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China, Iran and Pakistan governments top list of world's most prolific executors.

Paul Wright Apr 06, 2016

1,634 killed in 2015 as China, Iran, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and US named 'top five executioners'.

Romil Patel Apr 06, 2016

Air France betrayed Western values and insulted Iranian women who campaign against this oppressive law.

Inna Shevchenko Apr 05, 2016

Air France allows female crew to skip Tehran routes after staff protest against mandatory headscarf.

Maria Khan Apr 05, 2016

Air France says female crew members must wear headscarves when they arrive in Tehran.

William Watkinson Apr 03, 2016

More than 50 business leaders have signed letter to stop the closure of firms linked to the minority faith.

Brendan Cole Apr 01, 2016

The state-owned channel blamed security concerns for laying off 27 staff members.

Carmen Cracknell Apr 01, 2016

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said those endorsing only talks are either 'thoughtless or traitors'.

Ananya Roy Mar 31, 2016

Iranian president cancels two-day visit to Vienna just hours before scheduled arrival.

Vasudevan Sridharan Mar 30, 2016

Iranian Supreme Court has reportedly ordered the sentence against the accused, identified as Saman.

Ananya Roy Mar 29, 2016

A number of prominent Turkish politicians have been linked to a high-profile gold-bullion corruption case.

Staff Reporter Mar 23, 2016

Trump and Cruz to adress American Israel Public Affairs Committee on Monday evening.

Tom Porter Mar 21, 2016

The UN Security Council may issue a public reprimand for the launch.

Harriet Sinclair Mar 18, 2016

The Fire Festival celebrations held by prisoners were used to protest the regime.

Harriet Sinclair Mar 17, 2016

Lesser of two very evil evils for Israel is President Assad.

Orlando Crowcroft Mar 16, 2016

The S&P 500 was weighed down by losses in the materials and energy sector.

Nicole Rojas Mar 14, 2016

Experts are largely expecting the MPC to hold off on hiking the rate, instead increasing it later in 2016.

Bauke Schram Mar 14, 2016

Despite none of the hijackers coming from the Islamic Republic, the US court said it was liable for damages

Harriet Sinclair Mar 11, 2016

MP says in video that parliament is no place for 'foxes, donkeys and women.'

Maria Khan Mar 10, 2016

Secretary of State John Kerry spoke to his Iranian counterpart over the launches that could potentially target Israel.

Vasudevan Sridharan Mar 10, 2016

Missing man's family publish new appeal on nine-year anniversary of his disappearance

Orlando Crowcroft Mar 09, 2016

The commonplace but illegal practice sees people briefly leave the UAE to travel then return with a fresh tourist visa to stay in the country

Harriet Sinclair Mar 08, 2016

Zanjani is accused of embezzling money from the Islamic Republic.

Harriet Sinclair Mar 07, 2016

Zanjani is accused of withholding $1.9bn from the Iranian government

Orlando Crowcroft Mar 06, 2016

The decision comes two months after the country claimed it carried out a successful hydrogen bomb test.

Harriet Sinclair Mar 02, 2016

The move follows Saudi Arabia's decision to halt $3bn in aid to Lebanon.

Romil Patel Mar 02, 2016

The head of the NCRI said people of Iran should be free to choose their country's future.

Harriet Sinclair Mar 01, 2016

What do the election gains mean for the regional superpower?

Romil Patel Feb 29, 2016

Moderates led by Hassan Rouhani and Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani ahead in Iranian election.

Jigmey Bhutia Feb 28, 2016

Crucial poll suggests reformists and moderates will increase numbers in Iran's parliament.

William Watkinson Feb 27, 2016