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Iran regains UN voting rights

South Korea used Tehran’s own frozen assets to pay off its debt to the global organization Majid Takht Ravanchi, Iran’s ambassador and permanent representative to the UN, confirmed on Sunday that Iran has earned back its voting rights after its membership fees were paid.  The suspended voting rights should be back in place on Monday. […]

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German public TV channel apologizes for showing projected election results 2 days BEFORE voting begins

As Germany’s elections inch closer, one TV channel has jumped the gun by displaying vote projections on a news ticker days before the poll. Drawing concerns and mockery, the broadcaster apologized for the false start. German broadcaster ARD’s Das Erste (‘The First’) television network gave its viewers an unlikely glimpse into the future on Friday, […]