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After long tussle, Sweden to become NATO member


Thursday, 7 March, 2024 , 02:24 AFP — After two centuries of non-alignment and two years of torturous diplomacy, Sweden on Thursday becomes the 32nd member of NATO, a major step for a country once careful not to anger Russia.

18 killed in suspected IS attack on Syria truffle hunters: monitor


Wednesday, 6 March, 2024 , 14:29 AFP — Gunmen thought to be linked to the Islamic State group in Syria killed 18 people searching for truffles in the desert Wednesday, a war monitor said.

Iran's conservatives dominate elections marked by low turnout


Monday, 4 March, 2024 , 17:00 AFP — Iran's conservatives and ultra-conservatives secured a large majority in parliamentary elections, officials said Monday, in a vote marked by a turnout of 41 percent, the lowest since the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

Iran announces 41% turnout in parliamentary elections


Monday, 4 March, 2024 , 14:18 AFP — Iran on Monday announced a turnout of 41 percent in last week's elections for parliament and a key clerical body -- a record low since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, according to voting records.

Iran executes one over alleged Israel link to attack


Sunday, 3 March, 2024 , 17:53 AFP — Iran's judiciary has executed a "terrorist" over a drone attack that targeted a defence ministry site in central Iran last year, state media reported on Sunday.

Iran conservatives secure bulk of seats in elections: media


Sunday, 3 March, 2024 , 15:11 AFP — Iranian conservatives secured the bulk of seats in elections for a key clerical body and the national legislature, local media reported Sunday, estimating a record low turnout.

Polls for Iraq Kurd parliament further delayed to June


Sunday, 3 March, 2024 , 14:36 AFP — Iraqi Kurds announced Sunday that polls to elect a new parliament in the autonomous region would be held in June, after they were postponed from February because of political bickering.

Iran counts ballots in vote seen favouring conservatives


Saturday, 2 March, 2024 , 11:18 AFP — Iran began counting ballots on Saturday after a vote for parliament and a key clerical body, with local media estimating a low turnout and conservatives expected to dominate.

Iranians vote in elections as conservatives expected to dominate


Friday, 1 March, 2024 , 21:30 AFP — Iranians voted on Friday in elections for parliament and a key clerical body, amid fears of a low turnout and with conservatives expected to tighten their grip on power.

Iranians vote in elections as conservatives expected to dominate


Friday, 1 March, 2024 , 20:52 AFP — Iranians voted on Friday in elections for parliament and a key clerical body, amid fears of a low turnout and with conservatives expected to tighten their grip on power.