UN ‘alarmed’ dozens may be dead in Iran protests
The United Nations voiced alarm Tuesday at reports dozens may have been killed in Iranian demonstrations, as the Islamic republic said it would unblock the internet only once calm has been restored. Amnesty International said more than 100 demonstrato…
Hard-line newspaper: Violent Iran protesters face execution
It remains unclear how many people have been arrested, injured or killed in the protests that began Friday and quickly spread across at least 100 cities and towns in Iran. State media showed video of burned Qurans at one mosque in the suburbs of the c…
Tories Attacked Over Fact-Checking Twitter Stunt: U.K. Votes
(Bloomberg) — Sign up to our Brexit Bulletin, follow us @Brexit and subscribe to our podcast.Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn ended their first head-to-head election debate on Tuesday as the Labour leader seeks to reverse the prime minister’s double-di…
US extends license for businesses to work with Huawei by 90 days
The United States on Monday granted another 90 days for companies to cease doing business with China’s telecoms giant Huawei, saying the move would allow service providers to continue to offer coverage in rural areas. President Donald Trump in May eff…
Russia repatriates 32 children of IS members from Iraq
Russia says it has repatriated another 32 children of members of the Islamic State group from Iraq. Russia’s state TV on Tuesday showed footage of the children arriving at Zhukovsky airport outside Moscow. It said the children aged between one and ni…
Donald Trump has dragged America’s global reputation to an all-time low
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How the U.S. Can Help Iranians and Hurt Iran’s Regime
(Bloomberg Opinion) — The full extent of the protests that erupted across Iran over the weekend is hard to gauge, not least because the regime in Tehran has shut down internet access for most of the country. That decision suggests that the regime feel…
Three Iran security personnel killed by ‘rioters’: reports
Three members of the Iranian security forces have been stabbed to death by “rioters” near Tehran, the ISNA and Fars news agencies reported late Monday. The assailants wielding knives and machetes ambushed the three — a Revolutionary Guard and two mem…
Turkey issues warrants for 133 officers over coup links
Turkey’s state-run news agency says prosecutors have issued warrants for the detention of 133 military officers over suspected links to the U.S.-based Muslim cleric who is blamed by Ankara for a failed coup attempt in 2016. Anadolu Agency said Tuesday…
Scuffles as protesters in Beirut block lawmakers’ path
Scuffles have broken out in central Beirut as hundreds of anti-government protesters tried to prevent lawmakers from reaching Parliament. The house was to meet on Tuesday for a legislative session despite opposition from protesters who are outraged at…
Leaders on the Attack Before TV Showdown: U.K. Campaign Trail
(Bloomberg) — Sign up to our Brexit Bulletin, follow us @Brexit and subscribe to our podcast.Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn will face-off in their first election debate on Tuesday evening as the Labour leader seeks to reverse the prime minister’s dou…
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