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Saudi faces ‘divine revenge’ over cleric’s execution: Khamenei
Middle East

Saudi faces ‘divine revenge’ over cleric’s execution: Khamenei

Saudi Arabia will face "divine revenge" over its execution of a top Shi'ite cleric, Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei…
Iran threatens Saudis for executing Shiite cleric, but his brother calls for calm
Middle East

Iran threatens Saudis for executing Shiite cleric, but his brother calls for calm

Saudi Arabia will pay "a high price" for executing prominent Shiite cleric Nimr al-Nimr on Saturday, Iran's foreign ministry said.Ministry…
Defiant Iran pledges to ramp up missile program, in challenge for Obama
Middle East

Defiant Iran pledges to ramp up missile program, in challenge for Obama

A series of Iranian officials vowed on Friday to expand Tehran's missile capabilities, a challenge to the United States which…
Iran denies it fired rockets near US warships in Gulf
World

Iran denies it fired rockets near US warships in Gulf

Iran denied on Thursday that its Revolutionary Guards launched rockets near the US aircraft-carrier Harry S.
US preparing sanctions on Iran over ballistic missile program: sources
Middle East

US preparing sanctions on Iran over ballistic missile program: sources

US President Barack Obama's administration is preparing new sanctions on international companies and individuals over Iran's ballistic missile program, sources…
US accuses Iran of conducting rocket test near warships
Middle East

US accuses Iran of conducting rocket test near warships

Iranian naval vessels conducted rocket tests last week near US warships and commercial traffic passing through the Strait of Hormuz,…
Rouhani says Muslim states should fix Islam’s public image
Middle East

Rouhani says Muslim states should fix Islam’s public image

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani on Sunday said that Muslim countries should strive to improve the world's opinion of Islam. "We must…
Record 12,000 candidates for Iran elections
Middle East

Record 12,000 candidates for Iran elections

More than 12,000 candidates have signed up for Iranian parliamentary elections due to be held in February, the most since…
CNN: Where to go in 2016 – Top 16 up-and-coming destinations
Life & Style

CNN: Where to go in 2016 – Top 16 up-and-coming destinations

The best stories arise from the road less traveled. As new routes launch, developing nations welcome tourism and closed-off regions emerge. So…
Iran ‘to close capital’s schools’ due to air pollution
Environment

Iran ‘to close capital’s schools’ due to air pollution

Iran is to close schools for two days in Tehran, state media said Saturday, following air pollution three times the…
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