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Photos of Isfahan, Iran's important historical site

33 confirmed dead, dozens suffer severe burns in animation studio fire in Japan's Kyoto

The death toll of an anime studio blaze in Kyoto, Japan, on Thursday has risen to 33, with 36 others injured, some suffering from severe burns or bleeding, local police and rescuers said.

Iranian people subjected to most brutal form of "economic terrorism": FM2019-07-18
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Wednesday told a United Nations high-level meeting that Iranian people are subjected to the most brutal form of "economic terrorism."

U.S. House votes not to continue impeachment proceedings for Trump2019-07-18
Despite support from nearly 100 lawmakers, a resolution to impeach U.S. President Donald Trump was killed in the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday.

WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DRC "emergency of int'l concern"2019-07-18
World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Wednesday declared the Ebola virus disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC).

New Greek parliament sworn in after general elections2019-07-18
The 300 deputies of the 18th session of the Greek Parliament, elected from the July 7 general elections, was sworn in on Wednesday.

European Commission female president-elect vows to boost economy2019-07-18
German politician Ursula von der Leyen was elected by the European Parliament on Tuesday to become the first female president of the European Commission, but her narrow win signals a tough job ahead.

Iran says open to talks if U.S. lifts sanctions2019-07-16
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said his country is open to talks if the United States removes sanctions against Iran, Tasnim news agency reported Tuesday.

Russia to hold Navy Day parades2019-07-16
Russia will hold military parades across the country and in its naval base in Syria to celebrate its Navy Day on July 28, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said Tuesday.

Spotlight: Von der Leyen becomes first female EU executive chief with narrow win2019-07-17
Germany's Ursula von der Leyen was elected to be the next president of the European Commission on Tuesday with a slim majority.

Stable Chinese growth benefits world, U.S. economies: spokesperson2019-07-16
The stable growth of the Chinese economy is good for the world economy and the U.S. economy as well, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Tuesday.

U.S. not to sell F-35 jets to Turkey as Russian S-400 arrives2019-07-17
U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that his administration would not sell Turkey F-35 fighter jets because of Ankara's purchase of Russian S-400 air defense system.

Pakistan reopens airspace for civil aviation2019-07-16
Pakistan announced on Tuesday to reopen its airspace with immediate effect for civil aviation after over four-month long blockage following military tension with neighboring India, local media reported.

Over 820 mln people hungry in 2018: UN report2019-07-16
World hunger is on the rise in absolute number and more than 820 million people were hungry in 2018, a UN report said Monday.

U.S. to raise bar for "made in America" products2019-07-16
U.S. President Donald Trump ordered Monday that only products with more than 55 percent made in the United States may be considered "made in America," eyeing to raise the bar to 75 percent in the future.