Beijing's support for Tehran is balanced against other relationships in the region, analysts say.
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A single unnamed official can order anonymous judges, prosecutors and witnesses in terrorism cases, with no time limit.
Irish Foreign Minister Helen McEntee says the bloc 'should be moving collectively' in upholding international law.
Samuel Eto'o says a higher budget might have attracted the likes of Mbappe and Tchouameni to play for Africa instead.
Carlos Queiroz quit the job after leading Ghana to the World Cup Round of 32 but has returned for an interim period.