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Non-OPEC producers agree to join output cut
Russia and several other non-OPEC nations pledged to curb oil production next year by more than 600,000 barrels a day at a meeting in Vienna on Saturday, joining forces with the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to end a global glut, a delegate familiar with the situation said.

South Koreans celebrate Park impeachment
Tens of thousands celebrated the impeachment of South Korean President Park Geun-hye at a rally in Seoul on Saturday, but amid the euphoria there was lingering anger, and anxiety at the prospect of an extended period of political uncertainty.

France�s imports from Iran skyrocket in 2016
France�s imports from Iran in the first nine months of 2016 show a staggering 34-fold rise compared to the corresponding period last year, thanks to resumption of oil imports after coming into force of the Iran�s nuclear deal with world powers, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Thousands leave Aleppo as Syrian Army nears victory
Some 50,000 civilians have fled eastern Aleppo over the past two days in a �constant stream,� Russia said on Saturday, as Syrian government forces close in on the last pocket of opposition control in the northern city.

Donald Trump takes aim at US intelligence
President-elect Donald Trump�s transition team slammed the CIA Friday, following reports the agency has concluded that Russia intervened in the election to help him win.

Iran among 2017 must-visits
Iran has been recommended as a top travel destination for 2017 as the country takes steps to ease visa rules for foreign tourists.

Iran criticizes UN draft resolution on Syria
Iran denounced a resolution drafted by Canada against Syria, saying it is unilateral and has nothing to do with �the reality on the ground� in the Arab country.

Tehran summons British envoy over May remarks
Iran�s Foreign Ministry summoned British envoy following the recent �interfering� remarks by the European country�s premier about Iran.

VP: Iran pursues policy of good engagement with world
First Vice President Es�haq Jahangiri insisted that Iran would continue to pursue the policy of good engagement with the world despite plans by Zionists and some countries to entangle Iran into quarrels.

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Europe buys 30m barrels of Iranian crude in Jan.-Aug.
Seven European countries imported 4.22 million tons (nearly 30 million barrels) of Iranian crude oil during the first eight months of 2016, according to the latest data released by European Union�s statistics agency (Eurostat).

Tehran says UN draft resolution on Syria blind to root cause
Iran says the Canada-led resolution on Syria, while partially acceptable, does ignore key aspects to the crisis, notably the cause root of terrorism.

Tehran seeking simplified visa frameworks with India, China
Having secured visa-free regimes with Armenia and Georgia, Iran is now seeking visa-simplification frameworks with India and China, as the country is increasingly realizing the importance of tourism following an international sanctions relief.

Non-OPEC join OPEC in first global cut in 15 years
Russia and several other non-OPEC nations pledged to curb oil production next year by more than 600,000 barrels a day at a meeting in Vienna on Saturday, joining forces with the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries to end a global glut, a delegate familiar with the situation said.

Iran summons British ambassador over Theresa May remarks
Iran�s Foreign Ministry said on Saturday it had summoned England�s ambassador to protest over anti-Iran remarks by the country�s Prime Minister Theresa May.

U.S. rushes troops as Aleppo liberation nears
The United States has announced plans to send 200 more troops to Syria to allegedly join operations aimed at retaking the Syrian city of Raqqah from the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/Daesh) terrorist group.

Iranian Army to stage major military exercises
Iran�s Army plans to hold large-scale military drills starting on Sunday.

Damascus FM: U.S. seeking to prolong Syrian crisis
The Syrian foreign ministry condemned the U.S. decision to lift the ban on weapons exports to terrorist groups in Syria, and said that it is a proof to Washington�s support for terrorism and extremism in the region.

Care center, ISIS gift for Iraqi children
A care center in eastern Baghdad has turned into a playground for children who have lost their fathers in the war against the selfstyled ISIS, a terrorist group which ravaged through Iraq in 2014.

Commander slams U.S. hawks over threatening Iran ships
The deputy chief of staff of the Iranian armed forces has denounced certain U.S. warmongers for threatening to confront Iranian military in the Persian Gulf, ISNA reported.

Iran ready to deal with �disloyalty� to nuclear deal: Shamkhani
Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani has voiced Iran�s readiness to confront any �irresponsibility� or failure by the other side to remain committed to the international nuclear deal.

Decisions should be based on wisdom, national interests: VP
Vice President Is�haq Jahangiri said on Saturday that all the decisions and actions should be based �wisdom� and �national interests� in the face of unfolding events in the region and beyond.

New Israeli settlement bill goes against international law: Iran
Iran�s Foreign Ministry condemned on Friday a new bill proposed by Israeli lawmakers that would legalize some 4,000 settler homes in the occupied West Bank, saying the measure is against �international law�.

Iranian ambassador condemns Theresa May�s comments
Hamid Baeedinejad, Iran�s ambassador to London, on Friday condemned remarks by British Prime Minister Theresa May.

Death penalty no efficient measure: lawyer
An Iranian lawyer has said that capital punishment does not have a deterrent effect, urging the authorities to seek other forms of punishment to fight drug-related crimes.