Nine killed in Iranian protests after death of 22yo woman in police custody
Demonstrators in a dozen cities vent anger over social repression.
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Salma al-Shehab accused of "disturbing public order" and "destabilising social fabric".
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Churchgoers leap from upper floors during one of Egypt's worst fire tragedies in years.
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George W Bush faces backlash over 'brutal invasion of Iraq' gaffe
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Inquiry points to Israeli fire killing journalist
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Horrific scenes as Israeli police attack mourners at slain journalist's funeral
The violent scenes will likely to add to the grief and outrage across the Arab world.
NZ peacekeepers to stay in Africa, Middle East
Expert says overseas deployment good chance for NZDF to learn new skills.
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'We think, when will it be my turn?': Palestinians decry Israeli raids as collective punishment
Israeli forces have carried out a widespread campaign of raids across the West Bank.
No man, no travel: Taliban blocks unaccompanied women from flights
Dozens of women were denied flights home due to a lack of male guardians.
Muslim American travellers sue after being grilled by US border officers
The invasive, stigmatizing questions served no legitimate purpose said an attorney.
Reality TV star faces backlash over promoting tourism in Saudi Arabia
The star was swiftly condemned for promoting tourism in the hard-line Islamic nation.
Iran releases Brit pair after six years
British-Iranian dual national Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe boards flight to United Kingdom.
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'Shut up!' House speaker's stern words for two 'right-wing' members
Nancy Pelosi scolds Republican Reps Marjorie Taylor Greene and Lauren Boebert.
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New York Times: Around 4000-5000 people are estimated to be crossing into Iran each day.
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