Iran rejects US as ally as US names it lead terrorism sponsor

Iran rejects US as ally as US names it lead terrorism sponsor

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran's top leader on Friday ruled out any formal cooperation with America against the Islamic State, their common adversary in Iraq and Syria, insisting that the United States remains a prime enemy of Tehran, despite a landmark nuclear deal with word powers.

Trusting the U.S. would be "a big mistake," said Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, insisting that cooperation with America goes "against the independence" of Iran.

Morricone marks 60 years as Hollywood’s go-to music man
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Morricone marks 60 years as Hollywood’s go-to music man

Associated Press

ROME (AP) — Oscar-winning composer Ennio Morricone is back on his feet after canceling a string of concerts because of two collapsed vertebrae that raised questions about the continued prodigious output of the 87-year-old music legend.

Morricone, whose memorable scores to "The Mission," "Cinema Paradiso" and other films have made him one of Hollywood's most sought-after composers, says he's doing fine now and is ready to get back on tour to mark his 60 years in the industry.

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