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A rogue theocracy ruled by a controversial president? Or a ancient civilisation keen to be part of the nuclear age?

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Iran votes as reformists banned »

As 44m Iranians prepare to cast their votes in Friday's parliamentary elections, the country's supreme leader has warned voters not to support candidates backed by Western 'enemies'.

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US and Russia urge nuclear ban »

Former cold war foes Russia and the US have published a joint declaration calling on all countries to destroy medium-range nuclear-capable missiles.

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