Iran
UN Syria envoy to try to move on constitution before leaving
Middle East
October 18, 2018
UN Syria envoy to try to move on constitution before leaving
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — UN special envoy Staffan de Mistura said Wednesday that he will make a final effort…
Iran calls U.S. efforts to cut its oil exports to zero ‘political bluff’
Middle East
October 17, 2018
Iran calls U.S. efforts to cut its oil exports to zero ‘political bluff’
GENEVA (Reuters) – Statements by the United States that it would reduce Iran’s oil exports to zero are a “political…
Iran says it has killed mastermind of deadly attack on parade
Middle East
October 17, 2018
Iran says it has killed mastermind of deadly attack on parade
LONDON (Reuters) – Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on Tuesday they had killed the “mastermind” behind an attack on a…
Fourteen Iranian security forces kidnapped on border with Pakistan
Middle East
October 16, 2018
Fourteen Iranian security forces kidnapped on border with Pakistan
LONDON (Reuters) – Fourteen Iranian security forces, including members of the Revolutionary Guards, were kidnapped on the border with…
‘Tehran Taboo’: Vice and virtue on the streets of Iran’s capital
Cinema/TV
October 14, 2018
‘Tehran Taboo’: Vice and virtue on the streets of Iran’s capital
(CNN) ̶ Filmmaking in Iran is not a simple pursuit. There are plenty of ways to fall foul of censors,…
US says no Syria reconstruction aid if Iran stays
Middle East
October 11, 2018
US says no Syria reconstruction aid if Iran stays
The United States said Wednesday it will refuse any post-war reconstruction assistance to Syria if Iran is present, expanding…
Oil dips as IMF cuts growth outlook; eyes on hurricane
Middle East
October 10, 2018
Oil dips as IMF cuts growth outlook; eyes on hurricane
LONDON (Reuters) – Oil prices slipped on Wednesday after the IMF lowered its global growth forecasts, but markets were…
UN agency resumes cash aid to 9 million Yemenis
Middle East
October 9, 2018
UN agency resumes cash aid to 9 million Yemenis
CAIRO (AP) — The UN children’s agency says it has resumed emergency cash transfers to 9 million Yemenis after…
Iran’s parliament votes to combat financing of terrorism
Middle East
October 8, 2018
Iran’s parliament votes to combat financing of terrorism
The bill paves the way for Iran to join a UN convention to combat money laundering and the funding…
World Court orders US to ensure Iran sanctions don’t hit humanitarian aid
Middle East
October 3, 2018
World Court orders US to ensure Iran sanctions don’t hit humanitarian aid
The World Court ordered the United States on Wednesday to ensure that sanctions against Iran, due to be tightened next…