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A man from Shiraz bares his scars: Shayan Sajadian’s best photograph
ByInterview by Chris Broughton August 20, 2025

‘Censorship in Iran is pervasive. The state is unwilling to allow an honest portrayal of public life. I focus on the overlooked’Shiraz, my home town, is widely known as the city of Hafez and Saadi – two of Iran’s greatest poets. It is celebrated for it…

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UN staff members hold vigil for aid workers killed in Gaza
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera August 20, 2025

UN staff held a vigil honouring over 500 aid workers killed in Gaza, calling for action to end the genocide.

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Italian football coaches seek suspension of Israel World Cup ties
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera August 20, 2025

Italy's national football team are due to play Israel in two World Cup qualifiers ahead of the 2026 tournament.

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Israel approves illegal settlement plan that would split occupied West Bank
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera August 20, 2025

Location of E1 is significant because it is one of the last geographical links between Bethlehem and Ramallah.

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Why is Europe leading the US in military aid to Ukraine?
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera August 20, 2025

Europe outpaces the US in military support to Ukraine. Donald Trump wants to lead in diplomacy and end Russia's war.

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Afghanistan bus crash death toll rises to 79, including 19 children
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera August 20, 2025

A passenger bus carrying Afghan returnees from Iran struck a motorcycle and a fuel truck, triggering a huge fire.

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Syrian and Israeli Officials Meet for U.S. Brokered Talks
ByEuan Ward and Gabby Sobelman August 20, 2025August 20, 2025

The talks in Paris brokered by the United States were the latest effort to reduce tensions between the two longstanding foes, and came after Israel launched airstrikes on the Syrian capital last month.

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Is Ukraine closer to peace after Trump’s meetings with Zelenskyy, Putin?
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera August 20, 2025

Analysts say as the US and Europe avoid direct military contact with Russia, a ceasefire is yet elusive.

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Is Ukraine closer to peace after Trump’s meetings with Zelenskyy, Putin?
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera August 20, 2025

Analysts say as the US and Europe avoid direct military contact with Russia, a ceasefire is yet elusive.

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Israel to call up around 60,000 reservists before planned offensive on Gaza City, says Israeli military official – as it happened
ByCharlie Moloney August 20, 2025August 20, 2025

This blog is now closed, you can read more on this story hereIsrael is “killing all prospects” for peace in the Middle East, Jordan’s foreign minister has said amid escalating international outrage over Israel’s plans for a new large-scale offensive in…

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