UK Opens War Crimes Investigation of Asma al-Assad
London’s Metropolitan Police opens preliminary investigation into possible war crimes by Asma al-Assad, UK-born wife of Syria’s leader Bashar al Assad.
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Author: Scott Lucas
UPDATED: Iran “Frees” Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe — But Holds Her on New Charge
Iran’s authorities have filed a new criminal charge against former political prisoner Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe to keep her in the country.
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Biden Administration Deploys Emergency Agency Over Unaccompanied Minors on Border
The Biden Administration deploys the Federal Emergency Management Agency to the southern US border to help care for unaccompanied minors.
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Iran’s Zarif Warns on Nuclear Talks: US Making “Future Progress More Difficult”
Stung by South Korea block on Iran assets, Foreign Minister Zarif chides Biden Administration for making “future progress more difficult” in nuclear talks.
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Faster and Stronger: US Coronavirus Vaccine Campaign Accelerates
US Coronavirus vaccine campaign accelerates, as President Biden pledges availability for all adult Americans by May 1 — 40% increase in pace in past month
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China Scooping Up Heavily-Discounted Iran Oil
China buys up heavily-discounted Iranian oil, more than doubling purchases this month to reach a 2-year high, using the “gray market” to avoid US sanctions.
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