At a time of growing tension over its nuclear program, Iran reported on Wednesday that a nuclear scientist died in what was termed a “terrorist bomb blast” in Tehran.

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Iran has test-fired long-range missiles in the Gulf, reports say, at a time of increased tension over its nuclear programme.

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Oil giant BP says it will continue to sponsor four leading arts institutions, despite protests over its involvement.

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BP pledges £10m art sponsorship

Turkey’s foreign minister announces sanctions on Syria over its crackdown on protests, saying Syrian leaders had reached “the end of the road”.

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Turkey imposes sanctions on Syria

After U.N. reported concerns over its nuclear program.

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European Central Bank’s chief economist, Juergen Stark, resigns amid reports about disagreements over its bond buying policy.

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Chief economist resigns from ECB

The government is being sued over its decision to sack the firm which managed its e-borders immigration project.

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Government in e-borders lawsuit

An independent report criticises the UK Border Agency over its operations at ports and airports in Scotland and Northern Ireland.

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UK Border Agency concerns raised

The US and EU say they will be “taking additional steps” against Syria over its violent response to anti-government protests.

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Two months after Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak resigned, his National Democratic Party is being dissolved. A court ordered that the former ruling party dissolve and hand over its funds to the government, meeting one of the key demands of the protest…

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Egypt Dissolves Former Ruling Party

A charity that gives free books to children is told of a 50% cut in funding, two months after fears over its future sparked a political “U-turn” row.

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Free book scheme handed 50% cut

Dozens of Britons are being flown back to the UK from Libya following unrest as the government faces criticism over its response to situation.

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Pressure mounting on Apple over its subscription charges it plans to levy on some mobile apps.

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Pressure mounts over Apple subs