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Iran vows action against US court ruling

POLITICS

Iran vows action against US court ruling

Iran says it will take “every lawful measure” against a court ruling that authorizes the seizure of around $2 billion of its frozen assets in the United States.

Bahrainis rap demolition of Shia mosques

PERSIAN GULF

Bahrainis rap demolition of Shia mosques

Bahraini protesters condemn the ruling Al Khalifah regime for demolishing several Shia mosques in the tiny Persian Gulf kingdom over the past few years.

US slams China for passing anti-NGOs law

FOREIGN POLICY

US slams China for passing anti-NGOs law

The US has denounced China after it passed a new law giving police more powers over foreign NGOs, many of whom are suspected to be working on behalf of Washington.

US state senator meets Assad

SYRIA

US state senator meets Assad

A US state senator meets with the Syrian president, calling for more support for the Damascus government.