Iran

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'World powers hopeful about Iran talks'

The US president says world powers are "hopeful" about the upcoming talks between Iran and the P5+1 .

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• ‘France must alter attitude toward Iran’
• ‘Unrest in region, ploy to control PG’
• Egypt not returning Press TV equipment
• Iran warns West not to impose views
• Iran urges P5+1 positive stand in talks

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Middle East

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Syria tops G8 summit agenda

The unrest in Syria dominated the meeting of G8 leaders at Camp David.

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• US terror drone kills two in Yemen
• ‘US must apologize to Turkey’s Kurds’
• Bahraini police attack Shahrakan demo
• UAE, Qatar warn against trip to Lebanon
• Iraqis urge Turkey to hand over Hashemi

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US DESK

The police, the iPhone and your right to record

5 hrs ago

• Two more protesters arrested in Chicago
• US trying to silence anti-NATO protesters
• US police 'targeting' anti-NATO protesters
• OWS protesters arrested on terror charges
• Ex-priest guilty of conspiring to kill boy

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United States

‘Bin Laden died of natural causes’

A former CIA agent says that al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden died of natural causes.

11 hrs ago

• 'NATO military arm of US imperialism'
• US soldier to face trial for Iraq killings
• G8 Summit kicks off in US
• Anti-NATO demo held in Chicago
• Minority surpass whites in US births

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Britain

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UK MoD to sell Knightsbridge Barracks

Reports say Britain’s Ministry of Defence plans to sell military barracks in London.

11 hrs ago

• UK govt. promises not to read emails
• UK and France clash on transaction tax
• Troops mark UK Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
• UK parl. seeks better UK-Iran relations
• UK disabled protest at Remploy closures

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Asia-Pacific

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India-Italy row deepens

Italy says it is strongly displeased by India for filing murder charges against 2 Italian marines.

2 hrs ago

• 17 militants slain in west Afghanistan
• Roadside bomb kills 2 Afghan policemen
• 9 US troops killed in battle, Taliban say
• Pakistan Air Force drone crashes
• Party vets call for China’s official ouster

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Africa

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Blasts kill 11 in Somalia’s Mogadishu

At least 11 people have been killed in four separate bomb attacks in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu.

11 hrs ago

• SCAF tortures Egyptian protesters: HRW
• S Sudan may send back troops to Abyei
• Mali set to grant amnesty to coup leaders
• Aboul Fotouh leading Egypt expats polls
• UNSC asks Sudan to leave disputed area

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Europe

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5.9-magnitude quake kills 1 in Italy

An earthquake in northern Italy kills one person and injures two others.

52 mins ago

• G8 leaders call for strong eurozone
• Blockupy Frankfurt rally held in Germany
• Spain may have to revise budget deficit
• Blast kills 2, injures 8 students in S Italy
• Greek one-day parliament dissolves

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Americas

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Another Mexican general arrested

Fourth Mexican general has been arrested for alleged links with a drug trafficking cartel.

14 hrs ago

• Repsol cancels gas exports to Argentina
• Repsol criticized over oil company YPF
• Quebec adopts law to end tuition protest
• Rousseff awarded torture compensation
• Bogota bomb targets ex-minister, kills 2

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Arts

• Okinawa festival to stage Iranian play
• Marché du Film presents Iranian cinema
• Farhadi to receive EU MEDIA Prize
• Iran’s Mehrjui not to lead SIFF jury
• Farhadi to film new project in Paris

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Business

• European markets fall over Greece crisis
• Asian markets dive on Greece jitters
• World stocks plunge on Greece worries
• TEPCO posts USD 9.76 bn net loss
• Australia keen on Islamic finance system

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Health

• Iran develops 6 high biotech drugs
• Cancer death rate reduced among Brits
• High blood pressure globally on rise
• Evidence ties pollution to heart risk
• Sugary diet impairs learning and memory

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Sci-Tech

• Facebook sued over improper tracking
• Engine problem delays US rocket launch
• Kepler provides new data on superflares
• Viruses used to generate electricity
• Crows recognize familiar voices

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Society

• UN chief defends gay rights
• Booth recounts conversion to Islam
• Lost kingdom found under volcanic ash
• 'Climate change targets many mammals'
• Leica camera sets world auction record

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Sports

• Chelsea wins Champions League final
• Esteqlal cruises to AFC knock-out stage
• Iran wins Freestyle Wrestling World Cup
• Sepahan seals Iran’s Pro League title
• Iran taekwondo ranks second in Asia

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• PGCC and lack of strategy
• Inflation or deflation?
• Iran's 1391 Budget bill
• Palestinians mark the 64th anniversary of the Nakba
• Could the Olympic Games have been more faith-friendly?
• This edition covers: 1) Fight for justice 2) Wind energy 3) Golan apple trees 4) Sino-Italian ties
• Rise of the far-right extremism in Europe
• Bank of America protests, ALEC protests, NY hunger strike
• Geopolitical importance of Persian Gulf
• Tussle over Saif Gaddafi’s trial
• Housing industry & rise in foreclosed properties
• This edition covers: 1) Mother's Day in Iran 2) Book Fair 3) Naqsh-e-Jahan Square in Isfahan 4) Iranian apple