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'The world is watching': Tear gas and arrests as Iran tries to crack down on protests

Counter demonstrations have been organised for today.

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Dec 30th 2017, 7:10 PM

Japanese reporter shot dead in Syria

Mika Yamamoto’s father, who was also a journalist, said reports of her death were “too much to bear”.

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Aug 21st 2012, 11:07 AM