Iran

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‘Islamic ideas key to eradicating ISIL’

A top Iranian commander says Iran’s revolutionary mindset can contribute to eradication of ISIL.

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• Iran urges united anti-terror front

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Middle East

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UN warns of massacre if Kobani falls

UN warns that thousands of civilians will most likely be massacred if Kobani falls to ISIL militants.

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• ISIL pushes deeper into Kobani
• Turkey urged to let Kurds into Kobani
• We oppose both ISIL, Syria: Turkey PM
• US-led coalition hits ISIL near Kobani
• Bahrain urged to free rights activist

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United States

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Obama weighs options to close Gitmo

Obama is considering action to close the US military prison at Guantanamo, Cuba, a report says.

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• US war designed to be 'endless'
• ‘US, allies playing both sides of fence’

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Britain

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UK to screen passengers for Ebola virus

Britain will screen passengers upon entry for possible cases of the Ebola virus.

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• NHS improvements ‘going into reverse’
• Briton dies of ‘Ebola’ in Macedonia
• Anti-austerity meeting held in London
• UKIP wins first parliamentary seat

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Asia-Pacific

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Azeri soldier killed in Karabakh clashes

An Azeri soldier is killed in latest clashes between Azerbaijan and Armenia in Karabakh.

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• Sharif meets army chiefs over Kashmir
• North, South Korea trade border fire
• Malala, Indian win Nobel Peace Prize
• HK protest leaders urge fresh rally
• Ban concerned over Kashmir clashes

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Africa

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Pakistani UN peacekeeper killed in CAR

A UN peacekeeper has lost his life in an attack in the Central African Republic.

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• UN urges probes into Congo atrocities
• Liberia delays elections over Ebola
• Global concern growing over Ebola virus
• Mali asks UN for rapid-reaction forces
• Ebola death toll stands at 3,865: WHO

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Europe

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Spain PM: Ebola situation ‘complex’

Spain’s prime minister describes the Ebola situation in the country as ‘complex and difficult.’

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• Spain Ebola patient 'at risk of dying'
• Germany sees major slump in exports
• E Ukraine clashes persist amid truce

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Americas

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Four new mass graves found in Mexico

Four new mass graves are discovered in the Mexican state of Guerrero.

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• Mexicans march over missing students
• 80 returnees have terror links: Canada
• Mexico army disarms police in Iguala

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Arts

• Asia rock art challenges history
• Scientists find new origin for art
• Iran film enters Brazil Filmfest lineup
• Iran hosts 28th Intl. Children Filmfest
• ‘Hush’ sweeps SF Iranian fest awards

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Business

• Oil prices up after Obama's ISIL pledge
• Tokyo stocks drop over US’s Iraq plans
• Microsoft to cut 18K jobs worldwide
• OPEC ready for 2015 growing demand
• ‘Argentina cannot make bond payment’

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Health

• Height lies in genetic code: Study
• Iran mounts herbal plants exhibit
• Curbing Ebola of highest priority: UN
• Study ties antibiotics to child obesity
• Exercise shields brain from depression

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Sci-Tech

• Interpol warns of cash machine hack
• Physics Nobel goes to Japanese trio
• Scientists detect new ocean mountains
• Failing smell sense ‘likely death herald’
• Wild animals halved in number in 40 yrs

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Military

• How to watch Press TV
• ‘Russia sends troops to Ukraine border’
• Piecemeal WWIII may have begun: Pope
• ‘NATO expansion plan to cost millions’
• 200 US troops to join Ukraine war game

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Sports

• Iran v-ballers crowned Asiad champion
• Iran taekwondo fighter wins gold medal
• Iranian wrestlers shine in Asian Games
• Iran's wrestler bags gold in Asiad
• Iran wrestler bags gold at XVII Asiad

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• Stephen Sizer talks on Christian Zionism
• Is Turkey responsible for ISIL crimes?
• Roma victims of modernization in Turkey
• Role of S Arabia in Yemen developments
• High painkiller use among US veterans
• Aromafork adds own flavor to each bite
• Why is Turkey silent on Kurds slaughter?
• Iran’s petrochemical industry thriving
• Nigeria: Challenges ahead of election
• The Debate: Turkey’s support for ISIL
• US faces social, economic challenges
• The Debate: Rivalry over East Europe