Paris, France, Sept 17, 2026 (AFP) - 'One of the kindest people': Taraneh, 21, facing execution in Iran

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2026-09-17

On the nights of January 8 and 9, twin sisters Taraneh and Romina Rahimi joined thousands of others in protests against the Iranian authorities in the central city of Isfahan. The 20-year-olds chanted anti-government slogans in the city's Shohada Square during two nights of rallies that took place across the country and were suppressed in a crackdown that rights groups say left thousands dead. A week later, both young women were suddenly arrested......

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Istanbul, Sept 17, 2026 (AFP) - Top adviser says Erdogan to run again for Turkey presidency in 2028 vote: media

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Stockholm, Sept 17, 2026 (AFP) - Sweden's left-wing wins election thriller

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Stockholm, Sept 17, 2026 (AFP) - Sweden's PM Kristersson resigns following election defeat

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Dublin, Sept 17, 2026 (AFP) - Ireland to boycott Eurovision 2027 over Gaza: broadcaster

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London, Sept 17, 2026 (AFP) - Stocks mostly rise after US Fed rate hike, oil eases

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Strasbourg, France, Sept 17, 2026 (AFP) - Carney says no one can 'dictate' Canada's international agreements

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Ankara, Sept 17, 2026 (AFP) - Turkey proposes Russia-Ukraine deal to end Black Sea shipping attacks: diplomatic source

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Vienna, Sept 17, 2026 (AFP) - IAEA members raise 'concern' over North Korea nuclear expansion

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