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Iraqi PM al-Abadi Urges Judicial Reforms Demanded by Ayatollah Sistani

Sat Aug 15, 2015 16:57:27

Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has called on the judiciary to carry out "drastic measures" in its battle against corruption, after the country's top Shia cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani urged judicial reforms, Press TV reports.

Iran’s Deputy FM Rejects US General’s Provocative Remarks on Iraq

Sat Aug 15, 2015 15:58:52

Iranian deputy foreign minister for Arab and African affairs dismissed recent remarks by a US General about the disintegration of Iraq, saying such interventionist claims are against the path of peace in the Arab country, tasnimnews reports.

Iran’s FM Zarif Meets Indian Vice President

Sat Aug 15, 2015 15:44:42

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has stressed the importance of adopting approaches based on dialog, logical coexistence, regional consultations and realities on the ground to settle the ongoing crises in the Middle East, Press TV reports.

4 Killed, 11 Injured in Attacks across Turkey

Sat Aug 15, 2015 15:08:04

At least three Turkish soldiers and a civilian have been killed and 11 people wounded in attacks across Turkey, Press TV reports.

Fugitive Salafist Sheikh Ahmad al-Assir Arrested

Sat Aug 15, 2015 14:50:12

Fugitive Salafist Sheikh Ahmad al-Assir arrested at Beirut airport: source

US to Raise Alleged Visit to Moscow by Iranian Commander at UN

Sat Aug 15, 2015 14:37:39

The United States said it would raise the issue of the alleged visit to Moscow by Major General Qassem Soleimani at the United Nations, claiming it has violated UN resolutions on Iran, Agence France-Presse (AFP) has reported; IRNA reports.

Syria: Rebels Endless Clashes, Army Offensive on Terrorists

Sat Aug 15, 2015 14:20:56

Violent clashes break out around Harasta and Syrian Army warplanes attack the hidouts of terrorist in Eastern Ghouta.

Zarif: Peace in Mideast Needs Saudi Arabia Cooperation

Sat Aug 15, 2015 14:18:58

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif reminded regional states, Saudi Arabia in particular, of their responsibility to contribute to peace in the Middle East, dismissing the idea of military approaches to conflicts in Yemen, Iraq and Syria, Al-Alam News Network reports.

Rouhani: Iran Will Never Use Scientific Power against any Country

Sat Aug 15, 2015 14:04:39

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani stressed that Iran is never to use its scientific, political and spiritual power against any regional Muslim country or neighbor, Al-Alam News Network reports.

Rouhani: Enemies Trying to Transform Islam into Religion of Violence

Sat Aug 15, 2015 12:54:56

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani warned against enemies’ plots to turn Islam from a religion of spirituality and fraternity into one which advocates violence, Al-Alam News Network reports.

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