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CNN — The World Cup in Qatar is practically a home tournament for Iran, only the narrow Persian Gulf separates...
CNN — As protesters took to the streets of Iran following the death in detention of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old...
CNN — When Farid’s friend called crying for help on Sunday, he jumped on his bike and quickly rode to...
Jerusalem CNN — Thousands of Palestinians turned out Friday to mourn a seven-year-old Palestinian boy who died, his father said,...
CNN — Iranian security forces arrested a woman after a photo of her and another woman eating at a Tehran...
Abu Dhabi, UAE CNN — Just days before the World Cup kicks off in Qatar, neighboring Dubai will celebrate the...
Kabul, Afghanistan CNN — A suicide bomb attack on an education center in Kabul has killed at least 23 people,...
CNN — Qatar World Cup organizers disputed Denmark kit manufacturer Hummel’s claims of human rights violations in the host country...
CNN — Brazil’s impressive end to its World Cup preparation was overshadowed by racist abuse as forward Richarlison had a...