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France and 30 other countries condemn Iran's executions of protestors

More than 30 countries, including France, the United Kingdom and Canada, have condemned Iran's use of capital punishment, saying in a joint statement on Wednesday the Islamic Republic was executing protesters to "silence dissent". Tehran accused its critics of hypocrisy.

France and 30 other countries condemn Iran's executions of protestors

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How Russia’s Obsession With Economic Stability Made It Weaker

For decades, Western observers thought Russia's economy was going from strength to strength. But it was creating its own weaknesses.

  • Russia's fixation on economic stability led to a decade-long decline post-2000s boom.
  • Pegging ruble to US dollar in 1994-95 caused businesses higher real costs and barter economy.

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