U.S. regrets U.N. move to launch Gaza probe
Geneva (Reuters) – The United States said on Thursday that it deeply regretted a decision by the U.N. Human Rights
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Iran bans cryptocurrency mining for 4 months amid power cuts
Dubai (Reuters) – Iran has banned the energy-intensive mining of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin for nearly 4 months, President Hassan
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‘Epic Iran’ puts 5,000 years of artefacts on show at London’s V&A
London (Reuters) – From ancient sculptures to contemporary photographs, objects spanning 5,000 years of Iranian art, culture and design go
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Iraq militia chief arrested over attacks on base hosting U.S. forces – security sources
Baghdad (Reuters) – Iraqi security forces on Wednesday arrested senior militia commander Qasim Muslih under the country’s anti-terrorism law, three
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Biden expected to name Thomas Nides as envoy to Israel – source
Washington (Reuters) – President Joe Biden is expected to nominate Thomas Nides, an experienced diplomat and Wall Street executive, to
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Scion of a dynasty, Assad rules over shattered Syria
Beirut (Reuters) – President Bashar al-Assad, once seen as a reformer but viewed by his many foes as a tyrant
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Europe weighs risks, benefits of vaccinating kids against COVID-19
Paris (Reuters) – European countries are still deciding if and when to inoculate children against COVID-19 amid questions around safety,
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Oman orders speedier job creation amid protests over unemployment
Dubai (Reuters) – Groups of Omanis demanding jobs held fresh protests on Tuesday, activists said, in the biggest challenge yet
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Analysis: Khamenei’s election agenda may slow revival of Iran nuclear deal
Dubai (Reuters) – Weary negotiators appear increasingly unlikely to revive a 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and world powers before
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Syria’s election holds few surprises after years of war
Amman (Reuters) – Campaign posters for Bashar al-Assad line the streets of Damascus, alongside those for two obscure rivals, but
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