Iran signals plans for fast trials and executions for detained protesters despite US warnings

By JON GAMBRELL, DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP):- Iran’s judiciary head signaled Wednesday there would be fast trials and executions ahead for suspects detained in nationwide..

Death toll from Iranian protests surpasses 2,000, activists say, as chaos recalls 1979 revolution

By JON GAMBRELL, DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP):- The death toll from nationwide protests in Iran surpassed 2,000 people on Tuesday, activists said, as Iranians made phone calls abroad for the..

Trump says Iran wants to negotiate as the death toll in protests rises to at least 599

By JON GAMBRELL and JULIA NIKHINSON, DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP):- U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran wants to negotiate with Washington after his threat to strike the Islamic Republic..

Protests in Iran near the 2-week mark as authorities intensify crackdown on demonstrators

By JON GAMBRELL, DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP):- Protests sweeping across Iran neared the two-week mark Saturday, with the country’s government acknowledging the ongoing demonstrations..

Iran supreme leader signals upcoming crackdown on protesters ‘ruining their own streets’ for Trump

By JON GAMBRELL, DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP):- Iran signaled Friday that security forces would crack down on protesters, directly challenging U.S. President Donald Trump’s pledge to..

Protests erupt in Iran’s capital after exiled prince’s call; internet cuts out soon after

By JON GAMBRELL, DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP):- People in Iran’s capital shouted from their homes and rallied in the street Thursday night after a call by the country’s exiled crown prince..

Iran army chief threatens preemptive attack over ‘rhetoric’ targeting country after Trump’s comments

By JON GAMBRELL, DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP):- Iran’s army chief threatened preemptive military action Wednesday over the “rhetoric” targeting the Islamic Republic, likely referring to..

At least 24 Venezuelan security officers killed in US operation to capture Maduro, officials say

By REGINA GARCIA CANO, AAMER MADHANI and MEGAN JANETSKY, CARACAS, Venezuela (AP):- At least 24 Venezuelan security officers were killed in the dead-of-night U.S. military operation to..

Maduro says ‘I was captured’ as he pleads not guilty on drug trafficking charges

By MICHAEL R. SISAK, LARRY NEUMEISTER and ERIC TUCKER, NEW YORK (AP):- Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro declared himself “innocent” and a “decent man” as he pleaded not guilty to..

Rubio says US won’t govern Venezuela but will press for changes through oil blockade

By REGINA GARCIA CANO, MATTHEW LEE, WILL WEISSERT and ERIC TUCKER, WASHINGTON (AP):- Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggested Sunday that the United States would not govern Venezuela day-to-day..

North Korea says latest missile tests involves hypersonic weapons system

By HYUNG-JIN KIM, SEOUL, South Korea (AP):- North Korea said Monday that leader Kim Jong Un observed test-flights of hypersonic missiles and underscored the need to bolster the country’s..

How cocaine and corruption led to the indictment of Maduro

By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and LARRY NEUMEISTER, NEW YORK (AP):- A newly unsealed U.S. Justice Department indictmen t accuses captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro of running a..

Venezuelans wonder who’s in charge as Trump claims contact with Maduro’s deputy

By REGINA GARCIA CANO, JUAN ARRAEZ and ISABEL DEBRE, CARACAS, Venezuela (AP):- Venezuelans on Saturday scrambled to understand who was in charge of their country after the U.S. military captured..

US captures Venezuela’s leader and his wife in a stunning operation and plans to prosecute them

By REGINA GARCIA CANO, KONSTANTIN TOROPIN and ERIC TUCKER, Maduro and flew him out of the country in a stunning military operation early Saturday that plucked a sitting leader from office — the..

Kim’s daughter visits family mausoleum, promoting her potential status as heir in North Korea

By HYUNG-JIN KIM, SEOUL, South Korea (AP):- The teenage daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un made her first known visit to a sacred family mausoleum, a step that experts say bolstered her..

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