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Tehran has been importing high-grade refined alumina ore from European countries that are not included in EU’s sanctions but could be used in making armor parts and missile components. Although the latest US sanction effective this month include “raw or Read more
A recent meeting of EU foreign ministers in Luxembourg had the issue of Turkey’s accession bid to the 27-nation bloc, high on its agenda. The long-standing ambitions of Turkey joining the EU bloc seem less unlikely with the recent uprisings Read more
The Middle East Respiratory Syndrome or MERS is the single biggest public health threat according to WHO Director-General Dr. Margaret Chan. MERS is a mysterious new respiratory virus and is very contagious between people. Considered to be in the same Read more
Bashar Assad has warned countries willing to arm the rebels fighting against his government that they “will pay a price” if they go ahead with their plan, as he rejected accusations of using chemical weapons. The United States has announced Read more
Metito, United Arab Emirates-based water and waste-water specialist, has announced that it has made progress as part of its expansion project, after securing long-term financing to support expansion plans in Indonesia, Egypt and China. Abu Dhabi-based Gulf Capital, and the Read more
The long awaited nuclear talk was resumed in a hotel in Kazakhstan after a wait of eight long months. This discussion that reunited Iran and the world’s six greatest powers was opened on Tuesday after a plenary sessions with diplomats Read more
In an effort to encourage Emiratis and tourists passing by Dubai to stop using their cars and instead use more environment friendly pedal power Dubai is launching a new incentive to get around the country. By establishing bicycles rental service Read more
A long awaited announcement was made on Sunday from Munich: a new round of talks on Iran’s nuclear activities would be held in Kazakhstan. Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi who was taking part in a Security Conference held in Read more
A week ago, the UN General Assembly voted that Palestine is recognized as a state. However, the European Union did not present a united front when the vote was made. Countries such as Britain, Italy, France and Germany which are Read more
As protesters and riot police clash in Tehran over the sharp falls of the country’s currency, the EU is getting ready to implement a ban on Iranian gas imports into Europe, diplomatic sources hinted. Iran’s refusal to halt its nuclear Read more