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'Saudi incompetence caused Mina tragedy'

POLITICS

'Saudi incompetence caused Mina tragedy'

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the recent deadly crush in Saudi Arabia's Mina was the result of Saudi authorities' incompetence and mismanagement.

Iran eyes boost in car exports

ECONOMY

Iran eyes boost in car exports

Iranian Minister of Industry, Mines and Trade Mohammad Reza Nematzadeh says the country has drawn up plans to turn into a major car exporter in the region within the coming 10 years.

Obama: US can’t solve world problems

FOREIGN POLICY

Obama: US can’t solve world problems

Addressing the UN General Assembly on Monday, Obama said the era is over when “strong states must impose their will on weaker ones.”

Fiorina defends Bush-era torture

HUMAN RIGHTS

Fiorina defends Bush-era torture

US presidential candidate Carly Fiorina has defended the torture tactics that were applied during the Bush administration.

Iran to issue $300mn Islamic T-Bills

ECONOMY

Iran to issue $300mn Islamic T-Bills

Iran is to issue Islamic Treasury Bills for the first time as part efforts to boost its economy during the post-sanctions era.

UK to send troops to Somalia

FOREIGN POLICY

UK to send troops to Somalia

Britain is to send more than 300 troops to Somalia and possibly South Sudan to train soldiers and boost security in the region.