Daily Mail: Qassam Soleimani's funeral stretches into the night as he is flown to holy city for more mass expressions of grief in Iran - and there's another DAY to go
* Ayatollah Ali Khamenei wept over the remains of Qassem Soleimani at a mass funeral march in Tehran today
* Crowds flooded the streets of Tehran as mourners continued their vigil into the evening of the second day
* Soleimani died in a drone strike in Iraq on Friday and his remains were flown back to Iran on Sunday night
* His daughter Zeinab directly threatened an attack on U.S. forces as she spoke to the mourners on Monday
* Iran has vowed 'severe revenge' and yesterday abandoned the remaining limits of its 2015 nuclear deal
* President Donald Trump last night threatened a 'disproportionate response' if Iran strikes against US targets
* Trump is facing a backlash from Democrats and allies over his plans to target Iranian cultural heritage sites
Crowds mourning the death of Iranian general Qassem Soleimani continued to flood the streets of the capital as his funeral procession dragged into the night.
Earlier in the day hundreds of thousands of people swamped central Tehran to express their outpouring of grief at the death of the revered leader of the elite Quds Force, who was assassinated in a US drone strike in Iraq on Friday.
After following his casket through the capital, Soleimani's body was transported to the holy city of Qom where a ceremony at Masumeh shrine will be held ahead of his burial in his hometown tomorrow.
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MIDDLE EAST
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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
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Israel approves more than 1,900 new settler homes: NGO.
Netanyahu, in apparent stumble, calls Israel 'nuclear power'.
ASIA
Asian countries brace to evacuate workers in Iraq, Iran.
China promises ‘relentless efforts’ to save Iran nuclear deal after US drone strike on Qassem Soleimani.
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Australian bushfire cloud visible in Chile and Argentina.
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
Thirty killed in northeast Nigeria bomb blast on crowded bridge.
Libya's Haftar forces seize control of Sirte as Turkey intervenes.
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.
Five killed in Angola landmine blast.
Police chief links Lesotho PM in murder of own wife.
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
Spain's lawmakers likely to back Sanchez coalition in tight vote.
UK’s Labour Party to replace Jeremy Corbyn on April 4.
Europeans set to toughen Iran response over nuclear violations: diplomats.
NATO stands with US after Soleimani assassination, warns Iran.
EU officials to hold emergency meeting on saving Iran deal.
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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
Pelosi announces war powers resolution as tensions with Iran escalate.
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.
American family attacked in Mexico just south of Texas; 13-year-old killed.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Congress demands answers from Trump about Soleimani killing.
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
Wall St. brushes off Middle East tensions as tech-related shares gain.
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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