Four Iran security force members killed in attack: State media
Revolutionary Guards killed ‘during a terrorist act’ in Saravan region of Sistan-Baluchistan province
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Amnesty says at least 27 people in Iran could face execution after ‘sham’ trials
Iran Human rights puts figure at 39, saying families are pressured to keep quiet
Turkish court orders jail, political ban for Erdogan rival
The ruling comes just six months ahead of scheduled presidential and parliamentary elections
Houthis accused of torturing prisoner, concealing death from family for years
Omar Ahmed Al-Samae mercilessly tortured before being murdered
Iran likely to be ousted from UN women’s body
The 45-member Commission on the Status of Women meets annually with aims to promote women empowerment
Loud blast, shots heard near China hotel in Afghan capital
The Taliban claim to have improved national security since storming back to power in August last year
Iran carries out second execution over alleged protest crime
Activists warn that at least a dozen people already have been sentenced to death in closed-door hearings
Iran sentences five to death over killing of Basij paramilitary
Another 11 people, including 3 children, were handed lengthy jail terms
Two killed as demonstrators storm governor’s office in southern Syria
Syria’s pro-regime media said tens of ‘outlaws’ stormed the governor’s office
US-led forces resume normal patrols in Syria
Patrols were reduced following the Turkish strikes that began on Nov. 20 in Kurdish-controlled areas of Syria and Iraq
