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Iranian nuclear expert Shahram Amiri executed for espionage

Sunday, 07 August 2016 9:27 PM [ Last Update: Sunday, 07 August 2016 9:28 PM ]

This file photo shows Iranian nuclear scientist, Shahram Amiri, who was executed on charges of espionage for the United States.

Here is a round-up of global news developments:

Saudi Arabia is continuing its air raids on Yemen. In the latest strikes, at least 12 people, including women and kids were killed as fighter jets bombed the city of Nihm in Sana’a province. More than 9,500 people have been killed since the Kingdom started its war on Yemen in March 2015.
Syrian forces are reportedly engaged in sporadic clashes with foreign-backed militants in the southern parts of Aleppo. Syrian media has denied the army's siege on the northern parts of the city has been broken. The militants had earlier claimed that they have opened a new route into Aleppo's eastern neighborhoods.
Turkey’s president calls for reinstatement of capital punishment for those involved in the mid-July coup attempt. Rejep Tayyip Erdogan added that he will approve the death penalty if parliament votes for it. He once again accused US-based opposition figure Fethullah Gulen of masterminding the failed coup.
Iran’s judiciary spokesman Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejeie says an Iranian nuclear expert has been executed after he was found guilty of espionage. The spokesman said Shahram Amiri had given sensitive intelligence about Iran to what he described as the nation’s arch-enemy, the US.
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the Karabakh dispute needs to be solved through dialog and Iran is ready to help resolve the issue. Rouhani and his Azeri counterpart also discussed expanding the fight against terrorism. The Iranian President said true Islam that is anti-extremism should be promoted.
Daesh-linked terrorists in Afghanistan have released photos of military equipment belonging to American soldiers. The revelation shows the equipment were left behind during military engagement between Daesh-linked militants and American troops in eastern Afghanistan. The US has recently taken a more active role in Eastern Afghanistan.
Heavy rains and floods in Macedonia’s capital have left over 20 people dead and dozens injured. Several people are still missing as hundreds have been evacuated from flood-hit areas. Officials say the government is planning to declare a state of emergency for two weeks.
Belgian Prime minister Charles Michel says that terrorism is the lead motivation behind a machete attack that wounded two policewomen in the city of Charleroi. Police have also opened a terror probe into the attack. The assailant was fatally shot. Daesh claimed responsibility for the attack.