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Salman Rushdie Stabbed on Stage during Speech in New York

Salman Rushdie Stabbed on Stage during Speech in New York

Author Salman Rushdie was attacked and stabbed on stage Friday while he was about to give a speech at the Chautauqua Institute in western New York. Rushdie's writing has previously led to death threats from Iran in the 1980s. He received aid on-site and was able to eventually walk off…
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US Sanctions Network for Selling Iranian Oil to China

US Sanctions Network for Selling Iranian Oil to China

The United States government has sanctioned an international network of companies accused of violating oil sanctions placed on Iran. The network allegedly sold Iranian oil to China and other countries in east Asia. In a press release, the Treasury Department said it imposed sanctions on the companies. They are accused…
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