Middle East and North Africa
Iran’s probe into downing of airliner has major flaws – Canada report
Ottawa (Reuters) - Iran is not conducting its probe into the downing of a civilian airliner in January properly and many questions remain unanswered,...
Iran to ban dual-nationals, Green Card holders from running for presidency
Dubai (Reuters) - Iran’s parliament passed a measure on Tuesday to ban dual nationals and holders of foreign residency from running in presidential elections,...
Rouhani says Iran can move beyond row with Turkey over Erdogan poem
Dubai (Reuters) - Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani said on Monday Tehran could move past a diplomatic quarrel with Turkey over a poem recited by...
Iran’s Rouhani defends execution of dissident journalist
Dubai (Reuters) - Iranian President Hassan Rouhani defended on Monday the execution of a prominent dissident journalist based in France and captured by Iran...
Explosives-laden boat hits fuel ship at Saudi port, ministry says
Singapore (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia said on Monday that a fuel transport ship anchored at a Jeddah terminal was hit by an explosive-laden boat...