european countries

Iran president-elect ready for ‘constructive dialogue’ with Europe

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Iran president-elect ready for ‘constructive dialogue’ with Europe

Iran‘s president-elect Masoud Pezeshkian said he looks forward to improved relations with European nations, even though he accused them of reneging on commitments to mitigate the impact of US sanctions. Pezeshkian on July 6 won a runoff election against ultraconservative Saeed Jalili. The 69-year-old has called for “constructive relations” with Western countries to “get Iran … Read more

France sticks to school openings despite jump in infections

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France sticks to school openings despite jump in infections

President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel also pledged during a joint news conference that European countries would work more closely in the coming weeks to coordinate virus protection measures and vaccine supplies. (AP photo) France’s president insisted Thursday that the country will send millions of students back to school starting September 1, despite … Read more