Why Are Iranians Protesting? What to Know About the Unrest.
Demonstrations that began as outrage over the economy have spread across the country, amid an escalating crackdown by the authorities.
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British skier killed in avalanche in French Alps
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How volatile is the situation in Iran?
The country has been rocked by two weeks of widespread protests since the currency collapsed.
Unpredictable Trump weighs up Iranian pleas for help against calls for restraint
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