Iran suffers new blow as Israel kills intel chief
Iran suffered a fresh blow Wednesday with the killing of its intelligence minister as the new supreme leader, yet to be seen since replacing his slain father, vowed to avenge the death of the country's security chief.
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Slovakia curbs diesel sales, ups prices for foreigners
The Slovak government said Wednesday it would restrict diesel sales for 30 days because of a shortage due to the suspension of supplies by the Druzhba pipeline.
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Oscar-winner Sean Penn meets troops in frontline Ukraine
US actor Sean Penn met frontline troops in Ukraine, pictures showed Wednesday, the latest appearance in a surprise tour of the war-torn country after skipping the Oscar awards ceremony on Sunday.
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Thousands rally in Istanbul to mark year since mayor's arrest
Thousands of people gathered outside Istanbul City Hall Wednesday to mark one year since the arrest of the city's mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu in a graft probe widely seen as a politically motivated act against the key opponent of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
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WNBA, players union agree 'transformative' labor deal: official
The WNBA and the league's players' union have reached a verbal agreement on a record-breaking labor deal, officials said Thursday, heading off the prospect of a strike.
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US Fed holds rates unchanged over 'uncertain' Iran war implications
The US Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged as expected Wednesday, in defiance of President Donald Trump as the world's largest economy battles stubborn inflation, weak labor demand and an "uncertain" economic outlook due to the war in Iran.
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Senegal govt calls for investigation into Cup of Nations decision
Senegal on Wednesday called for an "independent international investigation" into corruption following the Confederation of African Football's (CAF) decision to strip the country of its Africa Cup of Nations title and award it to Morocco.
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From Faraja to Sepah: Iran's multiple security forces
Since the 1979 revolution, Iran has taken steps to ensure it is not reliant on a single security force but rather multiple structures to defend the Islamic republic against external and internal threats.
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Billionaire Dyson buys 50 percent stake in Bath rugby
British billionaire businessman James Dyson has acquired a 50 percent stake in Bath, the English Prem rugby champions announced Wednesday.
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Senegal demands 'corruption' probe over AFCON decision as Morocco defend appeal
Senegal's government said on Wednesday it wanted an "independent international investigation" into corruption after its national team were sensationally stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations title with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) declaring Morocco champions, two months after their chaotic final.
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