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Iraq president won’t name Iran-backed bloc’s nominee as PM
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Iraq president won’t name Iran-backed bloc’s nominee as PM

BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq’s president refused Thursday to designate the Iran-backed parliamentary bloc’s nominee for prime minister after he was…
Iran-backed bloc names Basra governor for post of Iraqi PM
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Iran-backed bloc names Basra governor for post of Iraqi PM

BAGHDAD (AP) — An Iranian-backed bloc in Iraq’s parliament proposed Wednesday the governor of oil-rich southern Basra province as the…
Iran unveils development at Arak reactor in face of US pressure
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Iran unveils development at Arak reactor in face of US pressure

GENEVA (Reuters) – Iran said it would unveil a redevelopment of part of its Arak heavy water reactor on Monday…
Iraqis protest as deadline to name new PM looms
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Iraqis protest as deadline to name new PM looms

BAGHDAD (AP) — Thousands of protesters poured into the streets of Baghdad and Iraq’s southern provinces on Sunday, rejecting the…
In rare move, US and Iranian envoys talk after UN meeting on nuclear deal
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In rare move, US and Iranian envoys talk after UN meeting on nuclear deal

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – The US Ambassador to the United Nations made a rare compassionate public gesture toward her Iranian…
Rouhani concludes Japan visit, seeks support for Iran economy
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Rouhani concludes Japan visit, seeks support for Iran economy

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani wrapped up his two-day visit to Japan on Saturday as Tehran, under US sanctions pressure, sought…
Europeans to toughen up Iran stance but shy away from sanctions: diplomats
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Europeans to toughen up Iran stance but shy away from sanctions: diplomats

PARIS/WASHINGTON (Reuters) — European parties to the Iran nuclear deal are likely to trigger a dispute resolution process in January…
Iran’s Rouhani in Japan to meet PM amid nuke impasse
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Iran’s Rouhani in Japan to meet PM amid nuke impasse

TOKYO (AP) — Iranian President Hassan Rouhani is visiting Tokyo to meet with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Friday…
Iran’s Rouhani to visit Japan amid heightened tensions with US
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Iran’s Rouhani to visit Japan amid heightened tensions with US

TOKYO (Reuters) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani will visit Japan on Dec. 20-21 and meet Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, as…
Amnesty raises to 304 number of Iranians killed in protests
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Amnesty raises to 304 number of Iranians killed in protests

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Amnesty International said Monday that at least 304 people were killed in last month’s…
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