Iranian state television says: ‘US president backs down following Iran’s firm warning’

French ex-Prime Minister Lionel Jospin, architect of the 35-hour week, dies at 88

Photo highlights from the World Indoor Athletics in Poland

After years of grief, trial opens over Greek rail disaster that killed college students

Iran’s Defense Council threatens to deploy naval mines across the ‘entire Persian Gulf’ if a land invasion happens

Iran issues indirect threat as its media list Mideast electrical and water stations, including a UAE nuclear plant