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As Trump Cosies Up To Pak's Asim Munir, US Report's "Red Flag" Caution
Bill Roggio, a senior fellow at the Foundation for Defence of Democracies, told the channel that Trump should not trust the Pakistanis and that Munir's ties to the IRGC are a "red flag" for the US.
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Iran's Exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahalvi Says Democracy Within Reach
Iran's exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi has said the country may be nearing a political turning point, telling CBS's 60 Minutes that "this is our chance now" as he outlined a plan for democratic transition after decades of clerical rule.
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Why India Has Not Condemned Khamenei's Death
PM Modi today said that the situation in West Asia (Middle East) was a matter of grave concern. "India stands for peace and stability," he said while addressing a joint press briefing with UK Prime Minister Mark Carney.
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Trump Planning New Superclub With India? All About Buzz On New Core-5 Grouping
US President Donald Trump is reportedly exploring a new elite 'C5', or 'Core Five', forum of world powers that would bring together America, Russia, China, India and Japan, sidelining the existing Europe-dominated G7 and other traditional groupings.
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NDTV Exclusive: Israel Calls India A Global Superpower, Says Ties "Stronger Than Ever"
Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar described India as a "global superpower" and said that relations between the two democracies are "stronger than ever", spanning from defence and innovation to counterterrorism and trade.
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Iran Threatens Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi With 'Physical Elimination'
Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi, who won the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize for her fight for women's and human rights in Iran, has received death threats from Tehran, the Nobel Committee said Friday.
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Ghost Of GBU-28: When US Bunker-Buster Bomb Shattered Saddam's Last Hope
American air power has been deployed several times to "establish democracy" and fight terrorism in the Middle East. In 1990, when Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait, the US launched Operation Desert Storm to fight the Iraqi forces.
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Regime Change In Iran May Give Rise To A More Threatening Force, Not Democracy
The timing and targets of Israels attacks on Iran tell us that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahus short-term goal is to damage Irans nuclear facilities in order to severely diminish its weapons program.
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Inside Lebanon Politics: Hezbollah, Iran And A Larger Battle For Hegemony
Lebanon's political system is deeply entrenched in sectarian divisions. The country is a confessional democracy, meaning that key political and military positions are reserved for representatives of specific religious sects.
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"Hallmark Of Our Democracy": Antony Blinken On US Campus Protests
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Friday that campus protests sweeping the United States over the Middle East were part of democracy, but criticised the "silence" over the Palestinian militants Hamas.
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In The Middle East, The Dream Of Democracy Is Dead
Seven years ago, a Tunisian street vendor set himself on fire in defense of his dignity, unknowingly triggering an avalanche of public demonstrations across the Middle East. People in the region wanted what was denied to them for almost a century - a fair order, better lives and a little breathing space.
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Hassan Rouhani Says Iran Ready to Help Bring Democracy to Syria, Yemen
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said today Tehran was ready to help bring democracy to war-torn Syria and Yemen and blamed the spread of terrorism in the Middle East on the United States.
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Iran's Hassan Rouhani Calls for 'United Front' Against Extremists
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Monday called for a "united front" to fight extremists in the Middle East where the Islamic State group controls territory in Iraq and Syria.
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South Korean Parliament Confirms Nomination of New Prime Minister
South Korea's parliament endorsed the appointment of Hwang Kyo-Ahn as prime minister today, whose immediate priority will be to tackle a MERS outbreak which has claimed 23 lives.
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US gives seal of approval to Egypt's new leaders
Supporters of deposed Egyptian president Mohamed Mursi prepared for confrontation on Friday, and the United States said Egypt's military had been "restoring democracy" when it drove him from office.
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As Trump Cosies Up To Pak's Asim Munir, US Report's "Red Flag" Caution
Bill Roggio, a senior fellow at the Foundation for Defence of Democracies, told the channel that Trump should not trust the Pakistanis and that Munir's ties to the IRGC are a "red flag" for the US.
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Iran's Exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahalvi Says Democracy Within Reach
Iran's exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi has said the country may be nearing a political turning point, telling CBS's 60 Minutes that "this is our chance now" as he outlined a plan for democratic transition after decades of clerical rule.
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Why India Has Not Condemned Khamenei's Death
PM Modi today said that the situation in West Asia (Middle East) was a matter of grave concern. "India stands for peace and stability," he said while addressing a joint press briefing with UK Prime Minister Mark Carney.
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Trump Planning New Superclub With India? All About Buzz On New Core-5 Grouping
US President Donald Trump is reportedly exploring a new elite 'C5', or 'Core Five', forum of world powers that would bring together America, Russia, China, India and Japan, sidelining the existing Europe-dominated G7 and other traditional groupings.
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NDTV Exclusive: Israel Calls India A Global Superpower, Says Ties "Stronger Than Ever"
Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar described India as a "global superpower" and said that relations between the two democracies are "stronger than ever", spanning from defence and innovation to counterterrorism and trade.
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Iran Threatens Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi With 'Physical Elimination'
Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi, who won the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize for her fight for women's and human rights in Iran, has received death threats from Tehran, the Nobel Committee said Friday.
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Ghost Of GBU-28: When US Bunker-Buster Bomb Shattered Saddam's Last Hope
American air power has been deployed several times to "establish democracy" and fight terrorism in the Middle East. In 1990, when Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait, the US launched Operation Desert Storm to fight the Iraqi forces.
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Regime Change In Iran May Give Rise To A More Threatening Force, Not Democracy
The timing and targets of Israels attacks on Iran tell us that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahus short-term goal is to damage Irans nuclear facilities in order to severely diminish its weapons program.
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Inside Lebanon Politics: Hezbollah, Iran And A Larger Battle For Hegemony
Lebanon's political system is deeply entrenched in sectarian divisions. The country is a confessional democracy, meaning that key political and military positions are reserved for representatives of specific religious sects.
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"Hallmark Of Our Democracy": Antony Blinken On US Campus Protests
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Friday that campus protests sweeping the United States over the Middle East were part of democracy, but criticised the "silence" over the Palestinian militants Hamas.
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In The Middle East, The Dream Of Democracy Is Dead
Seven years ago, a Tunisian street vendor set himself on fire in defense of his dignity, unknowingly triggering an avalanche of public demonstrations across the Middle East. People in the region wanted what was denied to them for almost a century - a fair order, better lives and a little breathing space.
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Hassan Rouhani Says Iran Ready to Help Bring Democracy to Syria, Yemen
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said today Tehran was ready to help bring democracy to war-torn Syria and Yemen and blamed the spread of terrorism in the Middle East on the United States.
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Iran's Hassan Rouhani Calls for 'United Front' Against Extremists
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Monday called for a "united front" to fight extremists in the Middle East where the Islamic State group controls territory in Iraq and Syria.
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South Korean Parliament Confirms Nomination of New Prime Minister
South Korea's parliament endorsed the appointment of Hwang Kyo-Ahn as prime minister today, whose immediate priority will be to tackle a MERS outbreak which has claimed 23 lives.
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US gives seal of approval to Egypt's new leaders
Supporters of deposed Egyptian president Mohamed Mursi prepared for confrontation on Friday, and the United States said Egypt's military had been "restoring democracy" when it drove him from office.
