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Lifting US sanctions, only way to revive JCPOA: President Rouhani

Spain's jobless hit four million for first time in five years as pandemic curbs bite
The number of jobless people in Spain rose above four million for the first time in five years in February, official data showed on Tuesday, as COVID-19 restrictions ravage the ailing economy.
Former French president Sarkozy sentenced to jail in corruption trial
A French court found former president Nicolas Sarkozy guilty on Monday of trying to bribe a judge and influence peddling, making him the second head of state in modern-day France to be convicted of corruption.
Anti-PM protesters barge into gov’t building in Armenian capital
A group of Armenian protesters barged into a government building in the capital chanting for Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan to quit as rival rallies were held later on Monday.
UK aid charities warn of famine as COVID-19 hits poorer nations
A coalition of UK aid agencies warned Monday that the COVID-19 pandemic is worsening the “dire humanitarian” crisis in fragile states and raising the risk of famine, including in Yemen.
Amazon changes app icon after some compare it to Hitler's moustache
E-commerce giant Amazon tweaked the icon for its mobile shopping app after it drew some unfavorable comparisons. Amazon replaced the blue ribbon on top of the icon after receiving feedback that it resembled Adolf Hitler's moustache, reports Fox News.
Wales bans smoking at hospitals, schools, playgrounds
Wales became the first of the UK nations to make it illegal to smoke on hospital and school grounds, public playgrounds and other outdoor day care and childminding settings.
Germany tightens COVID-19 controls at French border over variants
Germany announced Sunday that travelers from France’s northeastern Moselle region will face additional restrictions due to the high rate of variant coronavirus cases there.
London urged to halt arms sales to Riyadh following Khashoggi report
Britain faced fresh calls to end unrestricted arms sales to Saudi Arabia after the US published a CIA assessment which concluded that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman had ordered the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Salehi: Iran will give proper response if IAEA Board of Governors issues resolution against it
Russia urges Board of Governors to exercise responsible approach
Armenian president defies PM, refuses to fire top general
Armenian President Armen Sarkissian refused to fire the head of the general staff of the country’s armed forces after he was dismissed by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, the presidential office said on Saturday.