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Western sanctions on Iran are hostile and unhelpful: Iranian foreign minister
On Monday, the 27-member European Union imposed sanctions on prominent Iranian officials and entities
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Assisted dying bill introduced in UK parliament, sparking concern from church leaders
Currently, assisted suicide is banned in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with imprisonment
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Iran says Israeli attack on nuclear sites 'very unlikely'
Agency spokesman Behrouz Kamalvandi said the country would be able to "quickly compensate" for any damage.
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Over 140 dead after fuel tanker blast in northern Nigeria, officials report
Victims were burnt to death on Tuesday trying to collect fuel that had spilled from the crashed vehicle at Majia
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US urges Israel to ensure aid flows into Gaza under military assistance law
The State Department sent a letter urging Israel to improve aid delivery to Palestinians
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Singapore jets escort Air India Express plane after bomb threat
Two air force F-15 jets were deployed to escort the jet "away from populated areas" before it landed safely at airport
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New Taliban law forbids media from publishing images of living beings
Afghan media face new restrictions as the Taliban bans publishing images of living beings.
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India recalls envoy to Canada amid probe over Sikh separatist leader's killing
The withdrawal of India’s ambassador is a major escalation in the fraught ties between the nations
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Lalanne's wild wonders
Renowned French sculptor's animal creations fetch $59M
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PM Netanyahu tells UN chief to relocate peacekeepers from southern Lebanon to ensure their safety
PM claims forces repeatedly asked UNIFIL to leave but faced refusals, providing "human shield to Hezbollah terrorists"