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‘Intense concentration’ key to World Cup progress: Iran’s Azmoun

Zenit St. Petersburg striker Sardar Azmoun believes “intense concentration” can lead Iran to a third consecutive place at the World Cup.

North Africa’s Al-Qaeda names new leader as Takfiris expand foothold

The North African offshoot of the Al-Qaeda terrorist group reportedly appointed a new leader after confirming the death of its former leader killed in...

US blacklisting of Houthis will worsen Yemen humanitarian crisis: Experts

Political analysts and American lawmakers warned about a US plan to label the Houthi Ansarullah movement a “foreign terrorist organization”, saying it would aggravate...

Biden wants Congress to pass virus aid in lame-duck session

US President-elect Joe Biden is pushing Congress to approve billions of dollars in emergency COVID-19 assistance before he takes office, saying in a meeting...

Iran reports 475 more deaths from coronavirus

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‘Save yourselves’, Ethiopia tells Tigrayans in push on rebel capital

Advancing Ethiopian troops plan to surround the Tigray region’s rebel-held capital with tanks and may shell the city to force surrender, a military spokesman...

US hits 12m COVID-19 cases as many Americans defy Thanksgiving travel guidance

The US recorded its 12th million COVID-19 case on Saturday, as millions of Americans were expected to travel for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, ignoring...

US should prove its willingness to return to JCPOA before any talks: MP

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