ABC News/AFP: Iran nuclear deal: Barack Obama secures enough congressional support to ensure agreement is not blocked
US president Barack Obama has gained sufficient congressional backing to ensure the Iran nuclear deal does not get blocked.
Veteran Senate Democrat Barbara Mikulski announced her support, meaning the deal now has 34 backers in the Senate — the number needed to uphold Mr Obama's veto.
Most US politicians are opposed to the deal, which would ease punishing economic sanctions on Tehran while preventing it from advancing its nuclear program.
MIDDLE EAST
Russia delays start of U.N. probe of Syria gas attacks: envoys.
Former ICC chief prosecutor pushes for Yazidi genocide case.
Syria crisis: Latakia blast rocks Assad stronghold.
Masked gunmen kidnap 18 Turkish workers in Baghdad.
Yemen mosque suicide bombings kill at least 28; attack claimed by Islamic State. Islamic State claims bomb attack on Yemeni mosque, 28 reported dead.
Yemen crisis: 'Serious abuses' against Aden detainees.
Two Red Cross workers shot and killed in Yemen.
Saudi Arabia, U.S. near deal for two Lockheed warships: sources.
Netanyahu threatens to target young Palestinian stone-throwers.
UN says Gaza may become uninhabitable by 2020.
UN calls on Lebanon to elect president as protests grow.
UK raises human rights concerns over Vice News journalists arrested in Turkey.
ASIA
Pakistan air strikes kill at least 31, as offensive continues.
Afghanistan rejects Pakistan's claim on Haqqani network.
North Korea tells South not to crow about deal that ended standoff.
Bangkok blast: Police match fingerprint to bomb suspect.
Bangladesh police charge 'Islamist militants' over atheist's murder.
Millions strike in India over government labour reforms.
China to put on huge show of force for World War Two anniversary.
Beijing readies for massive WWII military parade.
Flight delayed in China? Blame the military.
In China’s military parade, Taiwan plays a conflicted role.
On eve of World War Two parade, China's Xi slams 'fiendish' Japanese invaders.
Vietnam marks 70 years of independence.
AFRICA
Libya's Tripoli authorities to join Geneva peace talks.
Residents: Dead bodies lay inside African Union military base after Somalia attack. At least 50 dead in Shebab militants attack on African Union base: Western sources.
Somali Islamists warn against 'immoral culture' at hotels, beaches.
South Sudan on the brink: Failing currency and armed conflict pushes country closer to famine.
Boko Haram extremists in Nigeria kill dozens, including children.
Analysis - Eastern Libya struggles to attract oil buyers in row with Tripoli.
The Terminator goes on trial for war crimes: Congo warlord accused of raping and butchering hundreds of children finally faces justice. Congo warlord 'The Terminator' pleads not guilty at ICC.
Illegal migrants stuck in Malawi prisons after serving sentences.
Mali river boat accident kills at least 18.
EUROPE
Migrants shut Eurostar trains to UK; dead wash up on Turkish beach.
Thousands of migrants stranded in Hungary for second day. Hundreds protest at Hungary station ban.
Thousands of refugees arrive in Vienna and Munich.
More than 100,000 asylum seekers enter Germany in August.
Poroshenko urges 'nations of free world' to unite against Russian aggression in Ukraine.
Ukraine conflict: Deadly Luhansk ambush ends lull in east.
Russia says will respond in kind to new U.S. sanctions over Ukraine.
Greek coast guard seizes Libya-bound ship carrying weapons.
Greece's Syriza party falls behind conservatives in latest poll.
Russia's Putin commemorates victory over Japan in WWII.
AMERICAS
Five Chinese ships in Bering Sea as Obama visits Alaska.
U.S. Senator Mikulski gives Obama key vote to protect Iran nuclear deal.
Another 57 Clinton email threads contain foreign governments' information.
Mexico's president acknowledges distrust, fear. Embattled Mexico leader acknowledges national 'outrage'.
Guatemalan President stripped of immunity. Guatemala President Perez Molina barred from travelling.
China loans Venezuela $5B to boost oil output.
El Salvador violence up to civil war-era level.
Argentina orders HSBC to replace local boss.
Chilean President Bachelet's disapproval rating hits new high-poll.
Report: More than half of immigrants in the U.S. on welfare.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Taliban’s embrace of Al Qaeda puts Afghan peace talks in doubt.
Pentagon team heads to Charleston to assess Guantanamo alternative.
3 Uzbeks among 5 ‘militants’ killed in drone strike in North Waziristan.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Bill Gross: Fed tightening now could create self-inflicted instability.
China's economy seen as key topic at G20 meetings.
New sanctions: US targets scores of Russian, Chinese, Syrian firms over Iran.
U.S. banks posted record profits in second quarter, FDIC says.
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