سرخط اخبار انگلیسی 12 مرداد شماره 4 English Top News August 3 No 4

U.S. to defend Syrian rebels with airpower, including from Assad8/3/2015 2:51:58 PMWASHINGTON - The United States has decided to allow airstrikes to defend Syrian rebels trained by the U.S. military from any attackers, even if the enemies hail from forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, U.S. officials said on Sunday.

Russia's Lavrov meets Hamas chief, invites him to Moscow: official8/3/2015 7:27:09 PMGAZA - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal in Qatar on Monday and invited him to visit Moscow, a Hamas official said, extending a diplomatic welcome to the Palestinian group shunned by the West.

Pro-Hadi fighters, Houthis battle over Yemen's largest military base8/3/2015 7:12:18 PMADEN - Fighters loyal to Yemen's deposed president Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi, backed by Saudi-led air strikes, battled Houthi forces inside the country's largest military base on Monday, pro-Hadi commanders said.

We want Iran cooperation, not meddling, Gulf Arabs tell Kerry 8/3/2015 7:49:42 PMDOHA - Iran's nuclear deal should bring stability and "good neighborliness" rather than interference, Gulf Arab states told U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Monday as they began talks on the merits of its historic accord with world powers.

Barnacles on debris could provide clues to missing MH370: experts8/3/2015 12:54:38 PMSYDNEY - Barnacles encrusted on a piece of plane debris that washed up on the French island of Reunion might help unravel the mystery of missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 that disappeared last year with 239 passengers and crew on board.

Some extreme doping test results show athletes' health at risk: expert8/3/2015 6:41:29 PMKUALA LUMPUR/SYDNEY - Some of the readings from athletes' blood tests leaked by a whistleblower for a report exposing suspected doping were so extreme they were "downright dangerous", one of the experts cited in the report told Reuters on Monday.

Breaking taboo, Jerusalem Palestinians seek Israeli citizenship8/3/2015 6:38:19 PMJERUSALEM - "I declare I will be a loyal citizen of the state of Israel," reads the oath that must be sworn by all naturalized Israeli citizens. Increasingly, they are words being uttered by Palestinians.

Weak auto demand crimps U.S. consumer spending 8/3/2015 6:57:38 PMWASHINGTON - U.S. consumer spending in June advanced at its slowest pace in four months as demand for automobiles softened, suggesting the economy lost some momentum at the end of the second quarter.

Republicans begin pivotal debate week with New Hampshire forum8/3/2015 7:20:21 PMWASHINGTON - Republican presidential candidates, with the exception of Donald Trump, will test their messages in New Hampshire on Monday in a pivotal week on the 2016 campaign trail that will be dominated by their first head-to-head debate on Thursday.

END