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Asked to ban female musicians, Tehran Symphony Orchestra cancels performance
Female members were banned from performing because they didn't wear appropriate head covering.
Lara Rebello Dec 07, 2015
Jason Rezaian: Washington Post cites 'immediate danger' to journalist jailed in Iran
Rezaian was convicted of spying but Iran has not clarified on how the judgement came to be.
Jigmey Bhutia Dec 03, 2015
Syria crisis: Don't Bomb Raqqa - Britain should stand with Syrian civilians to defeat Isis
Bashar al-Assad's atrocities and Russian bombs help keep Islamic State strong
Bissan Fakih Dec 01, 2015
Refugee crisis: Hundreds protest after Greek-Macedonian border closes to 'economic migrants'
Migrants from Pakistan, Iran, Morocco and other countries have been left stranded.
James Lillywhite Nov 30, 2015
Kenya arrests 'Iranian spies plotting attacks on Western targets'
Police hold Abubakar Sadiq Louw, 69, and Yassin Sambai Juma, 25, on accusations of being Iranian agents.
Umberto Bacchi Nov 28, 2015
Who will take over from Sultan Qaboos, Arab world's longest-serving ruler?
When Qaboos dies, what kind of power vacuum would be left?
James Tennent Nov 28, 2015
10 things you need to know about Oman
From political intrigue to lush monsoons, Oman is not all it seems.
James Tennent Nov 28, 2015
Iranian authorities arrest Isis terrorist cell ahead of Russian president Vladimir Putin's visit tomorrow
The Iranian Revolutionary guard have disrupted a terrorist cell in the Western region of Kermanshah.
William Watkinson Nov 22, 2015
Iran's revolutionary guard stage seizing Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque from Israel
In provocative war game thousands of troops stormed a replica of Jerusalem's holy site.
Tom Porter Nov 22, 2015
Paris attacks: Iranians in Paris say Isis 'are the heart of evil'
Iranian group holds vigil outside of Bataclan to condemn perpetrators of Paris attacks.
James Lillywhite Nov 20, 2015
Iran: Economy to surge by 6% after sanctions are lifted, as IIF estimates bigger growth than China
Implementation day is expected to take place in the beginning of 2016.
Bauke Schram Nov 16, 2015
London Kurdish Film Festival: Cinematic resistance tells story of war, refugees, and oppression
Films from Turkey, Syria, Iran and Iraq tell stories of Kurdish resistance.
Orlando Crowcroft Nov 11, 2015
London Kurdish Film Festival: Clips for five feature films not to miss
Directors from Iraq, Turkey, Syria, Iran and Europe feature in the festival's 15th year
Orlando Crowcroft Nov 11, 2015
Iran: President Hassan Rowhani prepares for first state visit to Europe in over a decade
Hassan Rowhani will become the first Iranian president to visit Europe in a decade next week
William Watkinson Nov 10, 2015
Iran to ban brands such as Cola-Cola, Nike and Apple in American consumer goods blockade following nuclear deal
The Minister of Industry, Mines and Trade in Iran Mohammad Reza Nematzadeh will ban U.S. goods
William Watkinson Nov 07, 2015
Syria conflict: Iran threatens to withdraw from peace talks amid tension with Saudi Arabia
Tehran accuses Riyadh of playing 'unconstructive and negative' role in negotiations.
Karthick Arvinth Nov 03, 2015
Iran rocks! State lifts ban on live shows as musicians sound check a brave new world
Rock music was banned in Iran for decades
Maryam Babak Oct 31, 2015
Iranian-American businessman Siamak Namazi reportedly detained in Tehran
Dubai-based oil company executive reportedly arrested by Revolutionary Guard in mid-October.
Karthick Arvinth Oct 30, 2015
Pakistan sold nuke technology to Iran in 1980s says former president Rafsanjani
Rafsanjani has revealed that Pakistan gave his country 4,000 used centrifuges for enriching uranium.
Jigmey Bhutia Oct 30, 2015
Syria conflict: UN chief Ban Ki-moon calls for compromise to end civil war
Plea comes as powers backing rival factions in conflict meet in Vienna.
Karthick Arvinth Oct 30, 2015
Syria talks: US optimism could be short-lived as Saudi Arabia and Iran face off over Assad
US Secretary of State John Kerry has said he is optimistic about the talks.
Orlando Crowcroft Oct 29, 2015
Syria conflict: US to step up efforts to end civil war 'hell' as Iran enters talks
John Kerry says the international negotiations in Vienna crucial to reach a political solution.
Karthick Arvinth Oct 29, 2015
Iran missile test: UN Security Council asked to 'take appropriate action'
US, UK, France and Germany say 'Emad' missile launch violated UN sanctions on Iran.
Elsa Buchanan Oct 22, 2015
Iran tests ballistic missile capable of delivering nuclear weapon
Washington will seek further action from the UN Security Council in response to the ballistic missile test.
Romil Patel Oct 16, 2015
Bahrain refutes reports the country is in talks to buy Israeli Iron Dome
"The Gulf States... are most certainly not purchasing anything from the Israelis."
James Tennent Oct 16, 2015
Arab Gulf states in talks to buy Israeli Iron Dome anti-missile system
A deal, mediated by US, could be worth hundreds of billions of dollars to US and Israeli firms.
James Tennent Oct 15, 2015
Iran shows off medium and long range missiles in unprecedented TV footage
Tehran state television airs images of secret underground facilities packed with missiles and launchers.
Vasudevan Sridharan Oct 15, 2015
Iran to boycott Frankfurt Book Fair over Salman Rushdie's invitation
Even though Iran has boycotted the fair, organisers have confirmed the participation of around 10 Iranian publishers.
Jigmey Bhutia Oct 13, 2015
Nuclear deal: Iran's parliament supports historic agreement with huge majority
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has come out to prohibit negotiations with the US.
Bauke Schram Oct 13, 2015
Iran nuclear deal delegates receive death threats from hardline lawmakers
"We will kill you and bury you under cement at the Arak reactor," Iran's negotiators have been told.
Vasudevan Sridharan Oct 12, 2015
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