Randy Halprin, one of the "Texas 7" gang of escaped prisoners who committed armed robberies and killed a prison guard, gets a reprieve less than a week before his execution date as lawyers argue trial judge was biased against him and made anti-Semitic slurs.
Government makes vague promises of reform in the face of deadliest wave of unrest Iraq has seen since 2017.
Archaeologists say city, which dates back 5,000 years and was home to 6,000 residents, marked the beginning of urbanization in Canaan and changes what was previously known about the era.
In a recent address to the UN General Assembly, Abbas reiterated his commitment to paying terrorists' salaries and made clear that, despite increasing pressure, the Palestinian Authority was unlikely to become a peace partner anytime soon.
Oil Minister Bijan Zangeneh says exporting crude oil is Iran's "right" and Islamic republic will do so by every possible method. Head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization reiterates threat to reduce commitments under 2015 nuclear deal unless the European parties to the pact shield its economy from US sanctions.
