Female social media influencers in Egypt prosecuted for 'attacking family values'

Meanwhile, Iranians are in mourning after the assassination of Colonel Sayyad Khodai. Tehran is pointing the finger at the US and Israel and vowing revenge. The high-profile killing of the Revolutionary Guard is expected to further set back relations between Iran and the West. Negotiations to restore a 2015 nuclear deal have been stalled since March.

In Turkey, the Eastern Express, or Dogu Ekspressi in Turkish, is the name of the train line that links Ankara in the west with Kars in the east. Since it was inaugurated in 1936, the train journey has showcased the country's beautiful and diverse scenery. Getting a ticket is often a lifelong dream for many of its passengers.

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