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A row of handguns are shown with the handle facing outward and a hand holding on to one of the weapons.

Mexico sues US-based gunmakers over arms trafficking and gun violence

Top of The World: The Mexican government has sued several prominent US-based gun manufacturers. And, WHO Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus has called for a moratorium on administering COVID-19 booster shots. Also, Iran will inaugurate Ebrahim Raisi, an ultra-conservative judiciary chief, as the country’s next president on Thursday.

Mexico sues US-based gunmakers over arms trafficking and gun violence
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Biden seeks to extend US-Russia arms deal; Controversial tweet from Iran's supreme leader; Honduras set for permanent abortion ban

Biden seeks to extend US-Russia arms deal; Controversial tweet from Iran's supreme leader; Honduras set for permanent abortion ban
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Escalating conflict with Iran: What's happening?

Escalating conflict with Iran: What's happening?
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US strike kills top Iranian commander

US strike kills top Iranian commander
A line of security forces wearing helmets and carrying weapons are shown standing outside of the US Embassy in Baghdad.

Iraqi paramilitaries call for withdrawal from US Embassy as Pentagon sends more troops to region

Iraqi paramilitaries call for withdrawal from US Embassy as Pentagon sends more troops to region
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un presides over a meeting of the Political Bureau of the Workers' Party of Korea's Central Committee in this undated photo released by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) in Pyongyang April 9, 2014.

Kim Jong Un is not impressed by your discount haircuts

Kim Jong Un is known around the world for his hair, but evidently he's a little sensitive about it. The "dear leader" of North Korea wants a London barbershop to take down a promotional photo that uses his image with the words "Bad Hair Day." That and more in today's Global Scan.

Kim Jong Un is not impressed by your discount haircuts

Iran's Rouhani willing to work with the West

Newly-elected Iranian President Hasan Rouhani has landed in the United States and quickly made a flurry of friendly gestures toward the West, including declaring Iran would not ever develop nuclear weapons. Rouhani has met with American media as he prepared for the U. N. General Assembly.

Iran's Rouhani willing to work with the West

What Many Iranians (Unfiltered) Think of a Possible US Attack on Syria

In the case of Iran and its attitudes toward a possible US attack on Syria, the BBC Persian Service has been fielding comments -- lots of them -- from Iranian citizens. Marco Werman speaks with Rana Rahimpour of BBC's Persian Service.

What Many Iranians (Unfiltered) Think of a Possible US Attack on Syria

Iran's Regime Change?

Hassan Rouhani's moderate tone contrasts pretty strongly with the rhetoric of his predecessor, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Ahmadinejad most famously talked of wiping Israel off the map.

Iran's Regime Change?

Iranians Flock to the Polls to Elect a New President

Iranians voted Friday in a presidential election. The vote is widely seen as rigged in favor of the government's preferred candidates.

Iranians Flock to the Polls to Elect a New President

Iranian Reformists Rally Behind Moderate Presidential Candidate

On June 14th, Iranians go to the polls to elect a new president. There's not what you'd call a roster of reform-minded candidates. There's basically just one candidate left who's considered a 'moderate.'

Iranian Reformists Rally Behind Moderate Presidential Candidate

Activists call for renewal of diplomatic relationship between Iran, U.S.

The United States and Iran haven't had diplomatic relations for more than 30 years. But as confrontations continue between the two countries over Iran's pursuit of nuclear weapons, some are calling for the two countries to renew their diplomatic ties.

Activists call for renewal of diplomatic relationship between Iran, U.S.

U.S. Tightens Economic Sanctions Against Iran

U.S. Tightens Economic Sanctions Against Iran
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Shocking Speech From Muslim Leader In Jerusalem

Israelis are used to hearing hateful speech from some of their neighbors. But a recent speech from a local Muslim leader has drawn criticism from the highest levels of the Israeli government.

Shocking Speech From Muslim Leader In Jerusalem

Iranians dealt serious blow in missile accident last month

Last month, Iran reported a serious accident at its missile development site, where they were believed to be developing solid-fueled rockets. Now, in the wake of what is believed to be an accident, and anyone who knows otherwise isn't talking, some are saying it may have been a serious setback for Iran.

Iranians dealt serious blow in missile accident last month