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New Iranian Regional Governor Slapped in Face at Inauguration
From: Guardian The new governor of a north-western Iranian province was slapped in the face by an angry…
Biden Seeks to Reboot U.S. Sanctions Policy
From: Axios The Biden administration is rethinking the U.S. approach to sanctions after four years of Donald Trump…
GOP Lawmakers Concerned Biden Removed Sanctions To Appease Iran
From: Washington Free Beacon A group of 33 Republican lawmakers launched an investigation on Thursday into the Biden…
Private Groups Seek Government Funding to Keep Up Afghan Evacuation Flights
From: VOA WASHINGTON — With winter closing in across much of Afghanistan, American veterans organizations and other private groups…
Afghan Evacuee Charged with Rape in Montana, Governor Says, Demanding Resettlement Halt
From: Fox News An Afghan evacuee has been charged with the rape of a woman in Missoula, Montana, the state's…
Russia, China Back Aid for Afghans in Taliban Talks, Say US Should ‘Shoulder’ Costs
From: Fox News The Taliban won the backing from top U.S. adversaries in the call for international humanitarian aid to…
Women Reportedly Linked to IS Set Syria Camp on Fire
From: VOA QAMISHLI, SYRIA — Dozens of women linked to the Islamic State (IS) terror group set several…
Syria Says it Executed 24 People for Starting 2020 Wildfires
From: BBC Syria's government says it has executed 24 people convicted of deliberately starting deadly wildfires last year.…
Scoop: Israel and France Hold Secret Talks to End NSO Spyware Crisis
From: Axios Israeli national security adviser Eyal Hulata secretly visited Paris several days ago for talks with his…
Regional Powers Back Aid for Afghanistan, Press Taliban on Inclusivity
From: VOA ISLAMABAD — An international Russia-hosted meeting Wednesday pressed the Taliban to form a “truly inclusive” government in…