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EU court rescinds CBI sanctions
A top European court has struck down restrictions imposed by the European Union against the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) on an alleged charge of circumventing US-led sanctions against the Islamic Republic.

 
President: Iraqi holy sites, Baghdad, Iran’s redline
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said Iran will not allow terrorists to occupy the Iraqi capital Baghdad or the holy cities of Najaf and Karbala, calling it a ‘red line’ for the Islamic Republic.

 
Scots reject independence in historic vote
Scotland spurned independence in a historic referendum that threatened to rip the United Kingdom apart, sow financial turmoil and diminish Britain’s remaining global clout.

 
Asian Games kicks off in blaze of color
The Incheon Asian Games opening ceremony kicked off in a blaze of music and color on Friday. The grand affair showcased South Korea’s past and future by using digital technology.

Iran, P5+1 begin ‘very tough’ nuclear talks
The seventh round of nuclear talks between Iran and the P5+1 officially began on Friday, as EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton opened the talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif.

Najafi appreciates NAM support for nuclear program
Iran’s resident representative to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in an address to the UN nuclear watchdog’s board of governors on Thursday appreciated the Non-Aligned Movement’s continued support for Tehran’s peaceful nuclear program.

 
FM criticizes UN report on human rights in Iran
Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif criticized the UN annual report to the General Assembly on human rights in Iran.

US official: Obama not due to meet Rouhani but open to it
US President Barack Obama is not scheduled to meet Iranian President Hassan Rouhani in New York during the United Nations General Assembly next week, though the US leader remains open to such a meeting, a senior US official said on Thursday.

 
Zarif: Sanctions make Iranians hate US
Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said the US government has gained nothing but the Iranian nation’s hatred by toughening sanctions against the Islamic Republic over its nuclear energy program.

 
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Houthis, army clash on outskirts of Yemeni capital
Anti-government Houthi forces have shelled Yemen’s state television o?ces in the capital city of Sana’a as they push into the capital, forcing hundreds of residents to ?ee for fear of an escalation of violence, according to local o?cials.

 
Nuclear deal with Iran likely to enhance U.S. regional leverage: 31 former senior foreign policy of?cials
A successful agreement on Iran’s nuclear program could significantly enhance U.S. leverage and in?uence throughout the greater Middle East, according to a new report signed by 31 former senior U.S. foreign policy o?cials and regional experts.

 
Iraq’s holy sites and Baghdad are Iran’s red line: Rouhani
Iran regards Iraq’s capital Baghdad and the country’s holy sites, such as Karbala and Najaf, as its “red line” and will resort to any possible means to avoid their fall into the hands of terrorists, Iranian
President Hassan Rouhani says.

 
Iran, U.S. hold tense negotiations ahead of official nuclear talks
Iran and the United States held nearly six hours of tense negotiations ahead of the o?cial talks on Iran’s nuclear pro- gram, which were scheduled to start in New York on Friday.

 
Scots reject independence
Scottish leader concedes defeat in landmark referendum as majority of voters choose to stay within the Unit- ed Kingdom.

 
Court rejects EU’s freeze on assets of Iran central bank
The EU’s initial freeze on the as- sets of Iran’s central bank has been struck out in court, calling into question the bloc’s use of con?dential sources to support its international sanctions.

 
Iran could lead campaign against ISIL if U.S. ‘fails miserably’: Kerry
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says the task of defeating ISIL could fall to Iran and Syria if the United States was “failing miserably” in its e?ort to defeat the terrorists.

Iran tells IAEA Board: ‘Missing deadline’ is ‘inaccurate’ phrase
The Iranian ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency has said that the IAEA used an “inaccurate” phrase when it referred to a “so-called missing deadline”.

 
Human rights report on Iran is politically motivated, Zarif tells Ban
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has said that the report published by the United Nations on the human rights situation in Iran was “politically motivated”.

Iran increasingly skeptical about ‘murky’ U.S. intentions in ISIL campaign: Guardian
Iran has intensified its criticism of the U.S.-led coalition against ISIL, with key officials saying they doubt Washington intends to destroy the terrorist group.

U.S. has gained nothing from sanctions: Zarif
Iranian Foreign Minister has said the U.S. sanctions measures against Iran have not been helpful, saying the Unit- ed States should change its sanctions policy to pave the way for clinching a ?nal deal on Tehran’s nuclear program.

 
Universities are not ‘political clubs’: Ayatollah Jannati
Ayatollah Ahmad Jannati says universities should not turn into “political clubs of politicians,” urging officials to safeguard the Is- lamic and revolutionary spirit of academic societies.

U.S. says Obama is open to meet Rouhani in New York
A senior U.S. o?cial said on Thursday that U.S. President Barack Obama is not scheduled to meet Iranian President Hassan Rouhani in New York during the United Nations General Assembly next week, although he is open to such a meeting.