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Afghan leader rejects resignation of spy chief, top ministers

Afghan leader rejects resignation of spy chief, top ministers

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has turned down the resignations of three senior security officials and ordered them to find ways…
Turkish lira firms as markets reopen with eye on US row

Turkish lira firms as markets reopen with eye on US row

ISTANBUL (Reuters) – The Turkish lira gained slightly against the dollar on Monday as markets reopened after last week’s holiday,…
Iran to open lawsuit against US sanctions at ICJ

Iran to open lawsuit against US sanctions at ICJ

Iran will argue Monday against renewed sanctions imposed by the United States, as a bitter legal battle between Tehran and…
Jewish journalist converts to Islam, harshly criticizes Israel

Jewish journalist converts to Islam, harshly criticizes Israel

  Jewish journalist Mahdi Majeed converted to Islam several days ago and has viciously criticized Israel, despite having held close…
Head of Islamic State in Afghanistan killed, says government

Head of Islamic State in Afghanistan killed, says government

  The head of Islamic State in Afghanistan, Abu Saad Erhabi, was killed in a strike on the group’s hideouts…
Rouhani’s woes mount as Iran economy minister impeached

Rouhani’s woes mount as Iran economy minister impeached

  Iran’s parliament impeached Economy Minister Masoud Karbasian on Sunday in the latest blow to embattled President Hassan Rouhani as…
Suicide bomb attack kills two in eastern Afghanistan

Suicide bomb attack kills two in eastern Afghanistan

  A suicide bomb attack killed at least two people Saturday in the eastern Afghan city of Jalalabad, officials said,…
America is waging ‘psychological war’ against Iran: foreign minister

America is waging ‘psychological war’ against Iran: foreign minister

    America is waging a psychological war against Iran and its business partners, Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said…
Two dead, 241 injured in Iran earthquake

Two dead, 241 injured in Iran earthquake

  A strong 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck western Iran near the border with Iraq early Sunday, killing two people and injuring…
Moscow warns Washington against ‘reckless steps’ in Syria

Moscow warns Washington against ‘reckless steps’ in Syria

  A senior Russian official warned the United States on Saturday against making any “reckless” moves in Syria, the RIA…
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