US takes aim at Muslim Brotherhood in Arab world
The United States on Tuesday designated the Muslim Brotherhood branches in Egypt, Lebanon and Jordan as terrorist organizations, fulfilling a long demand of Arab allies and US conservatives.
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Gloucester sign Springbok World Cup-winner Kleyn
Gloucester have signed World Cup-winning South Africa lock Jean Kleyn for next season, the English Prem strugglers announced on Tuesday.
Read moreTrump tells Iranians 'help on its way' as crackdown toll soars
US President Donald Trump urged Iranians on Tuesday to keep protesting against the country's theocratic leadership, telling them "help is on its way" as international outrage grows over a crackdown one rights group said has likely killed thousands.
Read moreIran threatens death penalty for 'rioters' as concern grows for protester
Iranian authorities will press charges punishable by death against some individuals arrested during recent demonstrations, prosecutors said on Tuesday, as concern grew that one man arrested during the protests already risks imminent execution.
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US ends protection for Somalis amid escalating migrant crackdown
The United States said Tuesday it would end a special protected status for Somalis, telling them they must leave the country by mid-March under an escalating crackdown on the community.
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Oil prices surge following Trump's Iran tariff threat
The price of oil surged around three percent on Tuesday as US President Donald Trump announced steep tariffs on anyone trading with Iran, sparking expectations the threat will restrict supplies of crude.
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Fashion student, bodybuilder, footballer: the victims of Iran's crackdown
Rubina was a budding fashion designer inspired by Iran's multi-ethnic population. Rebin was an up-and-coming teen footballer. Mehdi was a champion bodybuilder who also won weightlifting titles. Erfan had just turned 18.
Read more'We choose Denmark,' says Greenland ahead of W. House talks
Greenland would choose to remain Danish over a US takeover, its leader said Tuesday, ahead of crunch White House talks on the future of the Arctic island which President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened.
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Trump tells Iranians to 'keep protesting', says 'help on its way'
US President Donald Trump urged Iranians on Tuesday to keep protesting against the country's theocratic leadership, telling them "help is on its way" as international outrage grows over a crackdown rights groups say has left at least hundreds dead.
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Italian Olympians 'insulted' by torch relay snub
Persistent complaints by former Italian Olympians that they had been snubbed as relay torchbearers in favour of celebrities, drew a reaction Tuesday from politicians led by Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini.
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