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Screen grab of Iranian TV showing missile test launch
Iran test-fires advanced missile
Iran says it has successfully test-fired an improved version of a medium-range missile, drawing Western protests.
Iran's arsenal of missiles
Iran tests medium-range missile
UN sanctions against Iran

Mahmoud Abbas Palestinians extend Abbas's term
The term of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is extended until new polls, the Palestine Liberation Organisation rules.

US tank and people in Kunar region Afghans release Iraqi journalist
Iraqi journalist Ghaith Abdul-Ahad and two Afghan reporters held hostage for six days in Afghanistan are released.

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Crises multiply for beleaguered Sanaa government
Tony Blair with British troops in Basra, in 2004 Blair's admission
Former UK PM backed Iraq war regardless of WMD
The Arak plant in 2002 (</I>image: DigitalGlobe</i>) Nuclear memo
Leaked Iranian document raises tough questions

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