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Iran’s FM calls for tight control over Syria borders

Monday, 22 February 2016 3:19 PM [ Last Update: Monday, 22 February 2016 3:18 PM ]

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says support for terrorist groups in Syria must be cut off under any ceasefire agreement.

Here is a round-up of global news developments:

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says support for terrorist groups in Syria must be cut off under any ceasefire agreement. He also called for tight control over Syria borders to prevent terrorists from recruiting militants. Zarif made the remarks at a press conference with the visiting Bosnian Foreign Minister in Tehran.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry has condemned the recent deadly bombings in the Syrian cities of Damascus and Homs. The ministry’s spokesman stressed fighting terrorist groups is vital for any solution to the Syria crisis. Hossein Jaberi Ansari said terrorist groups are trying to prevent a ceasefire in Syria.
UN Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura has joined the chorus condemning bomb attacks in Damascus and Homs. He called the bloodshed an act of terror. Over 140 people were killed and scores wounded in the blasts that hit the two cities. Daesh has claimed responsibility for the bombings.
British Prime Minister David Cameron is set to go to the parliament to shore up support for his deal with the European Union. The deal was reached at the recent EU summit and gives London special status within the bloc. Cameron's critics say the deal doesn't go far enough.
The commander of the US Navy's Seventh Fleet wants foreign warships to patrol within twelve nautical miles of the contested islands in the South China Sea. According to Vice Admiral Joseph Aucoin, the strategic waters are at risk of being seized by China if such operations aren't conducted.
Uganda has detained opposition presidential candidate Kizza Besigye in what it called a preventative security measure. The politician is accused of plotting an attack on the electoral commission. Besigye lost Saturday’s election to incumbent President Yoweri Museveni. The opposition rejected the results, demanding an independent audit of the polls.
South Africa’s ruling party says the US is fomenting regime change by holding meetings with the country’s youth. A spokesman for the African National Congress accused U-S embassy workers of irregular activities, demanding explanation from Washington. Keith Khoza says Pretoria will communicate the issue to the White House through diplomatic channels.
People in the northern Indian state of Har-yana have reached a compromise with local officials to end their violent protests. The protesters want to have quotas in state government job vacancies. Nearly 20 people have been killed and scores more injured over the past few days.

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