Videos shared on social media show protesters setting fire to a police kiosk in Tehran during demonstrations that have spread to several cities across Iran.
Crowds are heard chanting slogans such as “death to the dictator” and…
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Russia just used its new hypersonic missile again in Ukraine. Here’s what to know about the Oreshnik
Russia said Friday it used its latest missile against Ukraine for a second time in the nearly 4-year-old war, a forceful signal to Kyiv and its Western allies as U.S.-led peace talks have entered a new and…
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Yemen’s Southern Transitional Council to dissolve after leader fled to UAE : NPR
This is a locator map for Yemen with its capital, Sanaa.
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Iran faces a pivotal moment. Can a tired regime contain a fresh wave of protests?
Protest. Crackdown. Repeat. It’s become an all-too-familiar cycle for Iranians.
Political disillusionment with a system that has proven unwilling or incapable of reform, coupled with…
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China, Russia and Iran send ships to South Africa ahead of naval drills
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Chinese, Russian and Iranian vessels have sailed into a South African port ahead of week-long naval exercises…
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Bobi Wine challenges President Yoweri Museveni for the second time
Getty ImagesAs Ugandans go to the polls next week they are faced with a choice of propelling a leader into his fifth decade in power or backing a candidate seeking to capitalise on the desire for change from some quarters.
President Yoweri…
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Praying at the Jordan River for peace in the Holy Land
On Friday, 9 January, Catholics from across Jordan made their annual pilgrimage to Bethany Beyond the Jordan (Al-Maghtas) to celebrate Holy Mass for the Baptism of the Lord.
By Claudia Torres – Jordan
On Friday, 9 January, Catholics…
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