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09.01.2025 20:50 The man was being held with another inmate at a prison in the eastern city of Semnan, according to Iran's semi-official Tasnim News Agency.

09.01.2025 20:50 The young boys were killed with their cousin in a strike which Israel said targeted a "terrorist cell".

09.01.2025 01:10 At the time, many blamed Carter for not bringing the US hostages in Iran home. But one Marine says he saved his life.

08.01.2025 19:33 The body of Yousef Zyadna, 53, was found in an underground tunnel in the Rafah area, the military says.

08.01.2025 14:52 Eight children were reportedly among those killed in the al-Mawasi area and Khan Younis city overnight.

08.01.2025 14:52 Reports said Sala had been held in solitary confinement in Tehran's notorious Evin prison.

07.01.2025 17:50 The UN human rights chief says it is time Iran "stems this ever-swelling tide of executions".

07.01.2025 17:50 Video shows chaos inside an airport terminal in Sanaa, as passengers flee the strikes.

07.01.2025 08:10 The move has left 15 detainees in the prison - the smallest number at any point in its history.

07.01.2025 03:12 Shatha al-Sabbagh's family accuses the Palestinian Authority over her death in Jenin, but the PA blames "outlaws".

07.01.2025 03:12 More than 200 million Christians are associated with Orthodox Churches and most celebrate Christmas on 7 January.

06.01.2025 17:14 Two women and a police officer are killed after gunmen open fire on a bus and other vehicles in al-Funduq.

06.01.2025 07:51 The list is released as new Israeli air strikes kill dozens in Gaza over the weekend.

06.01.2025 07:51 The new authorities have promised justice for crimes under the Assads, but there are huge challenges involved.

05.01.2025 11:52 It comes as Israel intensified strikes on Gaza, killing 88 people over the past 24 hours, the Hamas-run health ministry says.