BBC: Soleimani: Huge crowds pack Tehran for commander's funeral
Huge crowds have packed the streets of the Iranian capital Tehran for the funeral of Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani.
Soleimani was assassinated in a US drone strike in Iraq on Friday on the orders of President Donald Trump.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei led prayers and at one point was seen weeping.
Iran has vowed "severe revenge" for the death of Soleimani and on Sunday pulled back from the 2015 nuclear accord.
Soleimani, 62, headed Iran's elite Quds Force, and was tasked with protecting and boosting Iran's influence in the Middle East.
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MIDDLE EAST
Supreme leader in tears as huge crowd mourns slain commander in Tehran.
Iran abandons nuclear deal over slaying of general.
Trump: Iran will 'NEVER' have a nuclear weapon.
Top EU diplomat 'deeply regrets' Iran centrifuge announcement.
Trump says he'll sanction Iraq if US troops forced to leave.
‘We are trying to prevent open war,’ Iraqi PM tells US ambassador as tensions mount.
Iraqi parliament votes to expel US troops — awaits government approval.
Lebanon Hezbollah leader vows to end U.S. military presence in region.
Gulf states move to prevent escalation after Soleimani’s killing
Netanyahu, in apparent stumble, calls Israel 'nuclear power'.
ASIA
China promises ‘relentless efforts’ to save Iran nuclear deal after US drone strike on Qassem Soleimani.
Killing of Iranian commander more serious than Bin Laden or Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi - Pakistan Minister.
Scott Morrison announces $1.4B for Australian bushfire relief agency.
Students protest across India after attack at top Delhi university.
North Korea defends 'peaceful' satellite launches, report says.
US ambassador to Afghanistan leaves post in expected departure.
Chinese public warned not to drop their guard over mystery China virus after tests rule out Sars or bird flu.
AFRICA
Turkey begins deploying troops to Libya, says Erdogan.
Libya: Haftar forces announce capture of large parts of Sirte.
United Nations condemns bombing of Libya military academy that killed 30.
Kenya arrests intruders in UK army camp 'break-in' attempt.
Five soldiers killed in Mali roadside attack.
Thousands protest against George Weah in Liberia.
Uganda's pop star MP Bobi Wine arrested as police break up rally.
EUROPE
NATO stands with US after Soleimani assassination, warns Iran.
EU officials to hold emergency meeting on saving Iran deal.
Qasem Soleimani: Let British troops stay in Iraq, UK urges.
Putin invites Merkel to Russia to discuss Middle East crisis.
Germany split on path forward in US-Iran conflict.
Greece, Israel, Cyprus sign deal for EastMed gas pipeline.
Croatia elects centre-left challenger Zoran Milanovic as president.
Russia's Government announces plan to 'use the advantages' of climate change.
AMERICAS
Trump says Tweet serves as ‘notification’ to Congress that U.S. may 'quickly & fully strike back’ against Iran.
US Senator Schumer wants more information about killing of Iranian military leader.
Bolton willing to testify in Senate impeachment trial if subpoenaed.
Sen. Bernie Sanders leads in New Hampshire, tied for lead with Biden, Buttigieg in Iowa, poll finds.
Chaos in Venezuela as military blocks MPs from parliament.
Venezuela crisis: Two lawmakers claim Speaker role.
Earthquake hits Puerto Rico, island jolted by 5.8 magnitude quake.
Harvey Weinstein appears in New York court for sex assault trial.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Al-Shabaab kills three Americans in attack on US military base in Kenya.
Iran leader killed in strike linked to years of attacks, killing of more than 1,000 U.S. troops during Iraq War.
Iranian general Soleimani's replacement vows revenge for US killing.
New ISIS attack kills Iraqi troops while rockets fall in Green Zone.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Crude oil prices top $70 per barrel as Middle East tensions escalate.
Saudi Aramco has lost $200 billion in value since its post-IPO peak. Iran fears aren't helping.
Boeing has uncovered another potential design flaw with the 737 Max.
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