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Image copyrightSAMID LOTFI/COURTESY CHRIImage captionMr Seyed-Emami’s death has caused widespread shock in Iran Iran’s judiciary says a prominent Iranian environmentalist in a Tehran prison killed himself because of the evidence against him in a spying case. Kavous Seyed-Emami, 63, a dual Canadian national, was arrested last month. His son said he did not believe heContinue reading “Kavous Seyed-Emami: Iran environmentalist’s death was suicide, Iran says”

Image copyrightEPAImage captionThe blast happened near the main carnival parade route At least eight people in Bolivia have died when a gas canister used by a street vendor exploded during the city of Oruro’s famous carnival celebrations. More than 40 others were injured, the authorities said. Several victims had to be airlifted to Bolivia’s mainContinue reading “Bolivia: Gas canister blast kills eight in Oruro carnival”

Image copyrightEPAImage captionMrs Merkel (R) sought to reassure her critics German Chancellor Angela Merkel has called for younger members of her party to fill ministerial positions in the new government. “We need to ensure that not only the over-60s are considered but also younger people,” she told German TV. She also defended “painful” concessions madeContinue reading “Germany: Merkel calls for younger ministers in new government”

Image copyrightAFPImage captionPresident Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital was strongly welcomed by Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu US President Donald Trump has said Israeli settlements “complicate” the peace process with Palestinians and urged “care” over the issue. He also told an Israeli newspaper that he did not believe the Palestinians, and possibly Israel asContinue reading “Trump warns Israel that settlements ‘complicate’ peace hopes”

Image copyrightPAImage captionHarvey Weinstein is facing dozens of accusations of abuse New York prosecutors have filed a lawsuit against the Weinstein Company, alleging that the studio failed to protect staff from Harvey Weinstein. Mr Weinstein has been accused of dozens of allegations of sexual abuse, including rape, but denies having non-consensual sex. The lawsuit followsContinue reading “Harvey Weinstein: New York state sues Weinstein Company”

Media captionCCTV captures masked men attacking Chatham shop The owner of a tanning salon has described how she feared for her life as three men attacked her shop with pick-axes and a spade. Tina Goldsmith, who runs Tattoos and Tanning in Chatham, Kent, said she was on her own in the salon when the raidContinue reading “Men attack Chatham salon with pick-axes and spade”

Image copyrightSEAN CLANCYImage captionLJ’s owner Sean Clancy said his pet was “lucky to be alive” A man is warning pet owners to be vigilant after his dog swallowed a fish hook while on their daily beach walk. Owner Sean Clancy became worried for chocolate Labrador LJ when he spotted string in the dog’s mouth duringContinue reading “Dog swallows fish hook on St Austell beach walk”

Image copyrightGOOGLEImage captionThe girl was approached by the suspect at about 14:00 GMT on Kincraig Close, Openshaw A man attempted to rape a 10-year-old girl when she became separated from her friends, police have said. The girl was approached by the suspect at about 14:00 GMT on Kincraig Close, Openshaw. She managed to escape duringContinue reading “Rape attempt on 10-year-old girl in Openshaw”

Image captionThe horses had been living at the back of the barn Two horses were killed and four vehicles destroyed when a barn was engulfed by fire. The blaze started at about 21:30 GMT on Saturday at the site off Hinckley Road in Sapcote, Leicestershire. The owner of the horses, who did not want toContinue reading “Two horses killed in Sapcote barn fire”

Image copyrightDAWN ST CLAREImage captionColin Spencer has been working as a lollipop man for 14 years A ban stopping an 83-year-old lollipop man from high-fiving schoolchildren has been lifted in a council U-turn. Colin Spencer has worked as a lollipop man for St George’s Primary School in Heaviley, Stockport, for 14 years. Stockport Council angered parentsContinue reading “Lollipop man’s high-five ban lifted in U-turn”