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Calls grow for Iran morality police to change course
Calls grow for Iran morality police to change course
by  AFP

In a rare move, Iranian newspapers on Thursday criticised the country's morality police, tasked with ensuring respect for Islamic laws, after a viral video of a woman pleading for her daughter to be released.

UK spy chief doubts Iran supreme leader will back nuclear deal
UK spy chief doubts Iran supreme leader will back nuclear deal
by  AFP

Britain's spy chief voiced doubt Thursday on reviving a landmark 2015 nuclear accord with Iran, saying Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei remained opposed despite marathon diplomacy with the United States. "I don't think the supreme leader of Iran wants to cut a deal.

Biden tests positive for Covid, 'very mild symptoms'
Biden tests positive for Covid, 'very mild symptoms'
by  AFP

President Joe Biden tested positive for Covid-19 on Thursday, his administration announced, saying the 79-year-old leader was experiencing "mild symptoms" and would carry out his full duties while isolating at the White House.

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