President strikes conciliatory tone but accuses US and Israel of fuelling unrest that has killed dozens.
“America has moved from being a close and valued ally in many ways to becoming an avaricious imperial predator.”
Tehran has warned it will retaliate against US military bases and Israel if Iran is attacked.
South Africa is hosting the BRICS exercises, but two founding members are not participating amid tensions with the US.
Former world number one wins in straight sets to stake his claim as an Australian Open contender.
Elections take place weeks after foiled coup attempt that shook the country.
“All of those things people have come to realise is just not possible with the existing political order”
Former hunger strikers from Ireland, Palestine and Guantanamo Bay call on the UK government to take immediate action.
A second round of voting has been held in Myanmar’s controversial election.
Killing comes amid record Israeli violence and settlement expansion across the occupied West Bank.