French embassies face closure over prophet’s cartoon
September 20th, 2012 - 12:07 am ICT by IANS
Moscow, Sep 19 (IANS/RIA Novosti) France will close several of its embassies and schools around the world amid concerns of a backlash after a cartoon of the Prophet Muhammad appeared ... Read more...
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Embassies in Yemen reopen after closures over threats (Lead)
January 5th, 2010 - 4:05 pm ICT by IANS
Sana'a (Yemen), Jan 5 (DPA) The US embassy in this Yemeni capital reopened to the public Tuesday after a two-day closure prompted by threats from the regional branch of Al Qaeda, ... Read more...
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Iran trials to continue; 12 policemen, judge to be charged
August 16th, 2009 - 1:04 am ICT by IANS
Tehran, Aug 15 (DPA) The trial of Iranian dissidents was set to continue Sunday, while at least 12 police officials and a judge face charges of mishandling political prisoners, ILNA news agency ... Read more...
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