Reuters: U.S. says Iran rocket test breaches U.N. resolution
DUBAI/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Iran successfully tested a rocket that can deliver satellites into orbit, state television reported on Thursday, an action the United States said breaches a U.N. Security Council resolution because of its potential use in ballistic missile development.
Iranian state television showed footage of the firing of the rocket, mounted on a launchpad carrying pictures of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, founder of the Islamic Republic, and Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
The rocket launch violated United Nations Security Council Resolution 2231, State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert said on Thursday.
Read more ....
MIDDLE EAST
Arab League chief says Israel risks igniting 'religious war'.
Putin signs Syria base deal, cementing Russia's presence there for half a century.
Hezbollah and rebels agree ceasefire at Lebanese-Syrian border.
Eyeing Deir al-Zor, Syrian army advances on Islamic State town.
US-backed Syrian fighters now control almost half of IS city.
Syrian fighters in Raqqa uncover ISIS drone factory.
Russia says 4 military police battalions deployed to Syria.
ISIS is using booby-traps to preserve the chaos as its 'caliphate' shrinks in Iraq.
Report: Iran successfully launches satellite-carrying rocket.
AP sources: US seeks to test Iran deal with more inspections.
Isolated Qatar hires firm founded by Trump aides amid crisis.
Israel U-turns on al-Aqsa mosque security after Palestinian protests. Al Aqsa Mosque: Palestinians celebrate in the streets as Israel removes security equipment.
Clashes, tensions flare at sacred site in Jerusalem.
ASIA
Britain plans to send warship to South China Sea in move likely to irk Beijing.
UN urges Maldives to end parliament blockade.
Afghan forces sustain heavy casualties in Taliban assault on southern base.
Afghan forces battle to retake district from Taliban.
North Korea purges Beijing embassy after diplomat caught watching K-drama.
Kim Jong-nam murder suspects to plead not guilty.
Report: North Korea's elite plugged in online, not isolated.
US gives surveillance planes to Philippines.
Japan's defence minister to resign over scandal: media.
AFRICA
'Dozens' killed in Mali clashes before helicopter crash.
Mugabe's wife calls for him to name successor.
Nigerian soldiers killed in battle with Boko Haram.
Al-Shabaab militants ban starving Somalis from accessing aid.
UN Security Council backs plan agreed by Libya rivals.
Libyan forces warn ISIL is regrouping.
EU migrant crisis: France plans asylum 'hotspots' in Libya.
Rebel leader excluded from South Sudan peace process.
Egypt's Al-Azhar sets up advice kiosk in subway station to counter militancy.
German army helicopter crashes in Mali on UN mission, two dead.
Nigerian Senate backs plans to reduce power of presidency.
EUROPE
EU warns of possible delays to Brexit talks, London confident of schedule.
Swedish PM Lofven drops two ministers over IT crisis. Swedish government faces no-confidence crisis over IT leak.
Putin: New US sanctions on Russia illegal & extremely cynical.
EU concerned over U.S. sanctions on Russia.
'Counter-sanctions possible, trade war between EU & US would be very bad' - German economy minister.
Russia ready to work with non-NATO states that border the Baltic: Putin.
Italy moving quickly on plan to deploy ships to Libya.
Georgia ex-leader Saakashvili stripped of Ukraine's citizenship.
Crew of anti-migrant boat held in Cyprus over 'people-smuggling'.
AMERICAS
Scaramucci ignites fierce White House fight: ‘Shiv in ribs’?. Scaramucci rips into White House colleagues: report.
AP EXCLUSIVE: Sessions not stepping down unless asked.
US House, Senate Republicans reach deal to move sanctions bill.
Scaramucci says senior leaders take leak crackdown seriously.
Trump could seek 'tougher' Russia sanctions: White House aide.
Deaths in Venezuela unrest hit 102 as polarizing vote nears.
Three killed in Venezuela as opposition strike begins.
Avianca suspends flights to Venezuela amid crisis.
Just 5 percent approve of Brazilian leader Temer's government: poll.
Cuba celebrates National Rebellion Day.
First Nations leader urges Canada to prosecute 'out of hand' hate speech.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
US-Somalia mission detains suspected al-Shabab associate.
Kashmir militant leader announced as head of new al-Qaida-linked cell.
EU court keeps Hamas on terrorism list, removes Tamil Tigers.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Falling tech stocks pull US indexes off their record highs.
In US first, scientists edit genes of human embryos.
Jeff Bezos surpasses Bill Gates as world's richest person.
Volkswagen shrugs off cartel allegations.
Facebook posts jump in profits, eyes Messenger, WhatsApp growth.
Ransomware 'here to stay', warns Google study.
No comments:
Post a Comment