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Politics

Jeremy Corbyn calls on Theresa May to fire 'breathtakingly crass' Boris Johnson

Jeremy Corbyn has called on Theresa May to sack foreign secretary Boris Johnson following his 'deeply regrettable error' regarding a Briton's detention in Iran.

Nov 12, 2017

By Ben Skipper

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Politics

Has Saudi Arabia declared 'war' against Lebanon?

"It is clear that Saudi Arabia and Saudi officials have declared war on Lebanon and on Hezbollah in Lebanon," Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah said.

Nov 11, 2017

By Ananya Roy

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Society

Iran's first Oscar submission directed by a woman angers hard-liners: 'It's what the West wants to see'

Nafas shows "the obscene face of war that we should avoid, this is what politicians won't tell you," says director Narges Abyar.

Nov 10, 2017

By Associated Press

Human Rights

Videos reveal the abuse Iranian women receive for not wearing the hijab

Women's rights campaigners in Iran have released eye-opening footage showing the abuse they receive when refusing to wear a hijab in public as part of the #WhiteWednesday movement.

Nov 9, 2017

By Paul Wright

Politics

Saudi Arabia created Isis and unleashed it on the Middle East, says Iran President Hassan Rouhani

Iranian leader defends the ballistic missile launch against Saudi Arabia, which was intercepted near Riyadh airport without casualties.

Nov 9, 2017

By Vasudevan Sridharan

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Politics

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani vows to continue missile programme

"We have built, are building and will continue to build missiles," he told the Iranian parliament.

Oct 29, 2017

By Vasudevan Sridharan

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Society

Body of missing Malaysian climber found after a year on Mount Damavand in Iran

Ramli Abdul Majid's body was brought down from a height of 4,300 metres.

Oct 29, 2017

By Karen Noronha

Society

Iran opens criminal probe into more than 150 BBC journalists

The BBC has complained to the United Nations after Iran opened a criminal investigation into more than 150 of the corporation's Persian staff.

Oct 25, 2017

By Roger Baird

Human Rights

Iran locked up an innocent British mother – but the government cares more about trade with Tehran

The British government has opted for sheepish deference rather than challenging Iranian authorities for imprisoning the charity worker.

Oct 18, 2017

By Tulip Siddiq MP

Conflict

Iraq pushes Kurds out of more territories, including Sinjar, a town they liberated from Isis

Iraq's dramatic move against the Kurds came soon after they had fought side by side to rid the country of Islamic State (Isis/Daesh).

Oct 17, 2017

By David Sim

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CyberSecurity

Iran blamed for the 12-hour long 'brute force' cyberattack on UK Parliament in June

The news comes as US President Donald Trump refused to certify the landmark 2015 Iran nuclear deal, which he has continued to describe as a "terrible" deal.

Oct 14, 2017

By Hyacinth Mascarenhas

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Politics

Donald Trump refuses to re-certify Iran nuclear deal

The agreement ,which was spearheaded by Barack Obama, helps to limit Iran's capabilities to create a nuclear weapon.

Oct 13, 2017

By Jordan Bhatt

Donald Trump

Politics

Donald Trump wanted tenfold increase in US nuclear arsenal, prompting 'moron' comment

A report from NBC news said that military advisors were surprised by the president's remarks during the 20 July meeting.

Oct 11, 2017

By James Tennent

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Politics

Iran will consider US military as 'Islamic State' if IRGC is designated as a terrorist group

Tehran has promised "crushing" response to Washington if the elite Islamic Revolution of Guards Corps (IRGC) is labelled as a terrorist group.

Oct 9, 2017

By Vasudevan Sridharan

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Religion

Ashura 2017 photos: Shia Muslims around the world mark holiest month of Muharram

The holiest day in the Shia calendar is observed on the 10th day of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic year, to mourn the death of Imam Hussein, grandson of the Prophet Muhammad.

Oct 2, 2017

By David Sim

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Religion

Ashura 2017: Shia Muslims beat themselves with chains and knives [Graphic images]

Many devotees beat their heads and chests with chains and knives, and gash their heads with swords to show their grief and echo the suffering of Imam Hussein.

Sep 29, 2017

By David Sim

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