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China Daily | Updated: 2014-07-16 06:57

United States

F-35 gets OK to fly again

The US navy and air force have approved a limited return to flight for their new-generation F-35 fighter jet, keeping alive the possibility that it could make an appearance at the Farnborough International Airshow in England this week. The Pentagon announced on Tuesday that navy and air force officials approved the flight resumption on Monday but imposed restrictions that will remain in effect until the cause of a June 23 engine fire is identified and corrected.

Austria

Iran talks have 'real gaps': Kerry

Iran and six major world countries involved in the Iranian nuclear talks still have "real gaps on the key issues", US Secretary of State John Kerry said on Tusday. He was speaking after talks with his Iranian counterpart, Mohammad Javad Zarif, and added that they had made some key progress.

Syria

Kurdish fighters cross into Syria

At least 800 Kurdish fighters have crossed the Turkish-Syrian border and entered northern Syria to help battle jihadists besieging the Kurdish city of Ain al-Arab, a monitor said on Tuesday.

AP - Xinhua - AFP

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