says Beirut's ability to hold national dialog among different groups is the key to the country's success in keeping a balanced society.