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Corruption among Iran’s business elites
In Iran, billionaire Babak Zanjani has been sentenced to death for corruption. He once had close ties to political circles. The justice system just wants to close the case and has no interest in further explanation.
Turkey strikes against PKK after Ankara attack
The government has concrete information about the terrorist organisation behind the Ankara attack, says Turkish PM
The presidential campaign and the US middle class
Trump’s bluster is aimed at the aging Reagan generation while the young flock to Sanders. At the end of the day, the US middle class is the crucial electorate, writes James K. Galbraith.
Sieren’s China: Provinces against the centre
Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang is counting on structural reforms over economic reforms to keep the world’s second largest economy on track, despite low growth forecasts, says DW’s Frank Sieren.
EU-Turkey deal on track despite human rights concerns?
Is Turkey a safe place for illegal migrants? The UN warns the answer may be ‘no.’ Yet the EU needs to say ‘yes’ before it can go ahead with a plan that would have Turkey take back all illegal migrants landing in Greece.
Japanese premier defends nuclear power’s necessity on eve of Fukushima anniversary
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has said Japan “cannot do without” nuclear power ahead of the fifth anniversary of the earthquake and tsunami. Japan’s leader also pledged to bolster decontamination efforts in irradiated areas.
US captures ‘IS’ chemical weapons specialist in Iraq
US media has reported that the army is holding a high-level weapons advisor to the ‘Islamic State’ group. The man has admitted to helping the jihadists in their quest to develop more concentrated mustard gas.
WHO warns of spraying limitations for dengue fever, Zika virus
The UN’s health agency has warned of the limitations of spraying against dengue fever. The WHO suggested the Zika virus may be similarly resistant.
Fifth year of Syria’s war the worst yet, aid groups say
Thirty aid agencies believe UN Security Council members have undermined their own commitments on Syria. They say the past 12 months has seen a “horrendous escalation in violence” and civilian displacement.
US presidential candidate praises Al-Sisi as ‘shining example’
Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi is a politician the US should “be standing with”, says Republican candidate Ted Cruz
Damascus slams UN envoy over Syrian elections’ remarks
Syria’s foreign minister has criticized the UN envoy’s comments concerning presidential elections in 18 months. The Syrian government and mainstream opposition coalition confirmed they will be attending talks in Geneva.
Historic moment for Brazil’s left as Workers’ Party rallies around Lula
Accusations against former president Lula da Silva in Brazil’s corruption probe have mobilized the ruling party, yet embattled President Dilma Rousseff remains out in the cold. Donna Bowater reports from Rio de Janeiro.
Tsipras’ future in the balance as Greek crises mount
The key challenge for Alexis Tsipras will be to rise above the incompetence and corruption that have plagued past Greek administrations as he juggles various crises. Pavlos Zafiropoulos reports from Athens.
German media report names three Paris attackers on ‘Islamic State’ lists
German media say the names of three individuals involved in the November Paris attacks were in documents purported to list jihadis. Germany’s police said it has access to the same type of documents.
North Korea’s Kim orders more nuclear tests: state media
The KCNA news agency said North Korean leader Kim Jong Un had called for an improvement in the country’s nuclear attack capability. He ordered more tests after watching the launch of two short-range missiles on Thursday.
In Cartoon: Elections in Iran
Fifth year of Syria’s war the worst yet, aid groups say
Thirty aid agencies believe UN Security Council members have undermined their own commitments on Syria. They say the past 12 months has seen a “horrendous escalation in violence” and civilian displacement.
Saudi Arabia, Yemen’s Houthis swap prisoners
Saudi Arabia has handed over seven Houthi prisoners in exchange for a captured officer. The exchange comes amid speculation of behind-the-scenes talks to kick-start a peace process in war-torn Yemen.
French foreign minister will arrive in Cairo Wednesday
Ayrault will discuss current affairs in Middle East, counter-terrorism measures, and bilateral relations with his Egyptian counterpart
Egyptian prosecutor general’s assassinators must be punished: US
Fourteen persons were arrested Sunday on suspicion of being involved in the assassination
US welcomes GCC decision to designate Hezbollah as ‘terror group’
The US imposed sanctions on three personnel and two companies affiliated with Hezbollah, says US official
Italy will not intervene in Libya: Renzi
Italy is working with the West to convince the two rivalling Libyan parliaments to accept a new national unity government
Shoukry discussed possible outcomes of OIC meeting on Palestine with Indonesian counterpart
This is an opportunity for countries in OIC to show their solidarity with the Palestinian’s plight, says Shoukry
Zaman’s new trustees publish pro-government issue
Zaman journalists knew nothing about Sunday issue and still do not have access to the system
Turkish authorities raid Zaman newspaper, fire chief editor
They will change the editorial line and start firing people who don’t oblige, at least that is what I expect , says a Zaman journalist
North Korea readying nuclear weapons for use at a moment’s notice
Kim Jong Un has intensified his rhetoric regarding his country’s nuclear weapons arsenal. His commments follow a recent UN vote to impose unprecedented sanctions on Pyongyang.
Deadly attack targets Turkish police station
A car bomb and rocket attack on a police post has rocked a southeastern town in Turkey. Hundreds have been killed since a ceasefire between Kurdish militants and the Turkish state collapsed.
Minister of International Cooperation signs five agreements and MoUs worth $3.1bn in South Korea
Minister of International Cooperation Sahar Nasr signed five agreements and memoranda of understanding (MoU) worth approximately $3.1bn with South Korea on 3 March during President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi’s visit to Asia
Egypt’s US dollar certificates issuance positive for banks, insufficient to quell liquidity pressure: MOODY’S
The sale of US certificates for sale to Egyptian expatriates will increase the three government-owned banks’ dollar funding; a credit positive especially since bank dollar liquidity has tightened in recent months, according to Moody’s released Wednesday
46.3% decrease of number of tourists in Egypt in January 2016: CAPMAS
A total of 363,500 tourists visited Egypt from around the world in January 2016, a registered decrease of 46.3%, according to a press release by the Central Agency for Public Mobilisation and Statistics (CAPMAS) Wednesday