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Once America's favourite in Syria, Kurdish-led militia faces extinction

SDF fighters arrive in the city of Qamishli after withdrawing from their stronghold of Aleppo. Reuters

Once America's favourite in Syria, Kurdish-led militia faces extinction

Syrian Democratic Forces risk losing remaining territory in the east after US went along with their defeat in Aleppo, sources say

President Donald Trump has said the US may meet Iranian officials and that he is in contact with Iran's opposition. AFP

Trump says countries doing business with Iran face 25% tariff on US trade

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Demonstrators hold placards during a protest against the Iranian regime outside the Embassy of Iran in London. EPA

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SDF fighters arrive in the city of Qamishli after withdrawing from their stronghold of Aleppo. Reuters

Once America's favourite in Syria, Kurdish-led militia faces extinction

Syrian Democratic Forces risk losing remaining territory in the east after US went along with their defeat in Aleppo, sources say

When will the internet be restored in Iran?

An anti-regime protester at the Iranian embassy in London. Many Iranians abroad have been unable to reach relatives inside the country. AFP

Internet shutdown leaves Iranians dreading aftermath of protests

Fashion student 'shot in the head at close range' in Tehran protests

A pre-revolution Iranian flag is carried as protesters take part in a rally in support of the protest movement in Iran outside Downing Street in London on January 11. EPA

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President Donald Trump has said the US may meet Iranian officials and that he is in contact with Iran's opposition. AFP

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A protester waves the flag of the Iranian monarchy after climbing the country's London embassy. AFP

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