Iran pushes end to arms embargo in nuclear talks
Iran demands lifting the U N arms embargo as a condition for a nuclear deal, backed by Russia and opposed by the United States. Negotiations stretch beyond June 30 with Deputy pressure to ease sanctions while Tehran seeks to shape any Security Council resolution. Moscow favours partial lifting to allow arms sales, while Washington fears arms flows to Syria, Yemen, and Hezbollah.
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Tsipras seeks bailout talks after landslide vote
After winning the referendum, Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras moves to restart bailout negotiations with creditors. He appoints Euclid Tsakalotos as finance minister to lead talks in Brussels while banks stay closed and withdrawal limits persist. Nigeria toll surpasses 60 as Boko Haram bombings and attacks hit Jos Potiskum Kano and surrounding areas amid regional violence.
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Egypt pushes anti-terror bill amid security crackdown
Cairo reports a leaked 55 article draft would set up terrorism courts tighten arrests and jail journalists for reporting attacks differently from the official line. The bill, reviewed without parliament, could revive emergency laws and extend executive powers after recent militant attacks.
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Chinese stock plunge tests small investors after rally
Beijing sees state action as 21 state brokerages pledge to buy shares while the central bank offers more credit to ease selling pressure. The Shanghai index rose over 150 percent late last year, but the market remains down 27 percent from its June peak as jittery novice investors try to cut losses amid a state led pullback.
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