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Iran, Netherlands sign economic plan of action for 2018

Sat Dec 2, 2017 11:25:41

Senior ministerial officials from Iran and the Netherlands signed a joint plan of action on the expansion of bilateral economic ties in the coming year.

EU says renegotiating Iran deal not possible

Sat Dec 2, 2017 10:50:34

The European Union (EU) says the articles of a 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and six other countries are highly technical and there is no possibility of renegotiating the agreement — even partially.

US-led coalition must leave Syria after Isis defeat: Russia’s Lavrov

Sat Dec 2, 2017 09:06:25

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says all foreign forces, including those of the so-called US-led coalition that are present in Syria without the authorization from the Damascus government, have to withdraw from the Arab country after the total defeat of the Isis Takfiri terrorist group.

North Korea holds mass celebrations for latest missile test

Sat Dec 2, 2017 08:17:20

North Korea held mass celebrations for its latest successful long-range missile test, Pyongyang's state media said Saturday, with a propaganda-filled display of fireworks and dancing in public squares.

British PM presses Saudi to avert Yemen 'catastrophe'

Thu Nov 30, 2017 13:35:53

British Prime Minister Theresa May has implored Saudi leaders to ease a blockade on Yemen to "avert a humanitarian catastrophe", her office said on Thursday, echoing urgent appeals from the United Nations.

Russia rejects US call to cut North Korea ties

Thu Nov 30, 2017 13:27:43

Russia on Thursday rejected a US call to cut ties with North Korea in response to Pyongyang's launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile.

EU official: Isis remains threat despite loss of 'caliphate'

Thu Nov 30, 2017 11:14:59

The recent loss of its so-called "caliphate" will cripple the Isis group but the terror threat posed by the extremists is not over yet, the European Union's counter-terrorism coordinator said.

U.S. warns North Korean leadership will be 'utterly destroyed' in case of war

Thu Nov 30, 2017 11:01:47

The United States warned North Korea's leadership it would be "utterly destroyed" if war were to break out after Pyongyang test fired its most advanced missile, putting the U.S. mainland within range, in violation of U.N. Security Council resolutions.

Russia's Lavrov: little difference between policies of Trump and Obama - RIA

Thu Nov 30, 2017 09:33:48

The actions of U.S. President Donald Trump's team are similar to the policies of his predecessor Barack Obama, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said in an interview, state-run RIA news agency reported on Thursday.

Popular forces won't allow US troops to stay in Iraq: Senior PMF commander

Thu Nov 30, 2017 08:31:23

The Secretary General of Badr Organization Hadi al-Amiri says the forces won't allow even "a single US soldier" to remain in Iraq.