The German-Iranian had denied leading a group that bombed a mosque in 2008, killing 14 people.
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Bolivian government denies attempt to kill Evo Morales
Morales said on Sunday a car he was travelling in was shot at, condemning it as an attempt on his life.
Smuggler selling ‘fast track’ Channel crossing speaks to BBC undercover reporter
More migrants from Vietnam than any other nation are taking small boats to the UK.
Gaza aid fears as Israel bans UN Palestinian refugee agency
Israel passes two laws which Western governments fear could have devastating consequences for civilians in the Gaza Strip.
Japan’s politics gets a rare dose of upheaval after snap election
PM Shigeru Ishiba took a political gamble – and it backfired, leaving him and his party weakened.
Former Bolivian president shares ‘assassination attempt’ video
Evo Morales said he survived an attempt on his life on Sunday, blaming the current government.
Gerard Depardieu’s sex assault trial begins without him
Two women have accused the actor of sexual assault on the set of 2021 film Les Volets Verts.
Attack on Chad military base kills at least 40 soldiers
No suspects have been named but the president has ordered a counter-mission to root out the culprits.
Chinese police target Halloween revellers in Shanghai
Witnesses say police dispersed crowds of partygoers, while photos of arrests have circulated online.
President tells Georgians to show the world where they stand on ‘rigged vote’
Salome Zourabichivili has called Georgians out on the streets, telling the BBC this is a “crucial moment”.