Tehran’s newspapers on Tuesday 30th of Azar 1395; December 20th, 2016
Tuesday, 30th of Azar – December 20th, 2016
HEADLINES OF IRAN’S MORNING PAPERS
KAYHAN
-New Lebanese cabinet formed
After 15 days, the new Lebanese cabinet has been formed and key posts are in the hands of Hezbollah. This has inflicted another defeat on Saudi Arabia.
-Myanmar army accused of crimes against humanity
In its latest report, Amnesty International has accused Burmese forces of killing, raping and torturing Muslims. ASEAN foreign ministers have held an extraordinary meeting in this regard.
IRAN
-Necessity of Tehran-Moscow cooperation in helping Syrians
In his phone conversation with the Russian President, Rouhani discussed bilateral, regional and international issues and reiterated cooperation between the two countries to help the Syrian people.
-Russian ambassador to Turkey assassinated
While visiting an art exhibition in Ankara, the Russian ambassador to Turkey was assassinated by a police officer.