Reuters: Deals and warms words flow as Iranian president visits Europe
Italy and Iran signed billions of dollars of business deals on Monday at the start of a visit to Europe by Iranian President Hassan Rouhani aimed at rebuilding his nation's ties with the West after years of economic sanctions.
Heading a 120-strong delegation of business leaders and ministers, Rouhani will spend two days in Rome before flying to France on Wednesday, looking to polish Tehran's diplomatic credentials at a time of turmoil in the Middle East.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syria peace talks delayed until Friday: UN envoy.
Pro-Assad troops retake territory near Latakia stronghold.
U.S., allies conduct 19 strikes against Islamic State: U.S. military.
Russian aircraft carry out 169 sorties in Syria in past three days: RIA.
Islamic State concentrates on seizing Syrian Deir ez-Zor — Russian General Staff.
Syria talks to seek ceasefire, excluding ISIL and Nusra.
Peace talks between Damascus & opposition to start January 29 - UN Syria envoy. Lavrov, Kerry call for earliest beginning of inter-Syrian talks in Geneva.
Iraq doesn’t need foreign troops for fight on terror - Foreign Minister.
Kerry says US-Saudi friendship stronger than ever.
Tumultuous 1st year for Saudi King Salman's 'decisive' reign.
Iran arrests 100 people over attack on Saudi embassy.
Two Palestinians shot dead after stabbing two Israelis in West Bank: police.
ASIA
Philippine Muslim rebels say concerned at rising radicalism.
IS in Afghanistan: We will bury them, says President Ghani.
Afghan forces liberate over 30 southern villages rrom militants.
China considers larger role in Afghanistan peace process.
Vietnam PM Nguyen Tan Dung pulls out of party boss race.
Laos 'bomb attack' kills two Chinese.
US announces initiatives to aid Laos.
US urged to press Cambodia for reforms.
Filipino comfort women seek talks with Japan's emperor.
East Asia cold snap 'kills 85 in Taiwan'.
Thailand quarantines 32 people after second MERS case confirmed.
AFRICA
Two ex-PMs to face off in Central African presidential run-off.
Algeria president takes control of security services: media.
Rwandan police kill suspected Islamic State recruiter.
Exclusive: South Sudan needs arms embargo; leaders killing civilians - U.N. experts.
Egypt steps up security for fifth anniversary of uprising.
Libya conflict: UN-backed unity government rejected.
Algeria raises alarm over Moroccans crossing toward Libya.
Suicide bomb attack kills 28, wounds dozens in Cameroon.
UN seeks over $500 million to help Nigerian, CAR refugees.
Ethiopia boundary dispute puts human rights violations in spotlight.
Africa wants veto powers in UN Security Council.
45 percent of Nigerian graduates unemployed: survey.
EUROPE
Vladimir Putin accuses Lenin of placing a 'time bomb' under Russia.
Mega-deals await as Iranian president starts European trip in Rome.
EU security chiefs brace for more Islamist attacks.
'Running out of time', EU puts Greece, Schengen on notice. Greece blasts 'lies' in EU migrant talks.
Migrant crisis: EU seeks to boost Schengen border controls. Schengen crumbles: EU ministers in crisis meeting over border controls.
Despite patrols, sealing Greek sea border is near impossible.
European youth turn against immigration.
Child watchdogs warn of European refugee 'race to the bottom'.
Centre-right Sousa wins Portugal presidential poll.
15,000 protest in Moldova to demand an early election.
Russian economy hit by oil price slide. Russia's GDP falls 3.7% as sanctions and low oil price take effect.
Greek political leaders to clash over pension cutback plan on Tuesday.
AMERICAS
U.N. Security Council creates mission to verify Colombia peace deal.
US blizzard: Millions battle snow travel chaos. After East Coast blizzard, the cleanup and the workweek begin.
Zika virus set to spread across Americas, spurring vaccine hunt.
Zika: Olympics plans announced by Rio authorities.
Trump surging in Iowa one week before vote. Seven-day sprint to Iowa.
Obama calls Republican vision ‘unrecognizable’ in 2016 race.
Hope grows at Vermont HQ that Bernie Sanders effect can go national.
68% of Americans destroy credit before age 30: Survey.
Dominican economy lures Puerto Ricans in crisis.
Teen charged in Canada school shooting appears in court.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Before Paris attack, Islamic State terrorists committed grisly executions.
We will strike against ISIS 'again and again': France's Hollande.
Former spy seeks to show UK knew of Guantanamo torture: Sunday Times.
Isis video threatening UK claims to show Paris attackers in Syria and Iraq.
Europol: New-style Islamic State group seeks to target Europe.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Wall Street resumes 2016 slide as energy stocks tumble.
Apple results: talk swirls of iPhone decline.
Lagarde seeking second term as IMF chief.
Oil prices in reverse amid Opec call.
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