Casting Aside Cold War Ghosts, Obama Reaches Out To Old Rivals
As his time in office winds down, President Obama has sought to jettison vestiges of the Cold War and reach out to old rivals, from Vietnam to Cuba and beyond.
Iran
Springtime In Iran Means The 'Morality Police' Are Out In Force
As Iranian authorities strengthen the so-called morality police, women are bracing themselves for extra scrutiny of their dress and behavior. Will a new, crowdsourced app help them dodge harassment?
Iran Parliamentary Election: Moderates, Reformists Make Gains, Fall Short Of Majority
Supporters of President Hassan Rouhani fell short of a clear majority despite receiving the most votes. Analysts say the coming period will be combative, with many big issues decided by independents.
Supreme Court Rules Frozen Iranian Money Be Turned Over To U.S. Terror Victims
At issue was whether Congress was stepping on the toes of the judiciary by essentially awarding damages to plaintiffs in certain cases.
Plenty Of Friction Expected During Obama's Visit To Saudi Arabia
President Obama departs Tuesday for Saudi Arabia, where he'll meet with King Salman and leaders of neighboring states. There's plenty to talk about: Relations have been strained on a number of fronts.
Iran Tests 2 Ballistic Missiles Reportedly Designed To Reach Israel
The tests may violate a U.N. Security Council resolution barring Iran from test-firing missiles capable of carrying nuclear weapons. Iran says the missiles aren't designed for nukes.
Iran Sentences Billionaire Businessman To Death For Corruption
Iranian state media report that Babak Zanjani, an oil trader who allegedly helped Iran evade oil sanctions, has been convicted of "spreading corruption on earth." Zanjani can appeal the verdict.
Amid Uncertainty, Iranians Hope For Economic Reforms
Iranians are hoping the recent election of more reformers to parliament will help improve the economy.
Iranian Moderates Make Big Gains In Parliamentary Elections
Final results are trickling in from elections — the first since last year's nuclear deal — that began last week. So far, they're a stunning blow to Iran's hardliners.
Partial Results Show Iranian Moderates Poised For Big Wins In Tehran
Votes counted so far suggest all 30 parliamentary seats from the capital will go to reformists — a blow to Iran's hard-liners. The final results from Friday's elections are expected Monday.