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Iranian CEO of Gem TV Saeed Karimian shot dead in Istanbul drive-by assassination

Iranian CEO of Gem TV Saeed Karimian shot dead in Istanbul drive-by assassination

The founder of Persian-language Gem TV Saeed Karimian was shot dead in Istanbul. According to Doğan news agency, Karimians car was stopped by a Jeep and shots were fired. The Jeep was later found abandoned and burned.Initial police findings point to a financial disagreement as the motive for the assassination.Irans government has accused Gem TVs satellite channels of promoting Western values. A Tehran court tried Karimian in absentia last year for acting against national security. Apr 30, 2017
North Koreas Kim Jong-un oversees live-fire drills in Wonsan

North Koreas Kim Jong-un oversees live-fire drills in Wonsan

North Korea state-run television KRT, on 28 April, shows leader Kim Jong-un inspecting a live-fire exercise to mark the 85th anniversary of the founding of the army. North Korea, regularly threatens to destroy the United States and says it will pursue its nuclear and missile programs to counter any perceived U.S. aggression. Recently President Donald Trump said that all-out conflict with North Korea is very likely, although he would prefer a diplomatic solution. Apr 28, 2017
Dozens of Syrian refugees killed in blasts while entering Aleppo in buses

Dozens of Syrian refugees killed in blasts while entering Aleppo in buses

Dozens of people have been killed in a bomb attack near Aleppo. Several cars and buses transporting refugees were destroyed. The blast took place during an evacuation of civilians out of besieged areas.This ‘Four Towns’ deal was brokered by Iran and Qatar. The exchange was meant to guarantee safe transport between government and rebel-held areas. The deal has since been halted, with many people stranded at checkpoints. Apr 15, 2017
Irans Hassan Rouhani registers for second term in upcoming presidential elections

Irans Hassan Rouhani registers for second term in upcoming presidential elections

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani will run in upcoming elections for a second term. Rouhani contributed to the landmark nuclear deal with six countries, including the US, in 2015. Hardliners in Iran believe he made too many concessions to reach a deal.Rouhani’s main rival in the elections will be conservative cleric Ebrahim Raisi. Irans presidential elections will be held on 19 May. Apr 15, 2017
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