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Witkoff lays out conditions for deal with Iran, warns alternative 'bad one'

Witkoff lays out conditions for deal with Iran, warns alternative 'bad one'

The US Middle East envoy has said he favors a diplomatic resolution of tensions with Iran rather than military action, in line with the president's...

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Beatrice Farhat

US envoy Barrack to meet Kurdish SDF chief Kobane in bid to avoid Syria escalation

US envoy Barrack to meet Kurdish SDF chief Kobane in bid to avoid Syria escalation

The US special envoy to Syria is expected to meet SDF leader Mazlum Kobane in Erbil amid mounting tensions that threaten to unravel a fragile...

yesterday 2

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Amberin Zaman

Munich Security Conference scraps invitation to Iranian minister

Munich Security Conference scraps invitation to Iranian minister

BERLIN, Jan 16 (Reuters) - The Munich Security Conference, one of the world's top security forums, said on Friday it was withdrawing an invitation...

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Amberin Zaman

Explainer-What is the status of Iran's main nuclear facilities?

Explainer-What is the status of Iran's main nuclear facilities?

By Francois Murphy VIENNA, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Regional fears of a U.S. attack on Iran have eased after President Donald Trump said Tehran had...

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By Francois Murphy

Local UK police chief retires amid Maccabi fan ban row

Local UK police chief retires amid Maccabi fan ban row

A top UK police chief who oversaw a contentious decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv football fans from a Birmingham match retired on Friday after...

yesterday 1

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By Jo Biddle And Martin Pollard

Shah's son confident Iran rulers to fall as Trump holds off

Shah's son confident Iran rulers to fall as Trump holds off

The son of Iran's late shah said Friday he was confident that mass protests would topple the Islamic republic and urged international action, as...

yesterday 1

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By Shaun Tandon

French prosecutor seeks year in jail for Iranian over comments online

French prosecutor seeks year in jail for Iranian over comments online

A French prosecutor Friday sought a one-year jail term for an Iranian woman accused of promoting "terrorism" online in a case linked to a possible...

yesterday 1

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Agence France-Presse

Five pro-Palestinian activists plead not guilty over UK military base break-in

Five pro-Palestinian activists plead not guilty over UK military base break-in

LONDON, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Five pro-Palestinian activists pleaded not guilty on Friday to breaking into a British military air base and damaging...

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Maja Smiejkowska

US congress members visit Denmark to support Greenland

US congress members visit Denmark to support Greenland

A bipartisan US Congress delegation began a visit to Copenhagen on Friday to voice support for Denmark and Greenland after US President Donald...

yesterday 1

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By Johannes Ledel, With Jonathan Klein In Nuuk

Son of Iran's last Shah appeals for more pressure to help protesters

Son of Iran's last Shah appeals for more pressure to help protesters

By Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON, Jan 16 - Iranian opposition figure Reza Pahlavi on Friday urged the international community to ramp up pressure on the...

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By Humeyra Pamuk

Syria's leader set to visit Berlin with deportations in focus

Syria's leader set to visit Berlin with deportations in focus

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa will hold talks with Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin Tuesday as Germany seeks to step up deportations of...

yesterday 1

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Agence France-Presse

Analysis-Musk's Starlink faces high-profile security test in Iran crackdown

Analysis-Musk's Starlink faces high-profile security test in Iran crackdown

By Joey Roulette and Cassell Bryan-Low WASHINGTON, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Iran’s crackdown on dissidents is shaping up as one of the toughest security...

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By Joey Roulette And Cassell Bryan-Low

Iran protests abate after deadly crackdown, residents and rights group say

Iran protests abate after deadly crackdown, residents and rights group say

By Parisa Hafezi and Nayera Abdallah Dubai, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Iran's deadly crackdown appears to have broadly quelled protests for now, according...

yesterday 1

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By Parisa Hafezi And Nayera Abdallah

South Africa to probe Iran's role in war games that angered US

South Africa to probe Iran's role in war games that angered US

South Africa's defence minister has ordered an inquiry into reports of Iran's participation in navy exercises, apparently against the instructions...

yesterday 1

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Agence France-Presse

Israel sees spike in PTSD and suicide among troops as war persists

Israel sees spike in PTSD and suicide among troops as war persists

By Emily Rose JERUSALEM, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Israel is grappling with a dramatic increase in post-traumatic stress disorder and suicide among its...

yesterday 2

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By Emily Rose

Trump announces 'board of peace' formed for Gaza

Trump announces 'board of peace' formed for Gaza

US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced the formation of a Gaza "board of peace," a key phase two element of a US-backed plan to end the...

yesterday 1

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Agence France-Presse

Libyan filmmaker fights for cinema revival

Libyan filmmaker fights for cinema revival

Mouayed Zabtia shoots most scenes for his latest movie in a studio he built at his Tripoli home. For the filmmaker, it is one way to overcome the...

yesterday 2

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By Mohamed Rahoma

Threats to Iran spike 'volatility': UN official

Threats to Iran spike 'volatility': UN official

A senior UN official warned on Thursday that threats of military action against Iran, like those made by US President Donald Trump, increased "...

yesterday 1

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Agence France-Presse

Factbox-Trump's foreign policy called imperialist by experts

Factbox-Trump's foreign policy called imperialist by experts

By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Jan 15 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump has made a series of controversial moves that have shaken up the world...

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By Kanishka Singh

Syrian activist Sarah Mardini acquitted of migrant trafficking in Greece

Syrian activist Sarah Mardini acquitted of migrant trafficking in Greece

A Greek court Thursday acquitted Syrian competitive swimmer and activist Sarah Mardini, whose rescue of her sister inspired a hit Netflix film, and...

yesterday 4

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Agence France-Presse

Pakistan-Saudi-Turkey defence deal in pipeline, Pakistani minister says

Pakistan-Saudi-Turkey defence deal in pipeline, Pakistani minister says

By Saad Sayeed, Asif Shahzad and Jonathan Spicer ISLAMABAD/ISTANBUL, Jan 15 (Reuters) - Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey have prepared a draft...

yesterday 1

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By Saad Sayeed, Asif Shahzad And Jonathan Spicer

Syrian activist Sarah Mardini acquitted of migrant trafficking in Greece

Syrian activist Sarah Mardini acquitted of migrant trafficking in Greece

A Greek court on Thursday acquitted Syrian competitive swimmer and activist Sarah Mardini, whose rescue of her sister inspired a hit Netflix film,...

yesterday 1

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By Will Vassilopoulos And Anthi Pazianou

US envoy to UN: US stands by Iranian people, all options on table

US envoy to UN: US stands by Iranian people, all options on table

By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS, Jan 15 (Reuters) - The United States stands by the “brave people of Iran,” and President Donald Trump "has...

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By Michelle Nichols

Trump tempers threats, 'thanks' Iran for halting protester executions

President Trump said the canceled Iranian executions “had a big impact” on his decision-making regarding a military response.

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Elizabeth Hagedorn

Trump says 'thank you' to Iran for not hanging protesters

US President Donald Trump thanked Iran's leadership on Friday after saying Tehran had called off the executions of hundreds of protesters arrested...

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Amberin Zaman

Syria’s Sharaa declares Kurdish a national language, recognizes Nowruz

Syria's interim president surprised the country's Kurdish citizens with a decree enshrining their culture and language as an "inseparable component...

yesterday 2

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Amberin Zaman

Why Iran regime’s potential collapse spells more risk than benefit for Turkey

Why Iran regime’s potential collapse spells more risk than benefit for Turkey

Iran’s leadership faces its most serious unrest in years, and rising Kurdish mobilization makes the prospect of regime collapse particularly risky...

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Amberin Zaman

AI-created Iran protest videos gain traction

AI-created Iran protest videos gain traction

AI-generated videos purportedly depicting protests in Iran have flooded the web, researchers said Wednesday, as social media users push hyper-...

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By Anuj Chopra

US court overturns order releasing pro-Palestinian activist

US court overturns order releasing pro-Palestinian activist

A US appeals court overturned a ruling that led to the release of prominent pro-Palestinian protest leader Mahmoud Khalil, according to court...

previous day 5

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Agence France-Presse

Israelis rally in support of Iranian protesters

Israelis rally in support of Iranian protesters

Around 100 people rallied in a central Israeli city on Wednesday in support of Iranian protesters, as the Islamic republic is shaken by more than...

previous day 5

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Agence France-Presse

UN chief attacks world leaders putting cooperation on 'deathwatch'

UN chief attacks world leaders putting cooperation on 'deathwatch'

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres lashed out Thursday at world leaders who he said were seeking to "put international cooperation on...

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Agence France-Presse

Iran's Khamenei: ruthless revolutionary facing biggest test

Iran's Khamenei: ruthless revolutionary facing biggest test

Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei, a pillar of its theocratic system since the inception of the Islamic revolution, has seen off a succession of...

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By Stuart Williams

Forced confession fears as Iran chief justice interrogates protesters

Forced confession fears as Iran chief justice interrogates protesters

Iran's hardline judiciary chief has personally interrogated protesters arrested in a crackdown that has sparked an international outcry, amplifying...

previous day 5

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By Stuart Williams

Syria's use of force against Kurdish-led SDF seems an option, Turkey says

Syria's use of force against Kurdish-led SDF seems an option, Turkey says

By Jonathan Spicer ISTANBUL, Jan 15 (Reuters) - Turkey's foreign minister said on Thursday he hopes problems in neighbouring Syria can be resolved...

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By Jonathan Spicer

US says Gaza truce plan entering phase two as governance body formed

US says Gaza truce plan entering phase two as governance body formed

A US-backed plan to end the war in Gaza was moving into its second phase, Washington's top negotiator said Wednesday, as Palestinian factions...

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By Bahira Amin With Afp Team In Gaza

Canadian killed by Iranian authorities during protest: Ottawa

Canadian killed by Iranian authorities during protest: Ottawa

Iranian authorities have killed a Canadian citizen during one of the protests that have spread across the Islamic Republic, Ottawa said Thursday....

previous day 4

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Agence France-Presse

Exclusive-Trump questions Reza Pahlavi's ability to garner support in Iran

Exclusive-Trump questions Reza Pahlavi's ability to garner support in Iran

By Steve Holland WASHINGTON, Jan 14 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Iranian opposition figure Reza Pahlavi "seems...

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By Steve Holland

Trump administration wins appeal of ruling releasing pro-Palestinian activist Khalil

Trump administration wins appeal of ruling releasing pro-Palestinian activist Khalil

By Nate Raymond Jan 15 (Reuters) - A federal appeals court ruled on Thursday that a judge had no jurisdiction to order the release of Columbia...

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By Nate Raymond

Turkey says it opposes military intervention in Iran, priority is avoiding destabilisation

Turkey says it opposes military intervention in Iran, priority is avoiding destabilisation

By Jonathan Spicer ISTANBUL, Jan 15 (Reuters) - Turkey is opposed to any military intervention in Iran and its priority is to avoid destabilisation...

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By Jonathan Spicer

European airlines continue to avoid Iran and Iraq despite airspace reopening

European airlines continue to avoid Iran and Iraq despite airspace reopening

By Joanna Plucinska LONDON, Jan 15 (Reuters) - European airlines like Wizz Air, Lufthansa and British Airways dodged Iraqi and Iranian airspace on...

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By Joanna Plucinska

Russia, China unlikely to back Iran against US military threats

Russia, China unlikely to back Iran against US military threats

While Russia and China are ready to back protest-rocked Iran under threat by US President Donald Trump, that support would diminish in the face of...

previous day 4

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By Fabien Zamora With Ludovic Ehret In Beijing

UK police admit 'mistakes' over Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban

UK police admit 'mistakes' over Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban

UK police on Wednesday admitted "mistakes" over the decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from a Europa League football match against Aston Villa...

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By Akshata Kapoor And Martin Pollard

Japan, Philippines sign new security pacts as regional tensions rise

Japan, Philippines sign new security pacts as regional tensions rise

By Mikhail Flores MANILA, Jan 15 (Reuters) - The Philippines and Japan signed two defence pacts on Thursday, including a deal allowing their forces...

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By Mikhail Flores

Iran protests show bitter schism among exiled opposition factions

Iran protests show bitter schism among exiled opposition factions

By John Irish PARIS, Jan 15 (Reuters) - Huge protests in Iran have galvanised exiled foes of the authorities but despite their hatred of the ruling...

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By John Irish

Trump says he has been told killings in Iran are stopping

Trump says he has been told killings in Iran are stopping

By Nandita Bose WASHINGTON, Jan 14 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he has been told that killings in Iran's crackdown on...

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By Nandita Bose

Back from Iran, Pakistani students say they heard gunshots while confined to campus

Back from Iran, Pakistani students say they heard gunshots while confined to campus

By Asif Shahzad ISLAMABAD, Jan 15 (Reuters) - Pakistani students returning from Iran on Thursday said they heard gunshots and stories of rioting...

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By Asif Shahzad

The Trump-backed Palestinian who wants to push Gaza's rubble into the sea

The Trump-backed Palestinian who wants to push Gaza's rubble into the sea

By Rami Ayyub and Nidal al-Mughrabi JERUSALEM/CAIRO, Jan 15 (Reuters) - Ali Shaath, the Palestinian former government official chosen to administer...

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By Rami Ayyub And Nidal Al-Mughrabi

Four Arab states urged against US-Iran escalation, official says

Four Arab states urged against US-Iran escalation, official says

By Maha El Dahan and Andrew Mills DUBAI, Jan 15 (Reuters) - Four Arab states conducted intense diplomacy with the United States and Iran this week...

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By Maha El Dahan And Andrew Mills

Bomb hoax forces Turkish Airlines to make emergency landing in Barcelona

Bomb hoax forces Turkish Airlines to make emergency landing in Barcelona

MADRID, Jan 15 (Reuters) - A false bomb threat delivered via an onboard mobile connection caused a Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to make an...

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Albert Gea

Syrians flee Kurdish-controlled area near Aleppo

Syrians flee Kurdish-controlled area near Aleppo

Syrians began fleeing an area east of Aleppo city on Thursday after the army gave civilians a deadline to leave amid fears of an escalation in...

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By Omar Hajj Kaddour