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Gunman shoots dead 2 judges in Iran's capital tied to 1988 mass executions

Jan. 18, 2025 15:20 PM EST

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A man fatally shot two prominent hard-line judges in Iran's capital Saturday, officials said, both of whom allegedly took part in the mass execution of dissidents in 1988. No group immediately claimed responsibility for the shootings of the...

Russia and Iran have a troubled history despite their current alliance

Jan. 17, 2025 12:53 PM EST

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted his Iranian counterpart Friday for the signing of a broad pact between Moscow and Tehran. The Kremlin says the “comprehensive strategic partnership” agreement between Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will take...

Middle East latest: Netanyahu says deal to return hostages from Gaza reached after last snags

Jan. 16, 2025 21:27 PM EST

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Friday that a deal to return hostages held in the Gaza Strip has been reached. The announcement came a day after Netanyahu’s office said there were last minute snags in talks to free hostages in return for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of...