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Death of an Iran prison doctor raises suspicion

Iran state television says 5 people have been sentenced to death over postelection turmoil

Iran sentences 5 to death in postelection turmoil

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Israeli military punishes troops for protesting West Bank settler outpost evacuation

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Afghanistan slips in corruption index despite billions in foreign aid to bolster government

Afghanistan slips in corruption index despite aid

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