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ISTANBUL — The Iranian president’s signature achievement, a landmark nuclear deal with world powers, is starting to unravel, and his economy is in distress even before renewed U.S. sanctions begin to bite, with Iran’s currency swooning to record lows against the dollar.

"His Nuclear Deal and Economy Are Crumbling, but Don’t Write off Iran’s President Yet" is from the May 10, 2018 World section of The Washington Post. It was written by Erin Cunningham and narrated by Jenny Hoops.

ISTANBUL — A missile strike on an air base in central Syria was carried out by Israeli warplanes early Monday and caused multiple casualties, according to the Syrian and Russian governments, amid fears of a wider confrontation between world powers.

"Syria Says Strike on Military Base Carried out by Israeli Warplanes" is from the April 09, 2018 World section of The Washington Post. It was written by Erin Cunningham and Ruth Eglash and narrated by Sam Scholl.

ISTANBUL — Syrian doctors and rescue workers said Sunday that dozens of people had died in an apparent chemical attack on a besieged enclave near Damascus as government forces escalated their offensive to recapture the last rebel strongholds near the capital.

"Dozens Killed in Apparent Chemical Weapons Attack on Civilians in Syria, Rescue Workers Say" is from the April 08, 2018 World section of The Washington Post. It was written by Louisa Loveluck and Erin Cunningham and narrated by Sam Scholl.

ZEITOUN, Gaza Strip — Thousands of Palestinians protested at the Israel-Gaza border for the third consecutive week Friday, and Israeli forces fired live ammunition and tear gas, killing at least one person and injuring more than 900, health officials in Gaza said.

"Thousands of Palestinians Demonstrate at Gaza Border for a Third Week, Hundreds Injured" is from the January 00, 1900 World section of The Washington Post. It was written by Erin Cunningham and Ruth Eglash and narrated by Jenny Hoops.

At least 10 people have been killed in nationwide protests in Iran, Iranian state television said Monday, even as President Hassan Rouhani appealed for calm and demonstrations broke out in several cities.

"Iran Says 10 People Have Been Killed in Nationwide Protests" is from the January 01, 2018 World section of The Washington Post. It was written by Erin Cunningham and narrated by Sam Scholl.

The U.S. Embassy in Ankara announced Sunday that it was suspending all non-immigrant visa services at diplomatic facilities across Turkey, in what appeared to be an act of retaliation after Turkey arrested an employee of the U.S. Consulate in Istanbul last week.

"U.S. Halts Some Visa Services in Turkey, Citing Security Concerns" is from the October 08, 2017 World section of The Washington Post. It was written by Erin Cunningham and narrated by Sam Scholl.

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Tuesday that people have genuine grievances that should be addressed by the government, even as he blamed foreign powers for a wave of protests that hit Iran in recent weeks.

"Iran’s Leader Blames U.S. for Unrest but Says Public Demands ‘Must Be Answered’" is from the January 09, 2018 World section of The Washington Post. It was written by Erin Cunningham and narrated by Sam Scholl.

ISTANBUL — When Iran’s worst unrest in years broke out in December, the country’s president, Hassan Rouhani, saw a rare chance to push for reform.

"Anti-Government Protests Now Look like an Opportunity for Iran’s President" is from the February 24, 2018 World section of The Washington Post. It was written by Erin Cunningham and narrated by Sam Scholl.

Anti-government protests in Iran flared on more fronts Tuesday with clashes that left at least nine people dead, state media reported, as leaders in Tehran struggled to respond to the most serious internal crisis in nearly a decade.

"Iran Protests and Death Toll Grow as Tension Rises" is from the January 02, 2018 World section of The Washington Post. It was written by Erin Cunningham and narrated by Sam Scholl.

Russia said Monday that it would enforce a daily, five-hour truce for a rebel-held enclave outside Damascus, after Syrian government forces allied with Russia killed more than 500 people there over the past week.

"Putin Orders ‘Humanitarian Pause’ in Besieged Damascus Suburb" is from the February 26, 2018 World section of The Washington Post. It was written by Erin Cunningham and narrated by Sam Scholl.

The death toll in a powerful earthquake that jolted the Iran-Iraq border on Sunday night has risen to more than 400, according to Iranian state media reports, and was expected to climb further.

"Death Toll in Iran-Iraq Earthquake Tops 400, State Media Says" is from the November 13, 2017 World section of The Washington Post. It was written by Erin Cunningham and narrated by Sam Scholl.

ISTANBUL — In his first comments since anti-government unrest began four days ago, President Hassan Rouhani said Sunday that Iranians have the right to protest but should do so without resorting to violence.

"Rouhani Urges Protesters to Eschew Violence as Anti-Government Unrest Grips Iran" is from the December 31, 2017 World section of The Washington Post. It was written by Erin Cunningham and narrated by Sam Scholl.

"The Islamic State group on Monday claimed responsibility for a deadly rampage at an Istanbul nightclub on New Year’s Eve, an assault that left at least 39 people dead, many of them foreigners from the Middle East.The statement from the group was circulated on social media early Monday, and said a “heroic soldier of the caliphate” attacked the nightclub in “revenge for God's religion and in response to the orders” of Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi to target Christians in Turkey."

Questions remain on why the U.S. military chose to use one of its most powerful bombs for the strike.

"Massive U.S. Bomb in Afghanistan Killed 36 From Islamic State, Say Local Officials" is from the April 14, 2017 World section of The Washington Post. It was written by Erin Cunningham and Sayed Salahuddin and narrated by Jill Melancon.

Turkish authorities were hunting for a lone gunman who opened fire on a New Year's celebration early Sunday at one of Istanbul's most popular nightclubs, killing dozens of people, many of them foreigners, and wounding scores more in one of the deadliest attacks on civilians in the city.

"Authorities Search for a Shooter After New Year's Massacre at Istanbul Nightclub" is from the January 01, 2017 World section of The Washington Post. It was written by Erin Cunningham and Kareem Fahim and narrated by Sam Scholl.

Drills to include missile tests, following a week of rising tensions between Iran and the Trump administration.

"Iran Holds Military Exercises in Response to U.S. Sanctions" is from the February 04, 2017 World section of The Washington Post. It was written by Erin Cunningham and narrated by Sam Scholl.

ISTANBUL — Turkey's foreign minister warned Saudi Arabia on Monday against prolonging an inquiry into Jamal Khashoggi's murder, urging the kingdom to accept its “very large” responsibility in investigating the writer's death as the Saudi chief prosecutor arrived in Istanbul for talks.

"Turkey Warns Saudi Arabia Against Stalling Khashoggi Murder Probe" is from the October 29, 2018 World section of The Washington Post. It was written by Erin Cunningham and Paul Sonne and narrated by Sam Scholl.

ISTANBUL — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urged the White House on Thursday to allow “a few more days” for Saudi Arabia to issue its own findings in the disappearance of writer Jamal Khashoggi, even as Turkish police sharply expanded their investigation.

"Pompeo Recommends to Trump to Give Saudi Arabia ‘A Few More Days’ to Complete Investigation into Disappearance of Khashoggi" is from the October 18, 2018 World section of The Washington Post. It was written by Erin Cunningham and John Wagner and narrated by Sam Scholl.

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo pressed Saudi leaders Tuesday to move quickly with a “transparent” investigation of the disappearance of Jamal Khashoggi even as Turkish officials sifted through possible evidence at the last place the journalist was seen alive.

"Pompeo Calls for ‘Transparent’ Saudi Investigation of Khashoggi’s Fate" is from the October 16, 2018 World section of The Washington Post. It was written by Carol Morello andErin Cunningham and narrated by Sam Scholl.

A Turkish court on Friday convicted American pastor Andrew Brunson of aiding terrorism but sentenced him to time served and ordered his immediate release.

"Pastor Andrew Brunson Released to U.S. Diplomatic Personnel After Being Detained by Turkish Authorities for Two Years" is from the October 12, 2018 World section of The Washington Post. It was written by Erin Cunningham and narrated by Jenny Hoops.