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Human Rights
Syria deaths increase despite UN deadline
At least 70 people have been killed in shelling and firefights between government troops and army defectors in Syria, according to reports.
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Iran
Iran crude output may fall 1 mln bpd by July-JPM
Iran's crude oil production could fall 1 million barrels per day by the end of June to below 2.5 million bpd, JPMorgan said in note to clients on Thursday, saying refiners have cut demand for oil from the Islamic Republic faster than…
Iran
Iran declines meeting in Europe for nuclear talks
Diplomatic sources say Iran has so far declined proposals to hold nuclear talks with the G5+1 in three European countries.
Human Rights
Fresh clashes in Syria ahead of UN mission
Fierce clashes have been reported between Syrian government forces and opposition fighters in Douma, near the capital Damascus, and in other parts of the country, amid doubts over the government's declared commitment to meeting an imminent…
Kurdistan
Iraq's Kurdistan Region Halts Oil Exports to Baghdad
A dispute between the Iraqi central government and the Kurdish autonomous region is gaining momentum after Kurdistan halted oil exports to Baghdad.
Iran
Dance and song to be omitted from preschool programs in Iran
The head of Iran's Welfare Organization has warned preschool and daycare centres against teaching "immoral programs such as dancing" to children.
U.S. struggles with Iran for influence in Iraq
The first major test of U.S. post-war influence in Iraq is now raging over efforts to stop Iran from funneling arms to Syria through Iraqi airspace, but the Iraqis are either unwilling or unable to assure the United States the shipments…
Kurdistan
A Kurdish Labor lost his life due to blizzard and severe storm
A Kurdish porter lost his life on the seventh day of New Year because of the storm and extreme cold weather.
Human Rights
Ahmadinejad praises Syrian handling of uprising
- Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadeinejad praised Syria's government for its handling of an uprising against President Bashar Assad, saying Iran would do “all in its power to support this country,” according to state media.
Human Rights
Syria 'accepts' Annan plan to end strife
The Syrian government has agreed to accept the joint UN-Arab League envoy Kofi Annan's six-point plan on ending the violence in Syria, the former UN chief's spokesman has said.