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Paris shooting kills two, wounds four: prosecutor


Friday, 23 December, 2022 , 12:52 AFP A 69-year-old gunman opened fire at a Kurdish cultural centre and hairdressing salon in central Paris on Friday, killing two people and injuring four others, witnesses and prosecutors said.

Turkish doctor on 'terror' trial over chemical arms comment


Friday, 23 December, 2022 , 12:50 AFP The head of Turkey's main medical union went on trial Friday on "terror" charges linked to her calls for a probe into the army's alleged use of chemical weapons against Kurdish fighters in Iraq.

Turkish doctor on 'terror' trial over chemical arms comment


Friday, 23 December, 2022 , 11:42 AFP The head of the Turkish Doctors' Union went on trial Friday on "terror" charges linked to her calls for a probe into the army's alleged use of chemical weapons against Kurdish fighters in Iraq.

Iran executes three convicted rapists: judiciary


Thursday, 22 December, 2022 , 12:33 AFP Iran executed three convicted rapists in the southern city of Shiraz on Thursday, the judiciary said.

Turkey praises Sweden but says more needed for NATO membership


Thursday, 22 December, 2022 , 12:31 AFP Turkey on Thursday praised Sweden for responding to its security concerns but stressed more was needed to win Ankara's full backing for Stockholm's stalled NATO membership bid.

Two Iraqi soldiers killed in ambush blamed on jihadists


Thursday, 22 December, 2022 , 09:28 AFP Suspected jihadists in northern Iraq detonated bombs targeting military vehicles, killing two soldiers and wounding three, security sources said Thursday.

Children 'trapped' in Syria camps at risk: aid group


Wednesday, 21 December, 2022 , 12:05 AFP About 7,000 children of suspected foreign jihadists housed in overcrowded detention camps in northeast Syria are at risk of attack and must be repatriated, an aid organisation warned Wednesday.

Iran court orders retrial for protester on death row


Wednesday, 21 December, 2022 , 12:01 AFP Iran's Supreme Court has ordered a retrial for a young Iranian sentenced to death for his part in protests over the death of Mahsa Amini, the judiciary said on Wednesday.

Iran FM says held 'friendly' talks with Saudi counterpart


Wednesday, 21 December, 2022 , 09:04 AFP Iran's foreign minister said Wednesday he held a "friendly conversation" with his Saudi counterpart in Jordan, despite Tehran's repeated accusations that Riyadh has fanned months-long protests in the Islamic republic.

Countries pledge to support Iraq's 'stability' at Jordan summit


Tuesday, 20 December, 2022 , 19:00 AFP Leaders from the Middle East and beyond pledged Tuesday to support Iraq's "stability" and called for Baghdad to distance itself from foreign influence, at a summit aimed at helping resolve regional crises.