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Trump Says Iran Not Living Up To 'Spirit' Of Nuclear Deal As Certification Deadline Nears

U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran is not living up to the "spirit" of its nuclear deal with world powers, an assessment that followed media reports that he intends to decertify the landmark 2015 accord.

Iran Nuclear Deal Architects Seen Among Favorites For Nobel Peace Prize

The winner of the Nobel Peace Prize is set to be announced, with some suggesting the award could go to the architects of the landmark 2015 Iran nuclear deal.

Afghan President Says Most Foreign Troops Could Leave 'Within Four Years'

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has said most foreign troops will be able to leave the country "within four years."

Russia, Saudi Arabia Pledge To Boost Ties During King's Landmark Visit

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Saudi Arabia's King Salman have started talks in Moscow, in the first official visit to Russia by a reigning Saudi monarch.

U.S. 'Deeply Disturbed' By Arrest Of Istanbul Consulate Employee

The United States says it is "deeply disturbed" over the arrest by Turkish authorities of a local employee working at its consulate in Istanbul.

Trump Likely To Give Speech On Iran Policy Ahead Of Deadline To Certify Nuclear Deal

U.S. officials say President Donald Trump will likely deliver an Iran policy speech next week, just days ahead of the October 15 deadline to certify whether Tehran is adhering to a landmark 2015 nuclear deal with global powers.

Member Of Iranian Nuclear Negotiations Team Sentenced On Spying Charges

Court Sentences 34 To Life Over Alleged Attempt To Kill Erdogan During Coup

A Turkish court sentenced 34 defendants to life in prison on October 4 after convicting them on charges that include attempting to kill President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during last year's failed coup, state television channel TRT reported.

Meeting In Tehran, Iranian And Turkish Presidents Stress Opposition To Kurdish State

The presidents of Iran and Turkey say their countries will take steps to ensure that borders in the region remain unchanged following last week’s independence referendum in Iraq’s autonomous Kurdish region.

Saudi King To Visit Moscow, With Oil Price, Syria Likely On Agenda

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman will travel to Moscow for talks with President Vladimir Putin, the first visit to the Russian capital by a reigning Saudi monarch.

Turkey's Erdogan In Iran Following Kurdish Independence Vote

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is traveling to Iran for talks with President Hassan Rohani and Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Russia Says Killed Hundreds Of Islamic State Fighters In Two Days

Iraqi State TV Says Former President Talabani Dies

Mattis Suggests Sticking With Iran Nuclear Deal

Iranian Reformist Leaders Sentenced To Prison, Political Ban

A court in Iran has sentenced seven reformist politicians, including a brother of former pro-reform President Mohammad Khatami, to one-year prison terms and barred them from political and media activity for two years, a lawyer says.

Iran, Iraq Hold Joint Drill Near Iraqi Kurdish Region

Iran says its military has held a joint military drill with the Iraqi armed forces amid tensions over a recent referendum on independence in Iraq's autonomous Kurdish region.

At Least 11 People Killed In Damascus Bomb Attack

At Least 50 Dead In Las Vegas Shooting

Police in Las Vegas say at least 50 people have been killed and more than 200 injured in a mass shooting in the U.S. city of Las Vegas, Nevada.

More Than 20 Killed, 100 Injured In Las Vegas Shooting

Police say more than 20 people are dead and more than 100 wounded after a shooting near a hotel in the U.S. city of Las Vegas.

Human Rights Watch Says Iran Recruiting Afghan Children To Fight In Syria