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Pompeo: US studying potential Iran sanction waivers

The United States is studying possible waivers of sanctions against countries or businesses that continue commerce with Iran after November 4, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Friday.

Ties with China, Russia important to Iran: Former FM

Enhancing relations with China and Russia is of great importance to Tehran, Iran's former foreign minister said adding that the three countries should take initiative to solve problems resulted by the US withdrawal from the nuclear deal.

Prickly cactus species 'under threat'

The iconic cactus plant is veering into trouble said researchers.

Optimism trumps despair at climate summit

Mayors, governors, entrepreneurs, CEOs, investors and celebrities delivered a double-edged message on Friday at the close of a climate summit in San Francisco: Global warming is making the planet unlivable — but we know how to fix it.

Eyes in the sky aim to protect Earth's rainforests, resources

In the Brazilian state of Para, every week, authorities receive alerts showing them which parts of the Amazon forest have been chopped down, with photos to back it up.

Iran, Germany cooperating in 24 academic projects

Iran and Germany are to implement 24 academic projects financed by German research funding organization (Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft).

Turkey ‘talking to all sides’ in Syria conflict for Idlib cease-fire

Turkey said on Friday it was talking to all parties in the Syrian conflict to prevent a government offensive on Idlib ahead of talks between Russian and Turkish presidents, who support rival sides in the looming battle for the terrorist-held region.

Situation in Yemen's Hodeida 'alarming', aid at risk: UN

The UN warned Friday that shelling and airstrikes in Yemen's Hodeida Province have targeted humanitarian workers and infrastructure, threatening its ability to feed 3.5 million "very hungry people."

Ex-Trump aide Manafort “close to plea deal with Mueller”

US President Donald Trump’s former campaign chairman Paul Manafort is nearing a plea deal with US prosecutors to avoid a second criminal trial, sources familiar with the matter said on Thursday.

Italy's Salvini likens African immigrants to 'slaves'

Italian far-right leader and Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini likened African immigrants to slaves at a European conference on Thursday, drawing an angry response from Luxembourg’s foreign minister, who cursed at him in frustration.