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How the coronavirus has altered Iranians’ view of faith
Middle East

How the coronavirus has altered Iranians’ view of faith

The Iranian government’s handling of the COVID-19 health crisis is contradictory, as the statements of the mullahs are fueled by…
Iran launches military satellite amid tensions with US
Middle East

Iran launches military satellite amid tensions with US

After months of failed attempts, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has claimed to have launched a military satellite into space. The move…
Women in virus-hit Iran tech sector fight to keep hard-won jobs
Middle East

Women in virus-hit Iran tech sector fight to keep hard-won jobs

From the hustle and bustle of a startup, Fereshteh Kasrai now works from home, like many Iranian women fighting to…
UNICEF seeks more aid for at-risk Middle East kids amid pandemic
Middle East

UNICEF seeks more aid for at-risk Middle East kids amid pandemic

AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — The UN children’s agency appealed Monday for an additional US$92.4 million to help fight the coronavirus…
Iran opens up as economic woes trump virus infection fears
Middle East

Iran opens up as economic woes trump virus infection fears

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran on Monday began opening intercity highways and major shopping centers to stimulate its sanctions-choked economy,…
Iran’s Guard acknowledges encounter with US during a drill
Middle East

Iran’s Guard acknowledges encounter with US during a drill

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard acknowledged Sunday it had a tense encounter with US warships in the…
Iran extends prisoner furloughs, closure of holy sites amid coronavirus
Middle East

Iran extends prisoner furloughs, closure of holy sites amid coronavirus

DUBAI (Reuters) – Iran has extended furloughs for prisoners for another month, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Sunday, as…
Europe virus toll tops 100,000 as online mega-concert raises spirits
World

Europe virus toll tops 100,000 as online mega-concert raises spirits

Coronavirus deaths surged past 100,000 in Europe as the world’s top musicians joined forces for a virtual concert, hoping to…
Iran lets some Tehran businesses reopen after virus lockdown
Middle East

Iran lets some Tehran businesses reopen after virus lockdown

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran allowed some businesses in the capital and nearby towns to re-open Saturday after weeks of…
Iran parades medical gear, not missiles, for Army Day amid outbreak
Middle East

Iran parades medical gear, not missiles, for Army Day amid outbreak

DUBAI (Reuters) – Iran on Friday paraded disinfection vehicles, mobile hospitals and other medical equipment as it marked its national…
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