Martin Schaefer, press officer of the German Foreign Ministry holds a signed copy of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action regarding Iran's nuclear programme is pictured in Vienna, Austria, July 14, 2015. Reuters/Thomas Imo/photothek.net/Auswaertiges Amt/Handout via Reuters
Reuters: U.N. likely to vote on Iran nuclear deal next week: diplomats
The United Nations Security Council is likely to vote next week on a resolution to endorse the Iran nuclear deal and terminate targeted sanctions, but retain an arms embargo and ballistic missile technology ban, diplomats said.
The United States will circulate the draft resolution to the 15-member Security Council on Wednesday, U.N. diplomats said, speaking on condition of anonymity.
Under a deal between Iran and major world powers in Vienna on Tuesday, Iran agreed to long-term curbs on a nuclear programme that the West suspected was aimed at creating an atomic bomb. Iran has said its work is purely peaceful.
In return, the United States, European Union and United Nations will lift sanctions on Iran.
MIDDLE EAST
Despite nuclear deal US remains Iran's 'Great Satan'.
Saudi media attack Iran deal as assault on Arab interests.
Iran deal to help rid region of WMDs: Arab League.
Netanyahu ratchets up criticism for Obama.
Islamic State targeted in 33 air strikes by U.S.-led coalition: statement.
In Arab world, worries that deal will boost Iran's power.
Syrian army, Hezbollah advance in city near Lebanese border.
Yemeni anti-rebel forces recapture Aden airport.
Iraq minister: Baghdad museum gets back antiquities recovered during US commando raid in Syria.
ASIA
Taliban leader Mullah Omar backs Afghanistan peace talks.
Pakistan says it shot down Indian drone near disputed border.
Japan's Abe pushes security bills, sparks protests in summer of discontent.
Thailand confident it can avoid U.S. sanctions as trafficking report looms.
Tibetans protest to demand release of monk's body in China.
China's 7% second quarter growth beats expectations.
Tokyo Olympic venue shaping up as world's costliest stadium.
AFRICA
Egyptian forces kill 20 suspected militants in North Sinai: military source.
32 people killed in al-Shabab attack on southern Somali district.
Uganda President: Burundi factions to resume negotiations.
Boko Haram raid villages in Nigeria's Borno state, killing 12.
Central African Republic conflict 'part-funded by European firms'.
Libya blames U.N. council for hampering bid to fight Islamic State.
Development finance talks in Ethiopia close to collapse: charities.
EUROPE
Greece debt crisis: MPs debate tough new laws. Make-or-break moment as Greek MPs prepare to vote on austerity proposals.
Military spokesman: 8 Ukrainian troops killed, 16 wounded in war-torn eastern Ukraine. Ukraine, rebels report deadliest fighting in over a month.
Netherlands considers benefit freeze for citizens who join militants.
Catalan independence parties form united front against Madrid.
'Auschwitz book-keeper' Oskar Groening sentenced to four years.
AMERICAS
Obama makes pitch for Iran deal, faces Congressional hurdle.
Colombia passes Peru in coca cultivation: UN report.
Video of ‘El Chapo’ prison break in Mexico surfaces. Mexico releases video of drug lord Joaquin Guzman escape.
Prisoner release not on the table in U.S. talks: Venezuela.
Venezuelan opposition figure barred from public office.
Pope offers Vatican assistance to Colombia peace process.
Natural gas surpasses coal as biggest U.S. electricity source.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Report: 60 British Jihadists killed fighting in Syria.
NATO plans biggest exercise since 2002 to counter Islamic State.
Mullah Omar takes aim at the Islamic State in thinly-veiled message.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Exclusive: Aid charities reluctant to reveal full scale of fraud.
Iran's oil return a game changer for OPEC, but not for now.
U.S. and international businesses eye an Iranian ‘Gold Mine’ after nuclear deal.
After Iran deal, U.S. companies face being left out in cold.
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