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Iran says it will quit global nuclear treaty if case goes to U.N.
Middle East
January 20, 2020
Iran says it will quit global nuclear treaty if case goes to U.N.
DUBAI (Reuters) – Iran said on Monday it could quit the global nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) if European countries refer…
Iran seeks to examine downed plane’s black boxes itself: report
Middle East
January 19, 2020
Iran seeks to examine downed plane’s black boxes itself: report
DUBAI (Reuters) – Iran is trying to analyze the black boxes of a Ukrainian airliner that was shot down this…
Yemen’s president says military needs to be on high alert following attack
Middle East
January 19, 2020
Yemen’s president says military needs to be on high alert following attack
ADEN (Reuters) – Yemen’s president told the military on Sunday it needs to be on high alert and ready for…
Yemen’s rival powers battle over banknotes
Middle East
January 18, 2020
Yemen’s rival powers battle over banknotes
SANAA/ADEN (Reuters) – Yemen’s warring sides opened a new front in their five-year conflict on Saturday – a battle over…
Khamenei downplays protests, says Iran foes exploiting plane tragedy
Middle East
January 18, 2020
Khamenei downplays protests, says Iran foes exploiting plane tragedy
Iran’s supreme leader said Friday that demonstrations at home over the accidental downing of a Ukrainian airliner were unrepresentative of…
Khamenei says plane tragedy should not overshadow loss of commander
Middle East
January 17, 2020
Khamenei says plane tragedy should not overshadow loss of commander
Iran’s supreme leader called the accidental downing of a Ukrainian airliner a “bitter” tragedy Friday but said it should not…
Iran’s top leader to lead Friday prayers at time of crisis
Middle East
January 17, 2020
Iran’s top leader to lead Friday prayers at time of crisis
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s supreme leader will deliver a Friday sermon in Tehran for the first time since 2012,…
Iran’s president says ‘no limit’ to nuclear enrichment
Middle East
January 16, 2020
Iran’s president says ‘no limit’ to nuclear enrichment
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s president said Thursday that there is “no limit” to the country’s enrichment of uranium following…
Iran president slams removal of candidates from elections
Middle East
January 16, 2020
Iran president slams removal of candidates from elections
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s president Wednesday slammed the disqualification of thousands of people, including 90 current lawmakers, from running…
Iran warns Europe as diplomat says officials ‘lied’ on crash
Middle East
January 15, 2020
Iran warns Europe as diplomat says officials ‘lied’ on crash
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s president warned Wednesday that European soldiers in the Mideast “could be in danger” after three…