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US: Iran nuclear deal can be concluded by deadline
US State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki said a deal between Iran and P5+1 over Tehran nuclear program can be concluded by the November 24 deadline.

 

UN: Terrorists flock to Iraq, Syria on unprecedented scale
Terrorists of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) executed at least 220 Iraqis in retaliation against a tribe’s opposition to their takeover of territory west of Baghdad, security sources and witnesses said.

Burkina Faso president resigns after 27 years
Burkina Faso’s President Blaise Compaore stepped down Friday after 27 years in power following a wave of protests against his rule. He said elections for a new leader will be held in 90 days.

Israel reopens Al-Aqsa amid tight security
Muslim men over 50 prayed at the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Beit-ul-Moqaddas’ Old City on Friday amid intense security, a day after Israel closed all access to the sacred compound for the first time in more than a decade following clashes between Palestinians and Israeli forces.

 
Larijani: Meddlesome policies pose challenge to rights efforts
Iran’s extensive efforts to improve the country’s human rights situation have faced serious challenges, including politically-motivated meddlesome policies, Secretary of Iran’s High Council for Human Rights Mohammad Javad Larijani said on Friday.

Zarif blames Western policy for Mideast extremism
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has criticized Western countries for their policy on Afghanistan.

Rouhani congratulates Rousseff on re-election
President Hassan Rouhani has congratulated Dilma Rousseff on her victory in Brazil’s presidential election for a second term in office.

Russia: Iran should be part of solution to Syrian crisis
Russia has once again stressed that Iran should be part of a solution to the ongoing crisis in Syria.

 
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Iran talks should factor in fatwas banning nuclear weapons: U.S. bishops
Less than a month before a deadline to reach a nuclear deal with Iran, U.S. Catholic bishops are urging negotiators not to un- derestimate the power of fatwas by Islamic leaders banning nuclear weapons.

UN envoy proposes Syria ‘?ghting freeze
UN peace envoy Sta?an de Mistura has presented an “action plan” for Syria, proposing to “freeze” ?ght- ing in local areas to allow for aid de- liveries and to lay the groundwork for talks.

Iran elaborates on its efforts to promote human rights
The sec- retary general of Iran’s High Council for Human Rights, Mo- hammad Javad Larijani, has elaborated on Iran’s e?orts to promote human rights.

UN watchdog demands Gaza war probe, censures Israel
A UN human rights watchdog on Thursday urged Israel to respect the rights of Palestinians, and demanded the Tel Aviv regime to probe violations committed during repeat- ed assaults on Gaza.

U.S. of?cials call Netanyahu ‘chickenshit’
U.S.-Israeli relations have sunk to new lows after Obama administration o?cials were cited calling Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a “chickenshit” and “coward” engaging in political posturing, instead of e?orts at Middle Eastern deescalation.

Western companies hope for a bonanza in Iran
With only weeks to go until a November 24 deadline for a deal between Iran and the West over Tehran’s nuclear program, Iranian and Western investors have their ?ngers crossed.

 
Hagel blasts U.S. Syria strategy in memo
Pentagon chief Chuck Hagel castigated the U.S. strategy in Syria in a memo to the White House, saying Washington must explain its intentions toward President Bashar al-Assad’s regime.

fghanistan insecurity rooted in foreign intervention, Zarif says
Terrorism, extremism, and illegal drugs tra?cking in the region have roots in foreign intervention, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says.

Iran wants sanctions lifted as part of nuclear
Iran wants all Western sanctions to be lifted as part of a deal on its nuclear program by a November deadline, a top parliamentarian said Wednesday.

Cleric denounces acid attacks as ‘plot’
Ayatollah Kazem Seddiqi says the recent acid attacks against women are “plots” aimed at sabotaging a parliamentary bill empowering people to promote moralities in the society.

It is necessary to adopt united approach in terror fight, Iran says
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has noted that it is necessary to adopt a united approach in the ?ght against terrorism and extremism.