‘Lifting Sanctions Won’t Help If Domestic Economy Is Weak’: Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister
According to Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht Ravanchi, Iran needs to boost its domestic economy to progress.
Pakistan's ISI Gave Shelter To Mullah Omar, Hillary Clinton's Email Dump Reveals
The U.S. State Department released an email sent to Clinton in 2010, which revealed that Pakistani spy agency ISI had sheltered Taliban leader Mullah Omar.
Germany Wants Iran To Take Part In ‘Constructive’ Negotiations To End Syrian Civil War
According to German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Iran should be a part of the negotiations as it has a lot of influence over the Assad regime.
US Sanctions Against Russian Politicians ‘Violate International Law’: Russian Parliament Speaker
The speaker of the upper house of Russian parliament could not attend the 4th World Conference of Parliament Speakers in New York due to visa restrictions.
Hajj 2015: Saudi Authorities To Deal Strictly With Pilgrims Who Violate Sharia Law
A Saudi official said that anyone violating the Sharia law or disrupting Hajj rituals would be strictly dealt with.
Russian Lawmaker Asks Ban Ki-Moon To Move UN Headquarters From US To Switzerland
A Russian lawmaker suggested that the U.N. Headquarters should be moved from the United States to a neutral country.
Saudi Arabia Election: Only 16 Women Register As Voters For Historic Election
Saudi Arabia is going to have its first election in December, in which women will take part as voters and candidates for the first time.
‘The Foundation Of Israel Is Terrorism’: Iranian President Hassan Rouhani
The Iranian president alleges that Israel continues to indulge in terrorism.
Julian Assange Asked Edward Snowden To Choose Russia Over Latin America For Asylum
Julian Assange said in an interview that he had asked the former NSA agent to take asylum in Russia even though there would be “negative PR.”
France Terror Attack: US Air Force Airman Spencer Stone Likely To Get ‘Soldiers Medal’
Moroccan attacker Ayoub El-Khazzani has been charged attempted murder of a terrorist nature.
Syrian Family, Including 5-day-old baby, Shows Symptoms Of Chemical Exposure In Suspected Gas Attack By ISIS
According to Medecins Sans Frontieres, four members of a family, including a 5-day-old baby, showed signs of chemical exposure.
Russia To Provide ‘All-Round Assistance’ To Egypt To Fight International Terrorism
According to the Kremlin press service, Russia appreciates Egypt’s “vigorous efforts” to fight terrorism.
Iran To Start Nuclear Commercialization, Attract Foreign Funds: President Rouhani
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said Tuesday that Iran would start the process of nuclear commercialization under the JCPOA.
Turkey Cooperation On Air Missions Against ISIS Still ‘Work In Progress’: Pentagon
According to The Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook, both Turkey and the United States are “on the same page” in expanding cooperation.
President Obama ‘Blesses’ Joe Biden For 2016 Presidential Bid In Private Lunch
According to a senior Democrat, Obama gave his blessing to Biden during a private lunch at the White House.
US To Accept 8,000 Syrian Refugees After Germany, France Call For Overhaul In EU Asylum System
According to UN estimates, there will be 4.27 million Syrian refugees by the end of 2015.
North Korea Changes Time Zone Set By ‘Wicked Japanese Imperialists’
According to a new decree, North Korea will establish “Pyongyang Time” Aug. 15.
Ukrainian Presidential Nominee Blames Poroshenko Government For ‘Pushing Away’ Crimea
Ukrainian presidential nominee Vladimir Oleinik said the Poroshenko government “ignited ethnic strife and pushed away Crimea.”
Russia Considers International Tribunal On MH17 Crash As ‘Inexpedient’
According to Vladimir Putin, it is “inexpedient” to establish an international tribunal on the Malaysia Airlines crash in Ukraine.
Diplomat Says Kurds Stand For Tolerance, Need Help Against ISIS
According to the KRG representative to UK, the Kurds promote women’s rights and religious pluralism.
Iran Deal ‘Akin To Declaring War On Israel And Sunni Arabs’: US Senator
Sen. Lindsey Graham said the conclusion was the worst step in the history of the Middle East.
Russia Not In A Position To Help Greece: Leading Russian Bank
The European Union should resolve the crisis in Greece on its own, says the CEO of the second-largest bank in Russia.
Russia Equates Processed Food To Alcohol; Likely To Ban Advertisements Of Items With High Saturated Fat, Sugar And Salt
Russian lawmakers are likely to pass amendments to ban advertising harmful processed food.
United States Has No Backup If Six Million People Lose Subsidies
The governments of 34 states apparently have no idea what to do if the Supreme Court rules against insurance subsidies.
California Declares State Of Emergency After Santa Barbara Oil Spill
"We deeply, deeply regret that this incident has occurred at all,” the CEO of a Texas pipeline company said.
Amtrak Blames Sluggish Government Proceedings For Failing To Obtain Automated Braking System
The rail operator said government delays obstructed its previous efforts to buy bandwidth.
‘North Korea Has No Respect For International Laws’: Kerry
Offered a better bilateral relationship as a carrot to curtail its nuclear program, the Hermit Kingdom has continued its bellicose ways.
