The US president had previously pledged to help anti-government protesters amid unrest in the Islamic Republic
President Donald Trump is weighing the possibility of ordering new strikes against Iran in response to the government’s crackdown on…
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Trump considering new strikes in Iran – NYT
The US president had previously pledged to “help” anti-government protesters amid unrest in the Islamic Republic
President Donald Trump is weighing the possibility of ordering new strikes against…
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Urgent: Trump briefed on options for military strikes in Iran — NYT
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 (Xinhua) — U.S. President Donald Trump has been briefed in recent days on new options for military strikes in Iran, The New York Times reported on Saturday, citing multiple anonymous U.S. officials familiar with the matter.
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Daily World Briefing, Jan. 11
China, Tanzania pledge to align development strategies
Tanzania and China have committed to synergizing the implementation of development strategies to boost common development, according to a joint press communique released on Saturday.
The…
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Iranian Protesters Remain On Streets As Trump, West Step Up Pressure On Tehran
Iranian protesters showed no signs of letup as the country entered the 15th straight day of anti-government demonstrations despite a mounting crackdown by security forces and as the West, led by US President Donald Trump, intensified pressure on…
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Trump declares emergency to protect Venezuelan oil funds held by US
The president said the US wants control over Caracas petroleum production and trade
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order blocking courts and creditors from laying claim to Venezuelan oil sales revenue held in US Treasury…
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Mass killings reported as security forces use live fire on Iran protesters
Videos and eyewitness accounts reviewed by Iran International showed crowds gathering after dark in Tehran, Isfahan, Mashhad, Tabriz and other cities despite gunfire, blocked roads and widespread disruptions to communications. The demonstrations…
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'Iran is looking at freedom; US ready to help': Donald Trump
Washington DC [US], January 11 (ANI): Amid the protests in Iran, US President Donald Trump said on Saturday (local time) that the United States stands ready to help the Middle-Eastern country, which is looking at ‘Freedom’ like never before.
He…
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Somalia denounces visit by Israeli foreign minister to Somaliland
NAIROBI/JERUSALEM: Somalia denounced a trip by Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar to Somaliland on January 6, 10 days after Israel formally recognised the self-declared republic as an independent and sovereign state.
Israel is the only country…
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Trump renews threats against Iran, saying U.S. "ready to help"
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 (Xinhua) — U.S. President Donald Trump said Saturday that the United States “stands ready to help” concerning the situation in Iran as he claimed Iran is “looking at FREEDOM,” renewing his threats against the Middle Eastern…
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