7/15/15

* For Israel, Iran deal could signify a renewed military option The agreement may curb the short-term threat, but down the line it will fan regional flames that could back Jerusalem into a corner.

* From Cairo to Tehran: Iran deal in cartoons The Middle East reacts to the Iran deal with a flurry of satirical cartoons, both hailing Iran for its victory and slamming the US for conceding its positions.

* Iran's long-term nuclear ambitions survive deal Iran by agreeing a pact with world powers has accepted temporary curbs on its nuclear programme, but it has not abandoned atomic research and long-term uranium enrichment plans.

* In Arab world, worries that deal will boost Iran's power The nuclear deal with Iran was met with a profound wariness in the Arab world, where concerns are widespread that the easing of its international isolation could tip the already bloody contest for power in the region toward Shiite-led Tehran.

* Greece debt crisis: Tsipras facing eurozone deal revolt Greek MPs are debating tough economic measures they must approve by the end of the day in order for an €86bn eurozone bailout deal to go ahead.

* Arab League Demands Israel Nuclear Deal League chief Nabil Al-Arabi insists Iran deal is a 'double standard,' Israel should be placed under IAEA supervision.

* Terrorist Attacks Tourist outside Rome's Colosseum Man shouting 'Allah is great' holds woman hostage at knifepoint in the heart of the West; hundreds of onlookers horrified.

* Top Security Official: Nothing in Deal Stops Iran Going Nuclear National Security Council deputy chief warns government that loophole-ridden deal won't stop 'Iran's vision of nuclear arms power.'

* Rouhani Gloats: We Achieved All Our Goals in Nuclear Deal Iranian president glows at getting all sanctions removed and keeping all nuclear facilities, getting off UN 'threat to peace' list and more.

* New Horizons: Spacecraft survives Pluto encounter A signal received from the New Horizons spacecraft shows that it survived its historic encounter with Pluto.