Trump backs Iranian protesters

US President Donald Trump has expressed support for protesters in Iran who have taken to the streets over the government's downing of a Ukrainian airliner.
Germany, Russia to work for Middle East stability

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UN expects full investigation of Ukrainian plane crash
The United Nations' aviation agency expects a full investigation into the crash of a Ukrainian jetliner in Iran, said Farhan Haq, deputy spokesman for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, on Thursday.
US House votes to curb Trump war power on Iran
US lawmakers concerned about rushing to war with Iran adopted a measure Thursday aimed at reining in President Donald Trump's ability to take military action against the Islamic republic.
Soleimani successor: continuity figure in uncertain times
Esmail Qaani, the new commander of the shadowy Quds Force of Iran's Revolutionary Guards after the killing of Qasem Soleimani, represents a continuity choice ..............
Canada mourns plane crash victims
Sixty-three Canadian nationals were on board the Ukrainian passenger jet that crashed in Iran on Wednesday.
Trump meets Japan, S.Korea security officials
US President Donald Trump has met with top Japanese and South Korean national security officials amid stalled denuclearization talks with North Korea.