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Iran’s deputy foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, said that once sanctions are lifted, the country will return to “full implementation” of the nuclear deal, titled the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). Iran has been violating the terms of the 2015 deal, after former President Donald Trump pulled the U.S. out of the agreement in 2018 and re-imposed sanctions on Iran. “Once sanctions (are) verifiably lifted, we’ll return to full implementation of the JCPOA,” Araghchi said....

Iraq’s Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki hasn’t made the job of hunting him any easier. Last week U.S. forces launched a massive raid in Sadr City, targeting Abu Deraa. The attack reportedly killed two of his sons, but he escaped. Concerned about the political implications, Maliki ordered U.S. troops to end the assault and then dismantle the checkpoints they had set up to net Abu Deraa if he tried to slip away....

As part of a final flurry of foreign policy moves lashing out at foes of President Donald Trump’s administration, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo branded Popular Mobilization Forces deputy commander Abdulaziz al-Muhammadawi, also known as Abu Fadak, a “Specially Designated Global Terrorist” on Wednesday. In addition to his previously leading the “Iran-backed terrorist organization” Kataib Hezbollah, Pompeo alleged he was “separately working in conjunction with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps – Qods Force to reshape official Iraqi state security institutions away from their true purpose of defending the Iraqi state and fighting ISIS....

Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein spoke via telephone Wednesday with U.S.-led NATO Western military alliance Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg, discussing “ways to continue cooperation between Iraq and NATO within the framework of the full sovereignty of Iraq and the decisions of the Iraqi government” in their joint security mission that emerged after the rapid rise of ISIS in 2014. Stoltenberg emphasized that NATO’s presence is “limited to aspects of training and providing logistical support to the Iraqi forces and security services,” and the pair “also agreed to continue coordination in a way that enhances the joint confrontation against ISIS terrorist gangs....

The Independent High Electoral Commission announced preliminary results Monday that indicated 41 percent of eligible voters went to cast their ballots at the polls Sunday, down from the previous record low of 44 percent in the 2018 elections. In late 2019 and early 2020, tens of thousands of activists and demonstrators took to the streets in Baghdad and southern Iraq to call for broad reforms and new elections, AP reported....

The defending champions lifted the trophy for the third time in four appearances after posting the fourth highest T20I total, 225/7, and then dismissing Afghanistan for 157 in 18.5 overs Friday. Ireland shared the trophy with the Netherlands in 2008 and won it in 2012 by defeating Afghanistan in the final. Former captain Trent Johnston was the star for Ireland. He smashed a career-best 32-ball 62 (five fours and four sixes) and then returned with figures of 3/34 to walk away with the Man of the Match award....

The tournament was a good warm-up for Bangladesh, who used the opportunity to continue fine-tuning their performances with an eye on the upcoming World Cup. The performances of Soumya Sarkar, Mossadek Hossain and Liton Das will give them some confidence, while the bowling will welcome Mustafizur Rahman’s return to form. West Indies used the tournament to test their bench strength, and will be heartened by the performances of John Campbell and Roston Chase in that aspect....

Also read: MI vs RCB Live Scorecard, IPL 2016 Live Score and Commentary of Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bangalore IPL Today’s Match Mr Ahmed was charged with offences under the Code and provisionally suspended by the ICC on 4 November 2015. This followed an investigation carried out by the ICC’s Anti-Corruption Unit (‘ACU’), relating in part to the activities of another individual known to the ACU and suspected of making corrupt approaches to participants....

The release dates were not given unfortunately so we’ll just have to wait patiently for the firm to give out more details about this upcoming story shift. It will most likely be a part of an expansion to Star Wars: The Old Republic. What’s gonna happen in the expansion, outside of Revan’s supposed return, is still a question. One of the most powerful Force-users of all time, Revan was a Jedi Knight who became a hero during the Mandalorian Wars, but later turned to the Dark Side, forming his own Sith Empire against the Republic, which began the Jedi Civil War....

Is League of Legends Down? According to Down Detector, League of Legends has been down since 10 p.m. EST. with most players unable to log-in to the client. It doesn’t matter where you are around the world, you’ll have trouble getting onto the Nexus. You’ll know the issue is not on your end if when you try to open the League client, it asks you to log in, even if your account information is already saved on your computer....

Miller was arrested twice in Hawaii earlier this year, once for disorderly conduct and harassment and once more for a second-degree assault. He has also been the recipient of allegations of abuse from women across Europe, including the infamous choking incident in Iceland in 2020, a now-dropped investigation into trespassing in Berlin, as well a recent accusation of grooming Tokota Iron Eyes, a minor whose parents have filed a restraining order against Miller....

title: “Is An Ipad Worth It 5 Reasons Why You Should Buy One” ShowToc: true date: “2023-01-02” author: “Betty King” What Is an iPad? An iPad is a tablet that runs on iPadOS, a variation of the operating system that powers iPhones. As a tablet, an iPad is a thin touchscreen device that resembles an oversized iPhone or the screen of a laptop with the keyboard portion removed. In addition to the standard iPad, you can also get a lightweight iPad Air, a powerful iPad Pro, or a compact iPad mini....

Andre Drummond is one of those centers still trying to figure it out. Although he’s only a season removed from being named an All-Star for the first time in his career, Drummond’s weaknesses became more pronounced in 2016-17 when the Pistons took a step back and missed the playoffs with a 37-45 record. Drummond made marginal improvements in some areas — he shot slightly better from the field and free throw line — but none of them took his game to another level in what was the first year of the max extension he signed in the summer of 2016....

Apple iPhone 5S is on the way but with Samsung Galaxy S4 making waves in the market, Apple is not happy with its success and is not taking it in positive stride. Direct comments of Apple’s head of marketing Phil Schiller on Samsung Galaxy S4 have surfaced the threat Apple is facing. Former Apple exec Jean-Louis Gassée was not happy with the way Apple is showing its fear to the world....

However, to the shock of most anime fans, Attack on Titan, a successful manga-anime series, has a fickle history with Shōnen Jump. Furthermore, many Attack on Titan fans debate whether series should be considered a “Shōnen” anime following its demographic. Taking a closer look at Attack on Titan’s leading themes in comparison to the Shōnen genre’s dominant themes would allow one to notice certain controversies. Following these controversial developments, can Attack on Titan really be referred to as a Shōnen anime?...

At the end of his practice, the English batsman also did a thigh-five celebration, ala Shikhar Dhawan. Punjab Kings shared the clip with the caption: “That ‘burraaaah’ in the end hits right where it should!” Dawid Malan will make his IPL debut this year after Punjab Kings secured his services for INR 1.5 crore. His price did raise a few eyebrows, as franchises were expected to battle it out for his signature....

Rajasthan Royals have lost two of their star performers to injuries - Jofra Archer and Ben Stokes. Further, England batsman Liam Livingstone and Australian pacer Andrew Tye have pulled out of IPL 2021. As a result, just five games into the tournament, Rajasthan Royals have only four overseas players left in their squad - Jos Buttler, Chris Morris, David Miller and Mustafizur Rahman. According to a report in Cricbuzz, Rajasthan Royals have written to other IPL franchises, seeking player loans....

Speaking to PTI, the right-handed batter pointed out he is of the same age as Shikhar Dhawan, who emerged as the leading run-getter in India’s ODI series against South Africa earlier this year. He underlined the importance of experience and how it is critical in multi-nation competitions. Dinesh Karthik said: Karthik cited the examples of seasoned campaigners Shoaib Malik and Mohammad Hafeez, who were an integral part of Pakistan’s squad for the T20 World Cup 2021 in UAE....

The Chennai-based franchise took to social media on Tuesday (February 22) to dedicate a heartfelt tribute to the veteran batter. The Proteas star has contributed significantly to CSK’s success over the years with his superlative batting performances. It is worth mentioning that Chennai is du Plessis’ first IPL franchise. He represented them from 2011 to 2015; and then again from 2018 to 2021 in the cash-rich league. While CSK did express interest in re-signing him at the IPL 2022 auction, du Plessis was ultimately roped in by RCB for ₹7 crores....

While the Bangalore-based franchise have registered five wins in seven games, SRH are on a four-match winning streak at the moment. Fans should expect a cracker of a contest when the finalists of IPL 2016 cross swords for the first time this season in a southern derby tomorrow evening. On that note, here are some vital numbers you need to know from previous matches hosted by Brabourne Stadium. Brabourne Stadium T20 stats T20 matches played: 13...