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Iran summons Italian envoy in rebuke over protests


Friday, 30 December, 2022 , 09:35 AFP Iran has summoned the Italian ambassador to protest "interventionist" policies, the foreign ministry said late Thursday, a day after Rome called in Tehran's envoy over its response to nationwide protests.

Ten oil field workers killed in Syria attack: state media


Friday, 30 December, 2022 , 08:59 AFP An attack in eastern Syria killed 10 oil field workers, state news agency SANA reported on Friday, a day after Syrian Kurdish-led forces announced an offensive against jihadists.

Iran replaces central bank chief as rial hits record low


Thursday, 29 December, 2022 , 16:38 AFP Sanctions-hit Iran replaced the head of the central bank on Thursday, state media reported, as the value of the local currency plunged to new lows.

Turkish court refuses to release doctor in chemical arms trial


Thursday, 29 December, 2022 , 14:33 AFP A Turkish court Thursday refused to release a top doctor who faces years in jail for demanding a probe into the army's alleged use of chemical weapons against Kurdish fighters in Iraq.

Syria's Kurds launch offensive against IS militants


Thursday, 29 December, 2022 , 10:22 AFP Syrian Kurdish-led forces said Thursday they had launched an offensive against Islamic State group fighters, days after jihadist gunmen launched a deadly prison attack.

Turkey, Syria, Russia defence ministers meet for first talks since 2011


Wednesday, 28 December, 2022 , 20:48 AFP The defence ministers of Russia, Turkey and Syria met in Moscow on Wednesday, the first such talks since a war broke out in Syria, the Russian defence ministry said.

Turkey, Syria, Russia defence ministers meet for first talks since 2011


Wednesday, 28 December, 2022 , 16:36 AFP The defence ministers of Russia, Turkey and Syria met in Moscow on Wednesday, the first such talks since a war broke out in Syria, the Russian defence ministry said.

Italy summons Iranian envoy over protests


Tuesday, 27 December, 2022 , 21:28 AFP Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has summoned the Iranian ambassador to protest the "unacceptable" response to women-led protests in the Islamic republic, his office said Tuesday.

Dozens of Iran protesters risk death penalty: rights group


Tuesday, 27 December, 2022 , 16:48 AFP At least 100 Iranians arrested in more than 100 days of nationwide protests face charges punishable by death, Oslo-based group Iran Human Rights (IHR) said Tuesday.

Paris attack puts spotlight on the Kurdish question


Tuesday, 27 December, 2022 , 16:42 AFP The deadly attack on Kurds in Paris last week has highlighted the long plight of the non-Arab ethnic group of between 25 and 35 million people who remain stateless.