Iranian president Rouhani begins 4-day European visit

Iranian president Rouhani begins 4-day European visit

ROME (AP) — Italy's premier said Monday that Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, kicking off the first state visit to Europe by an Iranian president in nearly two decades, "can play a fundamental role in the stability" of the Middle East.

Matteo Renzi told reporters after meeting privately with Rouhani that the landmark deal on curbing Iran'snuclear activities "is just a first step for a new season of peace and prosperity, not just in Iran, but in all the region."

Rick Perry endorses Cruz ahead of Iowa caucuses
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Rick Perry endorses Cruz ahead of Iowa caucuses

NBP Staff

WASHINGTON – Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry threw his support to the Lone Star State's junior senator Sunday, backing his bid for the Republican presidential nomination in an interview with Politico.com.

Perry, who abandoned his second run for the GOP nod last year, reiterated his backing on Twitter Monday, pronouncing the state's former solicitor general as "ready to be Commander-in-Chief on Day 1. I proudly endorse him for president!"

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