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BBC appeals to UN over Iranian harassment
Iran has previously denied intimidating staff at the Persian service, an outlet it has banned.
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BBC appeals to UN over Iranian harassment
Iran has previously denied intimidating staff at the Persian service, an outlet it has banned.

Iran 'fully responsible' for downing of flight PS752
Canada found no evidence the tragedy was premeditated but called out Iran's "recklessness".

New type of ancient human discovered in Israel
Researchers working in Israel have identified a previously unknown type of ancient human.

Activist dies after arrest by Palestinian officers
The family of Nizar Banat, a critic of the Palestinian Authority, says he was beaten during a raid.

Love-struck US army translator jailed for espionage
Mariam Thompson, 62, shared the names of US informants in Iraq to a man linked to Hezbollah.

Iran foils sabotage attack on nuclear agency - TV
State television says no casualties or damage were reported following the incident on Wednesday.

US government blocks Iran-affiliated news websites
The justice department says 36 websites linked to the Iranian government have been seized.
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BBC appeals to UN over Iranian harassment
Iran has previously denied intimidating staff at the Persian service, an outlet it has banned.

Iran 'fully responsible' for downing of flight PS752
Canada found no evidence the tragedy was premeditated but called out Iran's "recklessness".

New type of ancient human discovered in Israel
Researchers working in Israel have identified a previously unknown type of ancient human.

Activist dies after arrest by Palestinian officers
The family of Nizar Banat, a critic of the Palestinian Authority, says he was beaten during a raid.

Love-struck US army translator jailed for espionage
Mariam Thompson, 62, shared the names of US informants in Iraq to a man linked to Hezbollah.

Iran foils sabotage attack on nuclear agency - TV
State television says no casualties or damage were reported following the incident on Wednesday.

US government blocks Iran-affiliated news websites
The justice department says 36 websites linked to the Iranian government have been seized.

Iran 'fully responsible' for downing of flight PS752
Canada found no evidence the tragedy was premeditated but called out Iran's "recklessness".

New type of ancient human discovered in Israel
Researchers working in Israel have identified a previously unknown type of ancient human.

Activist dies after arrest by Palestinian officers
The family of Nizar Banat, a critic of the Palestinian Authority, says he was beaten during a raid.
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