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Why do media keep saying "Iran has a nuclear weapons program"?

Sat Oct 21, 2017 09:00:23

When it comes to Iran, do basic facts matter? Evidently not, since dozens and dozens of journalists keep casually reporting that Iran has a “nuclear weapons program” when it does not—a problem 'FAIR' has reported on over the years (e.g., 9/9/15).

Morocco foils Isis-led plot

Sat Oct 21, 2017 07:54:27

Morocco has thwarted a planned terrorist attack against a sensitive area in the Kingdom, the country’s interior ministry announced.

Ministers weigh plans to broaden Iran-Russia defense ties

Thu Oct 19, 2017 13:23:42

Iranian and Russian defense ministers explored avenues for the enhancement of military cooperation between Tehran and Moscow in the fight against terrorism and extremism.

Washington anti-deal approach shows US irresponsibility: Russian official

Thu Oct 19, 2017 13:06:33

Russian deputy foreign minister described on Thursday the approach adopted by the US administration against the Iran Nuclear Deal as a sign of Washington's irresponsibility.

US says Palestinian unity govt must recognise Israel, disarm Hamas

Thu Oct 19, 2017 12:59:30

A top aide to US President Donald Trump said Thursday that an emerging Palestinian unity government must recognise Israel and disarm Hamas, Washington's first detailed response to a landmark reconciliation deal signed last week.

Iran's Guards say missile programme will accelerate despite pressure - agency

Thu Oct 19, 2017 12:17:42

Iran's elite Islamic Revolutionary Guards said on Thursday that the country's ballistic missile programme would accelerate despite pressure from the United States and European Union to suspend it, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported.

Barack Obama returns to the political arena

Thu Oct 19, 2017 10:27:19

Barack Obama is returning to the political arena for the first time in months after keeping a low profile and avoiding direct confrontation with his White House successor.

Death toll rises to 42 in California wildfires

Thu Oct 19, 2017 10:20:31

The death toll from more than a dozen major wildfires still burning across Northern California's celebrated wine country rose to 42 on Wednesday, after search and rescue teams picking through burned out neighborhoods found another victim.

Myanmar has failed to protect Rohingya from atrocities: UN

Thu Oct 19, 2017 09:39:49

Myanmar's government has failed to meet its international obligations and protect Rohingya Muslims from the atrocities taking place in Rakhine state, two UN special advisers said Wednesday.

Turkey says it won't buckle in visa dispute

Wed Oct 18, 2017 14:27:49

Turkey's foreign minister says the country won't buckle under U.S. "impositions" as officials from both countries held discussions to try and resolve a dispute over visas.