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Parliament to launch in-depth inquiry into US surveillance programmes

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Iranian President-Elect Calls for Openness, Easing Restrictions

Iran's president-elect is calling for a more free and open society, warning that a strong government is not a government that meddles in the private lives of its citizens.

Pakistan Denounces Latest Drone Attack

At least 17 suspected militants were reported killed by a predawn U.S. drone attack in Pakistan’s volatile northwestern tribal region, on the border with Afghanistan. The missile strike was swiftly condemned by the Pakistani government.

OSCE Chairperson marks 40 years since Helsinki process with call to strengthen trust and confidence

Marking the 40th anniversary of start of the Helsinki process, OSCE Chairperson, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Leonid Kozhara called on the leaders of the OSCE participating States to take inspiration from this process's achievements and to work towards...