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Relatives of Beirut bomb victims can collect $2bn in frozen Iranian funds
Families have been seeking compensation for 1983 terror attack that killed 241 US Marines.
Iranian president Hassan Rouhani disagrees with tactics of 7,000 new 'veil policing' police
The president said government's first duty was to respect individuals - not to police veil etiquette.
Jordan becomes latest country to withdraw ambassador from Iran
It is the eighth country this year to either downgrade or sever relations with the country.
Iran has seen just $3bn released since nuclear deal says John Kerry
Kerry said a purported $100bn was nowhere near the true figure, which is closer to $55bn.
Iranian schoolgirls told to 'retain your chastity' by armed morality cops
The girls, who are 15 and 12, were shopping for school supplies when armed police confronted them.
Air France resumes flights to Iran ignoring gay crew who begged to opt out of 'route to death'
Airline allowed women to opt out of route but has not responded to requests from gay crew.
Doha oil meeting breaks up without agreement on output freeze
Talks fail after Saudi Arabia demands arch-rival Iran's participation in freeze.
Executed Iranian rape victim's mother urges PM Matteo Renzi to question Tehran on capital punishment
The letter implores Renzi to escalate questions on capital punishment to Tehran authorities while on a state visit.
Iran's morality police crack down on women for wearing veils that are too loose
The police have made raids in public places such as restaurants to clamp down on improper veiling.
Eight executed in Iran while Italian prime minister is in the country on trade visit
The executions follow a report highlighting the high levels of capital punishment in the Islamic Republic.
Two suspected migrants pulled from dinghy off Kent coast after making their own 999 call
The men were spotted about a mile off the coast of Kent, near Dover, and were found after they made their own 999 call asking for help
Iran faces internal backlash over child executions
Islamic Republic denies any such executions take place but not the number of under 18s on death row
Iran receives delivery of Russian S-300 missile system despite Israel fears
Deal was suspended under international sanctions but is now back on.
Marco Rubio proposes bill to prevent 'terrorist financing' Iran accessing US financial system
Rubio and fellow GOP senator Mark Kirk fear the President is relaxing rules on Iran gaining access to US dollars.
Death penalty: Global executions reach 25-year high according to Amnesty report
China, Iran and Pakistan governments top list of world's most prolific executors.
'The slaughter must end' says Amnesty International as global executions hit 25-year high
1,634 killed in 2015 as China, Iran, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and US named 'top five executioners'.
Air France: Making staff wear headscarves is an attack on the freedom of women everywhere
Air France betrayed Western values and insulted Iranian women who campaign against this oppressive law.
Air France headscarf row: Female crew allowed to opt out of Tehran route
Air France allows female crew to skip Tehran routes after staff protest against mandatory headscarf.
Air France stewardesses furious at new rules forcing them to cover their hair when staying in Iran
Air France says female crew members must wear headscarves when they arrive in Tehran.
Iran: Open letter calls on Tehran to stop persecuting Baha'i businesses
More than 50 business leaders have signed letter to stop the closure of firms linked to the minority faith.
Saudi Arabia-owned Al Arabiya shuts Beirut bureau amid rising tensions over Hezbollah and Iran
The state-owned channel blamed security concerns for laying off 27 staff members.
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei says both missiles and talks vital for national security
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said those endorsing only talks are either 'thoughtless or traitors'.
Hassan Rouhani abruptly cancels Austria visit citing security reasons
Iranian president cancels two-day visit to Vienna just hours before scheduled arrival.
Iran to gouge man's eye in 'eye for an eye' punishment
Iranian Supreme Court has reportedly ordered the sentence against the accused, identified as Saman.
Reza Zarrab: Turkey reels from gold bullion scandal as spotlight lands on Erdogan allies
A number of prominent Turkish politicians have been linked to a high-profile gold-bullion corruption case.
AIPAC Conference Live Stream 2016: Watch Donald Trump, Ted Cruz and other Republican hopefuls speak to pro-Israel audience
Trump and Cruz to adress American Israel Public Affairs Committee on Monday evening.
Iran unlikely to face sanctions over launch of ballistic missiles
The UN Security Council may issue a public reprimand for the launch.
Iran: Political prisoners film themselves building a bonfire and smuggle out footage
The Fire Festival celebrations held by prisoners were used to protest the regime.
Russia's Syria withdrawal: What does it mean for Israel?
Lesser of two very evil evils for Israel is President Assad.
US market close: Mixed picture for stocks as Dow Jones reaches 2016 high
The S&P 500 was weighed down by losses in the materials and energy sector.