Nuclear discussions moving forward but ‘difficult’: Iran
TEHRAN: Nuclear discussions between Iran and six world powers are advancing in a good atmosphere but progress is “slow and difficult”, a senior Iranian diplomat has said. The remarks from Abbas Araqchi, a leading member of Iran’s negotiating team at talks being held in Vienna,... read more »
22 killed, scores more feared dead as Bangladesh ferry sinks
DHAKA: Divers recovered 10 more bodies from a sunken ferry in Bangladesh on Friday, bringing the death toll to 22, with scores more feared to have perished, police and officials said. Officials said their first attempt to raise the MV Miraz, which was carrying up to 200 passengers, off the floor... read more »
British journalists shot and beaten in Syria kidnapping
LONDON: Two British journalists were recovering in Turkey on Thursday after being shot and beaten by rebel kidnappers while covering the Syrian conflict, the Times reported. Times writer Anthony Loyd was shot twice in the leg while being held captive and photographer Jack Hill suffered a severe... read more »
Saudi fears rise over mystery virus
A mystery virus known as the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (Mers) has claimed an increasing number of lives in Saudi Arabia, where it has spread to at least five cities. There is no known cure and fear of the condition is growing, as the BBC’s Gulf correspondent Mark Lobel reports from... read more »
