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Iran: Celebratory mood overshadows hardline criticism

Iran: Celebratory mood overshadows hardline criticism

But if Iranian President Hassan Rouhani fails to significantly reduce sanctions in six months, the conservatives could deliver strong blows to his policies, journalist Alireza Ronaghi argues.

UN adopts Brazil’s anti-spying resolution

UN adopts Brazil’s anti-spying resolution

Brazil has said human rights need to be protected both online and offline.

Fearing NSA spying, Microsoft to boost security

Fearing NSA spying, Microsoft to boost security

There have been reports that the NSA has been tapping into fibre-optic cables between data centres.

Putin talks trade with Italian president

Putin talks trade with Italian president

The Russian leader also met Pope Francis in the Vatican on Monday for one-on-one talks.

China signs new law to ban extravagant state spending

China signs new law to ban extravagant state spending

Party and government institutions must insist on frugality and strictly control spending on official affairs, says a statement.

India marks 26/11 Mumbai attack anniversary

India marks 26/11 Mumbai attack anniversary

India has repeatedly accused Pakistan of not making any progress in its investigation of the attack.

China to land first moon probe in December

China to land first moon probe in December

The launch marks the next step in an ambitious space program which includes eventually building a space station.

Iran nuclear deal good for business, markets show

Iran nuclear deal good for business, markets show

On Monday, stocks jumped 0.5 per cent in Seoul's Kospi, and in Japan, the Nikkei rose 1.5 per cent to a six-month high.

Tehran seeks closer ties with India post nuclear deal

Tehran seeks closer ties with India post nuclear deal

A top Iranian official on Monday briefed India in “detail” over the Interim Agreement.

China calls US ‘irresponsible’ over tech deal

China calls US ‘irresponsible’ over tech deal

China's commerce minister urged all sides to find a proper solution and reach an agreement as soon as possible.