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Army in 'systematic' bid to drive Rohingya from Myanmar: UN

Wed Oct 11, 2017 13:56:03

Myanmar's "systematic" crackdown on the Rohingya has been designed to permanently eliminate the minority Muslim community from their home in Rakhine state, the United Nations said Wednesday.

Russia says Isis operates near U.S base in Syria unhindered

Wed Oct 11, 2017 13:52:24

Russia accused the United States on Wednesday of allowing Isis to operate "under its nose" in Syria, saying Washington was letting the militant group move about freely in an area abutting a U.S. military base.

Iran foreign minister tells lawmakers of plans to respond to Trump moves

Wed Oct 11, 2017 13:44:16

Iran will react sharply to any U.S. move against the nuclear deal with global powers, Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif told the Iranian parliament Wednesday, according to a parliamentarian who attended the session quoted by state media.

Iran nuclear chief arrives in London

Wed Oct 11, 2017 12:18:52

Vice-President and Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) arrived in London on Tuesday evening to hold talks with UK officials.

Russia may demand U.S. cut diplomatic staff in Russia to 300 or below -RIA

Wed Oct 11, 2017 12:06:46

Russia's Foreign Ministry does not rule out ordering the United States to cut its diplomatic staff in Russia to 300 people or below, the RIA news agency cited Georgy Borisenko, the head of the ministry's North America Department, as saying on Wednesday.

Rohingya plucked from river trying to swim to Bangladesh

Wed Oct 11, 2017 11:58:25

Bangladeshi coast guards plucked a group of Rohingya refugees from a border river Wednesday as they tried to escape Myanmar by using jerrycans as flotation devices, officials said.

May reaffirms UK commitment to Iran nuclear deal in call with Trump

Wed Oct 11, 2017 10:52:47

British Prime Minister Theresa May has reaffirmed London’s commitment to the Iran nuclear agreement and called on Washington to remain committed to the landmark deal alongside other European signatories.

US angry at IRGC over battle with Isis: Iranian Official

Wed Oct 11, 2017 09:51:38

A former Iranian foreign minister attributed the US plan to designate the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps as a terrorist organization to the IRGC’s effectual war against the Isis terrorist group which he said benefits from the backing of Washington.

Uncertainty over Iran nuclear agreement could heighten economic tensions with Europe: USA Today

Wed Oct 11, 2017 09:46:10

A decision by President Trump to back out of the Iranian nuclear agreement could derail billions of dollars in Western investment heading toward Iran and trigger European economic retaliation against U.S. businesses, analysts say.

Catalonia independence declaration signed and suspended

Wed Oct 11, 2017 08:39:26

Catalan President Carles Puigdemont and other regional leaders have signed a declaration of independence from Spain, following the disputed referendum.