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Sweden moves to toughen anti-terror laws


Thursday, 2 February, 2023 , 11:52 AFP — Sweden's government on Thursday proposed new legislation to ban activities linked to extremist groups, in a move to toughen anti-terror laws, a key demand from Turkey to approve Stockholm's NATO bid.

Majority of Finns want to join NATO before Sweden: poll


Thursday, 2 February, 2023 , 09:50 AFP — A majority of Finns want to go ahead and join NATO even if Sweden's membership is delayed, a poll suggested Thursday, after Turkey said it could accept Finland without Sweden.

Iran says Israel 'responsible' for drone attack: envoy


Thursday, 2 February, 2023 , 08:16 AFP — Iran's envoy to the United Nations said arch-enemy Israel was "responsible" for a drone attack on a defence ministry site in central Isfahan province, Iranian media reported on Thursday.

Jihadists kill 11 soldiers in northwest Syria attacks: monitor


Wednesday, 1 February, 2023 , 19:59 AFP — Eleven Syrian soldiers were killed in the country's northwest on Wednesday in separate attacks carried out by the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham jihadist group, a war monitor reported.

Jihadists kill eight soldiers in northwest Syria: monitor


Wednesday, 1 February, 2023 , 17:08 AFP — Eight Syrian soldiers were killed in the country's northwest on Wednesday in an attack carried out by the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham jihadist group, a war monitor reported.

Protest-hit Iran says WhatsApp, Instagram to remain blocked


Wednesday, 1 February, 2023 , 15:26 AFP — Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi has vowed that WhatsApp and Instagram will remain blocked in the country, blaming the online platforms for stoking protests that started over four months ago.

Stay of execution for Iran protester on death row: judiciary


Wednesday, 1 February, 2023 , 12:55 AFP — An Iranian, sentenced to death for his actions during protests triggered by last year's death in custody of Mahsa Amini, has been given a stay of execution, the judiciary said Wednesday.

Syrians fear IS resurgence as Kurdish-led forces sweep Raqa


Wednesday, 1 February, 2023 , 11:03 AFP — From his rooftop in the Syrian city of Raqa, Youssef Nasser watches nervously as hundreds of heavily armed Kurdish-led fighters sweep the streets of what was once the de facto capital of the Islamic State group.

Turkish base in northern Iraq hit by rocket fire: Kurds


Wednesday, 1 February, 2023 , 10:29 AFP — A Turkish base in northern Iraq came under rocket attack Wednesday, the autonomous Kurdish region's counter-terrorism services said, without reporting any casualties.

Iran says Iraq-based Kurd groups 'involved' in drone attack: media


Wednesday, 1 February, 2023 , 10:02 AFP — Iran has accused Iraq-based Kurdish groups of being "involved" in a drone attack last week against a defence ministry site in the central province of Isfahan, Iranian media reported Wednesday.