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Iran asks Indian refiners to pay $6 billion dues in euros: Report

A PTI report said Iran will open or reactivate its accounts with Indian banks for the purpose.

Feb 8, 2016

UNSC to meet after North Korea launches rocket carrying 'satellite'

The US and Japan have claimed the launch was a covert test of ballistic missile technology North Korea is banned from using.

Feb 7, 2016

Foreign troops will go back in wooden coffins, says Syrian foreign minister

Saudi Arabia had, on 4 February, indicated that it would deploy troops against the Islamic State group in Syria.

Feb 6, 2016

Iran says frozen assets worth $100 billion 'fully released'

The money is primarily from the sale of Iranian oil and is lying with banks in China, India, Japan, South Korea and Turkey.

Feb 1, 2016

Turkey says Russian jet violated its airspace; envoy summoned

NATO Secretary General urged Russia on Saturday to "take all necessary measures" to ensure NATO airspace was not violated again.

Jan 31, 2016

Japan orders military to be ready to destroy North Korean missiles aimed at it

Reports surfaced on Thursday that North Korea was preparing to launch a rocket in the coming week.

Jan 29, 2016

Thousands protest Iranian president Hassan Rouhanis visit to France

People took to the streets of Paris to demand an end to executions in Iran.

Jan 28, 2016

France: Topless Femen activist hangs herself from Paris bridge in protest to Hassan Rouhani visit

The activist hung from the Debilly footbridge under a sign reading Welcome Rohani, executioner of freedom.

Jan 28, 2016

North Korea 'may be readying' to launch ballistic missile in a week: Report

US spy satellites have also reportedly captured increased movement of personnel inside the Tongchang-ri site.

Jan 28, 2016

US eases air travel and export financing sanctions on Cuba

The United States announced changes to its sanctions on Cuba, lifting export payment and financing restrictions and facilitating airline travel in Washingtons latest move to ease the US embargo on the island. The amendments, which take effect on 27 January, will remove restrictions on payment and financing terms for authorized exports and re-exports to Cuba of items other than agricultural items or commodities, according to a statement from the Treasury and Commerce Departments.

Jan 27, 2016