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Seamus Kearney

Iran

EU foreign policy chief in Iran for discussions on implementing nuclear deal

After striking the agreement, now comes another tough part: how to win support around the world and implement the accord effectively. The European

USA

Kerry insists Iran will be under "enormous constraints" under nuclear deal

The US Secretary of State has answered questions before the House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee

Greece

Greek PM attempts to keep his government together as new bailout talks begin

The Greek PM has been holding urgent talks with his Syriza Party, ahead of the start of new bailout talks with creditors on Tuesday

Syria

Kurdish militia in Syria reportedly captures strategic town from ISIL

Sarrin has been a launchpad for ISIL for months and its capture will cut off a major supply line for the Islamist militants

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Turkey

Growing tension over new Turkish military offensive in Syria and Iraq

Kurdish fighters in northern Syria are accusing the Turkish army of shelling their positions

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Postcards from Kazakhstan: honouring the founders of the Kazakh Khanate

A statue in Astana celebrates the legacy of Kerey and Zhanibek Khan

Turkey

Turkish Kurds protest against airstrikes and mass arrests

A peaceful demonstration in Istanbul has also taken place against the deadly ISIL attack on the mainly Kurdish town of Suruc

Turkey

Tension in Turkey amid anger over airstrikes on Kurds and mass arrests

Clashes have broken out over the airstrikes on Kurds and the arrest of hundreds of people across the country

France

Saudi King flies into Cote d'Azur amid row over beach closure

The King of Saudi Arabia has arrived for a three-week stay at his villa in Vallauris, where a beach has been closed for his visit

Turkey

Two Turkish soldiers killed in apparent retaliation for bombing of Kurdish militants

Ankara has launched a crackdown against the PKK-Kurdistan Workers Party, as well as airstrikes against ISIL targets in Syria

France

Hundreds of French Kurds stage demonstration in Paris

Hundreds of people from the French Kurdish community have turned out for a demonstration in Paris. They are protesting against the attack by

Kenya

Obama in Kenya: a pledge to work together but also criticism

The US and Kenyan leaders disagreed on some matters, including the country's record on gay rights

Portugal

Former head of collapsed Portuguese bank under house arrest

Ricardo Selgado is being investigated over allegations of forgery, breach of trust, tax evasion and money laundering

Economy

Greek bailout talks set for Monday, as loan request sent to IMF

A letter was sent from the Greek Finance Ministry ahead of talks expected on Monday between Athens and its creditors

France

Unidentified remains of Germanwings crash victims buried in French Alps

The ceremony comes amid controversy over how Lufthansa, the parent company of Germanwings, has dealt with the crash

Italy

Alitalia strike disrupts the holiday plans of hundreds

The 24-hour stoppage has forced the company to cancel many flights

Turkey

Turkish airstrikes in Syria could signal new role in fight against ISIL

Ankara has also dropped its earlier refusal to allow US warplanes to launch strikes from a Turkish base

World News

Green light for world's first malaria vaccine

The European Medicines Agency is recommending the drug be licensed for use in babies in Africa

USA

Obama travels to father's homeland of Kenya

Barack Obama has left for a visit to Kenya, his first trip to his father’s homeland as US President. Obama previously travelled to the country as a

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Postcards from Kazakhstan: the monument dedicated to everlasting love

The beautiful Aisha Bibi mausoleum in Taraz dates back to between the 11th and 12th centuries

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