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Fourteen Iranian security forces kidnapped on border with Pakistan
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Fourteen Iranian security forces kidnapped on border with Pakistan

  LONDON (Reuters) – Fourteen Iranian security forces, including members of the Revolutionary Guards, were kidnapped on the border with…
‘Tehran Taboo’: Vice and virtue on the streets of Iran’s capital
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‘Tehran Taboo’: Vice and virtue on the streets of Iran’s capital

(CNN)  ̶  Filmmaking in Iran is not a simple pursuit. There are plenty of ways to fall foul of censors,…
US says no Syria reconstruction aid if Iran stays
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US says no Syria reconstruction aid if Iran stays

  The United States said Wednesday it will refuse any post-war reconstruction assistance to Syria if Iran is present, expanding…
Oil dips as IMF cuts growth outlook; eyes on hurricane
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Oil dips as IMF cuts growth outlook; eyes on hurricane

  LONDON (Reuters) – Oil prices slipped on Wednesday after the IMF lowered its global growth forecasts, but markets were…
UN agency resumes cash aid to 9 million Yemenis
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UN agency resumes cash aid to 9 million Yemenis

  CAIRO (AP) — The UN children’s agency says it has resumed emergency cash transfers to 9 million Yemenis after…
Iran’s parliament votes to combat financing of terrorism
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Iran’s parliament votes to combat financing of terrorism

  The bill paves the way for Iran to join a UN convention to combat money laundering and the funding…
World Court orders US to ensure Iran sanctions don’t hit humanitarian aid
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World Court orders US to ensure Iran sanctions don’t hit humanitarian aid

The World Court ordered the United States on Wednesday to ensure that sanctions against Iran, due to be tightened next…
Iran fires missiles at Syria ‘terrorists’ after deadly attack
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Iran fires missiles at Syria ‘terrorists’ after deadly attack

  Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said Monday they launched a missile strike against a “terrorist” headquarters in Syria in retaliation for…
Iran foreign minister blasts Trump officials over consulate closure
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Iran foreign minister blasts Trump officials over consulate closure

  Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Sunday denied that his country was responsible for increased threats against a…
US pulls diplomats from Iraqi city, citing threats from Iran
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US pulls diplomats from Iraqi city, citing threats from Iran

  The United States announced on Friday it will effectively close its consulate in the Iraqi city of Basra and…
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