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UN report shows Iran ships weapons to Syria, violates sanctions
The UN has published a report revealing Iranian weapons shipments to Syria in violation of international sanctions. The report focuses on three large illegal Iranian arms shipments, two of which were bound for Syria. “Iran has continued to defy the international community through illegal arms shipments,” the report read. “Syria continues to be the central party to illicit Iranian arms transfers." Western diplomats hope that the report will add pressure on Iran to comply with UN sanctions aimed at curtailing its nuclear program, which Iran claims is peaceful, but the west fears may be used to develop weapons.
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4 dead, 37 missing after Chinese mudslide
A mudslide caused by torrential rain in China’s Sichuan province has left 4 dead and 37 missing, Chinese State Television CCTV reports. The mudslide hit the construction site of the Baihetan Hydropower Station in Ningan County early Thursday morning. 557 people from 117 households near the mudslide site have been evacuated as the search continues for the missing construction workers.
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Paraguay suspended from Mercosur trade bloc
Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay declared that Paraguay would be temporarily suspended from the South American trading bloc Mercosur at their summit in Argentina. The decision comes on the heels of what South American leaders are calling a political coup to replace former Paraguayan President Fernando Lugo. Lugo's replacement, former Vice President Federico Franco, was barred from attending the summit. Argentine President Cristina Fernandez said that the “democratic order was broken” in Paraguay, and Mercosur will reevaluate their member status in after new elections in April. Paraguay is a founding member of the trade bloc.
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