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Iranians strongly protest Qu'ran desecration
Jul 22, 2023 02:33Huge rallies were held in major Iranian cities after Friday prayers to strongly condemn the recent sacrilege of the Holy Qu'ran in Sweden. A huge crowd also gathered in front of the Swedish embassy in Tehran demanding the expulsion of the Swedish ambassador.
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Millions rally across Iran to condemn desecration of Qur’an in Sweden
Jul 21, 2023 07:26Millions of Iranians have taken to the streets across the country after Friday prayers to voice their strong condemnation of the recent desecration of the Holy Qur’an, the second such incident in less than a month.
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European Commission eyes €20bn extra for Ukraine's army
Jul 21, 2023 06:21EU foreign affairs ministers consider a proposal from the European Commission to provide an additional 20 billion euros in financial support to the Ukrainian army. The plan comes as millions of citizens across the 27-nation bloc suffer from a worsening cost of living crisis.
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Afghan girls excluded from university entrance exam
Jul 21, 2023 05:19Thousands of Afghan girls who were hoping to pursue higher education have been barred by the Taliban from the university entrance exam. The move has sparked anger and criticism among the girls and their families, as well as human rights advocates.
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US protesters condemn Israeli president's address
Jul 20, 2023 10:10On Wednesday, Israeli President Isaac Herzog addressed the United States Congress, describing the US-Israeli relationship as a “sacred bond.” However, his visit wasn’t universally received. For the second day in a row, protesters gathered in the US capital.
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US under fire over its big share in climate crisis
Jul 20, 2023 10:07The US has been leading calls to combat the global climate crisis, but Washington itself has refused to acknowledge its own share in the crisis. The United States has been the world's biggest polluter since the industrial revolution, emitting significant greenhouse gases, particularly carbon dioxide (CO2).
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People protest in Washington, DC as Israeli president visits US
Jul 20, 2023 04:02Protesters have gathered in front of the White House where US President Joe Biden met with his Israeli counterpart, Isaac Herzog. The demonstrators used the opportunity to condemn the Israeli regime for its crimes against Palestinians.
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Iran, Syria to boost judicial cooperation
Jul 20, 2023 02:32An official Iranian judicial delegation has paid a visit to Syria to meet with top officials in the country with the aim of increasing cooperation in the judicial and legal arenas.
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EU leaders come under pressure to change their Ukraine war policy
Jul 19, 2023 03:15Calls for peace negotiations to end the war in Ukraine overshadow a summit of leaders from the EU, Latin America and the Caribbean in Brussels. However, heads of governments from the 27-nation bloc made it clear they will not alter their strategy of sending deadly weapons to the warzone.
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Iranian, Omani FMs discuss issues of mutual interest
Jul 18, 2023 09:37Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian has held talks with his Omani counterpart Badr Albusaidi in Tehran. Following their meeting, the duo hailed Tehran-Muscat bilateral cooperation and called for further development of ties.