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Islamic summit to tackle Syria amid Sunni-Shi'ite tension

Leaders of Islamic nations will press for a negotiated end to Syria's civil war at a summit in Cairo starting on Wednesday that thrusts Egypt's new Islamist president to centre stage amid political and economic turbulence.

US announces 17 new sanctions against Iran

Tightening its noose around Iran, the United States has announced a set of targeted sanctions against 17 Iranian individuals and entities related to the country's alleged human rights violations.

US issues fresh sanctions against Iran

The US Congress has passed additional sanctions seeking to further stifle Iran's oil exports.

Iran's leader threatens hike in uranium enrichment

Iran will start enriching uranium to 56-percent level if Israel and the West keep on pressurising Tehran with sanctions, Iranian religious leader Seyed Reza Taghavi said.