Police widen probe into Chechen-born Paris knife attacker

French investigators will widen their probe Monday to include possible help provided to the Chechen-born 20-year-old whose stabbing spree in central Paris, claimed by the Islamic State group, left one person dead and four seriously wounded.

US says Iran nuclear inspections must continue

The White House wants intrusive inspections of Iran's nuclear sites to continue despite President Donald Trump's withdrawal from a landmark accord on Tehran's atomic program, US officials have said.

Iraq readies for first election since end of IS war

Iraq is gearing up for key parliamentary elections on Saturday, some five months after declaring victory over the Islamic State group, with the dominant Shiites split, the Kurds in disarray and Sunnis sidelined.

Trump to greet Americans freed by North Korea

US President Donald Trump will greet three Americans released by North Korea at an airbase near Washington on Thursday, underscoring a much needed diplomatic win and a stepping stone to a historic summit with Kim Jong Un.

Trump withdraws from Iran deal, defying allies

President Donald Trump pulled the United States out of a landmark deal curbing Iran's nuclear programme and reimposed crippling sanctions on Tuesday, defying European pleas and prompting international outcry.

Mexico candidate murdered, sixth in just over a week

A candidate for state legislature in Mexico's upcoming elections was shot dead, authorities said on Tuesday, at least the sixth politician murdered in the past 10 days in what has become a blood-soaked campaign.

Trump announces US withdrawal from Iran deal

President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced the US withdrawal from the "defective" multinational nuclear deal with Iran, as Washington moved to reinstate punishing sanctions against the Islamic republic.

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