Worst DR Congo Ebola epidemic ever passes 7,000 cases
More than 7,000 Ebola cases have been recorded in the Democratic Republic of Congo's worst outbreak of the deadly disease ever, according to figures from the Congolese authorities.
US eases access to marijuana for medical use
The US government on Thursday made it easier for Americans to use cannabis for medical reasons by reclassifying the drug and enabling more research into its safety and efficacy.
Iran hangs man convicted of links to Israel’s Mossad
Iran hanged a man on Wednesday convicted of links to Israel’s Mossad spy agency, the judiciary said, the latest in a string of executions against the backdrop of the war with Israel and the United States.
Trump says US in ‘very, very strong’ position for Iran talks
“We’re going to end up with a great deal. I think they have no choice…We’re in a very, very strong negotiating position,” Trump told broadcaster CNBC.
Trump says US stopped ship delivering Chinese ‘gift’ to Iran
President Donald Trump on Tuesday said US forces intercepted a ship carrying a “gift” to Iran from China as Tehran tries to restock its military during a ceasefire period.
No Iran delegation sent to US talks yet as truce expiry nears
Iran said Tuesday it has not yet sent a delegation for new peace talks with the United States, as the temporary ceasefire which paused the Middle East war was set to expire.
