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Khamenei adviser: Islamic countries need nukes
Forghani, who formerly called on Iran to annihilate Israel, argues that Islamic Republic needs nukes to repel US threat.
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Iran steps up crackdown on Christians
Iran's stepped up its crackdown on the country struggling Christian community by closing a church in Tehran.
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Missile Attack on Tel Aviv Might Force Evacuation
The entire population of Tel Aviv would be evacuated if unconventional missiles were to strike the city.
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Syrian army uses children as 'human shields': UN
The United Nations branded the Syrian government as one of the worst
offenders on its annual "list of shame" of conflict countries.
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UN-Backed PA NGO to Children: Replace Cigarettes with Guns
A Palestinian Authority-based NGO, the Burj Luq-Luq Social Center
Society organization, recently performed a puppet show for children in
east Jerusalem to promote non-smoking.
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Settler organization granted control over spring in East Jerusalem
A right-wing organization that was granted use yesterday of an ancient
East Jerusalem spring said the move would keep Haredi men from bothering
the tourists.
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Church of England warning on gay marriage
The Church of England has warned that proposals to legalise gay marriage could undermine its status.
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Russia protests: Putin opponents march in Moscow
Thousands of Russian anti-government protesters are taking part in a
major rally in Moscow to demand fresh elections and a new president.
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'Oldest galaxy' discovered using Hawaii telescope
A team of Japanese astronomers using telescopes on Hawaii say they have seen the oldest galaxy yet discovered.
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MK: Kadima Inciting a Civil War
The Kadima party has been inciting hate for selfish political reasons,
MK Yisrael Eichler (United Torah Judaism) accused Tuesday.