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Protesters quit Baghdad's Green Zone

Protesters leave Baghdad's Green Zone, 1 May

Shia Muslim activists who occupied Iraq's parliament on Saturday begin to leave Baghdad's government district after a call by their leaders.

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US presses Russia over Syria fighting

The US presses Russia over a plan to revive a nationwide ceasefire in Syria, particularly in the embattled city of Aleppo.

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Iran leader hails record vote for women

The president of Iran congratulates voters on electing a record number of women to parliament since before the 1979 Islamic revolution.

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  • 30 April 2016
  • From the section UK

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Race against time

Why Iran's moderates must capitalise quickly on poll win

Tactical targets

Hitting IS where it hurts - in the wallet

Jonathan Marcus Defence and diplomatic correspondent

'Loveliest' doctor

Killing of top Aleppo paediatrician touches a nerve

Turning point?

What might IS do to thwart the US aim of destroying it?

Mark Urban Diplomatic and defence editor, Newsnight

War of words

The difference between anti-Semitism and anti-Zionism

  • 29 April 2016
  • From the section Magazine

Roundabout of death

Why a junction near Jerusalem is so dangerous

  • 28 April 2016
  • From the section Magazine

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