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50dead in worstUS mass shooting
A gunman killed 50 people and injured 53 in a massacre at a nightclub in the tourist hub of Orlando, Florida, early on Sunday, the city�s mayor and police said, in an attack US authorities are described as a �terrorism incident.


Hundreds escape besieged Daesh Syria stronghold
Hundreds of civilians escaped a besieged Daesh bastion in north Syria on Sunday helped by a Kurdish-Arab alliance surrounding the town, a monitor said.



FIFA slams �shameful scenes� at Euro 2016
FIFA on Sunday strongly condemned the �shameful scenes� between �idiotic troublemakers� at the European Championship.



Iran, foreign banks clinch deals worth $35b since January
A senior Iranian official said on Sunday that so far several agreements, worth $35 billion, have been reached between Iran and major international banks following the implementation of the nuclear agreement on January 16.



Zarif: Some hostilities against Iran to continue despite nuclear deal
Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said that the recent nuclear deal with the world powers does not guarantee an end to all hostilities against the Islamic Republic.



Iraq Army secures first safe exit route for civilians in Fallujah
The Iraqi Army said on Sunday it had secured the first �relatively safe� exit route for civilians trying to leave Fallujah, a besieged stronghold of Daesh near Baghdad.



Tehran: Canada court order violates normalization of ties
Iran dismissed a Canadian court�s ruling ordering the seizure of Iranian assets under the pretext of alleged involvement in terrorist activities, saying such a move is at odds with Ottawa�s claims on the normalization of mutual relations.



China: Iran plays significant role in revival of Silk Road
Head of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS) Professor Wang Zhengyi said on Sunday that Iran plays very significant role in revival of Silk Road.



President hails stability, progress despite problems in region
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani praised stability and security in the country, saying that Iran is continuing its developments despite problems in the region.



Iran FM visiting Norway
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif is visiting Norway to hold talks with the European country�s officials and participate in an international forum.



Tehran Times


Zarif says Tehran in no missile talks with West
The Iranian foreign minister has said his country has conducted no talks with western powers on its missile program, which they have shown sensitivity to.

U.S. Congress seeks to breach JCPOA terms: Larijani
Iranian Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani said on Sunday that the U.S. Congress seeks to breach the terms and conditions of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.

Over $1.5b earmarked for non-oil exports, development projects
Iran allocated 55 trillion rials (about $1.586 billion) to promote nonoil exports and implement development projects, ISNA reported on Sunday.

Homayun Shajarian�s �Lords of the Secrets� concert film to be released in July
Vocalist Homayun Shajarian�s �The Lords of the Secrets� concert film directed by celebrated filmmaker Rakhshan Bani-Etemad will come to the small screen on July 6.

A mystery about Saudis role in 9/11 attacks
The United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Chief John Brennan said on Sunday he expects 28 classified pages of a U.S. congressional report into the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks on the United States to be published, absolving Saudi Arabia of any responsibility.

Iran�s draft oil contracts still need revisions: Zanganeh
Iran�s new model oil contracts, designed to lure billions of dollars in foreign investment for its energy industry, still need revisions and the government is confident the first deals will be signed within months, Oil Minister Bijan Namdar Zanganeh said.

Tehran, Toronto on contradictory path, $13m ruling jars on nerves
When almost four years ago, Foreign Minister John Baird of Canada announced in Moscow its government was recalling its diplomatic corps in Tehran, everybody would like to think it was all water under the bridge almost four years after.

Iran condemns Canadian court ruling on its assets
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Hossein Jaberi Ansari condemned on Saturday the Canadian court�s ruling which orders seizure of Iran�s assets under the pretext of Iran�s involvement in terrorist acts.

Military-political balance in Syria is changing, Iran says
Ali Akbar Velayati, a senior foreign policy adviser to the Supreme Leader, said on Sunday that military-political balance in Syria is changing in favor of the Syrian government and people and the country�s allies.

MP: Ban leaves lasting impression if puts S. Arabia back on blacklist
Former chairman of Majlis national security and foreign policy committee has said the UN chief will be remembered lastingly if he �courageously� puts Saudi Arabia back on the blacklist for devastatingly ignoring children�s rights in Yemen.