A volunteer security official was reportedly also killed during the clashes. As Iran slips deeper into economic crisis, the unrest, which began Sunday in Tehran, has spread to other cities....
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Iranians can call the outside world again after over four days of a communications blackout and a brutal security crackdown that has killed hundreds of people. Follow DW for the latest....
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More than half of the victims were under 18, with two as young as 14 years old. Switzerland will hold a day of mourning on Friday in memory of the victims....
The fire that tore through a bar in Crans-Montana was likely started by sparklers in Champagne bottles coming too close to the ceiling, authorities have said. Follow DW for more....
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Local police said that a Berlin man bragged to guests that he kept large quantities of fireworks, which led to them receiving a tip....
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Germany and the United Kingdom are purchasing modern, mobile artillery for around 61 million euros. The deal is part of an intensified military cooperationâincluding plans for a joint long-range weapo...
The Israeli military said it hit a training compound and weapons depots on Friday, in an operation aimed at threats that âadvance terror plots against IDF forces and the State of Israel"....