Iran frees 157 detained during protests as more U.S. sanctions loom
Dubai (Reuters) – Iran has freed 157 people arrested during anti-government demonstrations, the country’s judiciary said on Tuesday, as the
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U.S. imposes Iran-related sanctions on individuals, companies
Washington (Reuters) – The United States on Tuesday imposed Iran-related sanctions on six companies and four people, accusing the network
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U.S. approves $23.37 billion sale of advanced defense equipment to UAE, Pompeo says
Washington (Reuters) – The U.S. has approved the sale of a $23.37 billion package of advanced defense equipment to the
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We may soon have a COVID-19 vaccine. But will enough people take it?
London (Reuters) – With COVID-19 vaccine trial results looking positive, governments and pharmaceutical firms face their next daunting challenge: convincing
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Pompeo promises ‘smooth transition to second Trump administration’ despite Biden win
Washington (AFP) – Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Tuesday promised the world a “smooth transition” after US elections but
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Israeli parliament votes to endorse Bahrain ties
Jerusalem (AFP) – Israel’s parliament voted Tuesday for the normalization of ties with Bahrain with a clear majority of lawmakers
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Iran’s Rouhani says next U.S. administration should make up for Trump’s mistakes
Dubai (Reuters) – Iran’s president said on Sunday the next U.S. administration should use the opportunity to compensate for President
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Taliban call on President-elect Biden to stick to February US troop withdrawal deal
Kabul (Reuters) – Afghanistan’s insurgent Taliban on Tuesday called on the incoming administration of US President-elect Joe Biden to stick
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Azerbaijan says it downed Russian helicopter by accident, apologises
Baku (Reuters) – Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Monday that Azeri forces downed a Russian helicopter near
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Turkish finance minister, Erdogan’s son-in-law, resigns post
Ankara (AP) – Turkey’s finance minister and son-in-law to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced his resignation on social media Sunday.
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