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Iran ends nuclear deal commitments as fallout of Suleimani killing spreads

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1:30   Massive crowds attend funeral processions as Suleimani's body is returned to Iran – video Iran  has announced that it will no longer abide by any of the limits imposed by the unravelling 2015 nuclear deal, and Iraq’s parliament urged its leaders to expel troops from the US-led coalition, as the aftershocks of the assassination of Iranian general Qassem Suleimani reverberated through the Middle East. In a statement broadcast on state TV late on Sunday, the Iranian government said the country would no longer observe limitations on uranium enrichment, stockpiles of enriched uranium or nuclear research and development. But the statement noted that the steps could be reversed if Washington lifted its sanctions on Tehran. The announcement came hours after hundreds of thousands took to the streets in Iran to mourn Suleimani as his remains were carried through the cities of Ahvaz and Mashhad, ahead of a burial in his hometown on Tuesday. Mourners thronged Mashhad,

The Dozen: mullets and misses – the best photos from the FA Cup this weekend

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un 5 Jan 2020  19.35 GMT A sticker picturing Everton’s assistant manager Duncan Ferguson is attached to a seat inside Anfield. Photograph: Carl Recine/Action Images via Reuters Facebook Twitter Pinterest Curtis Jones of Liverpool celebrates the wonder strike which defeated Everton. Photograph: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Facebook Twitter Pinterest Fylde’s midfielder Jordan Williams chips the ball over Sheffield United’s goalkeeper Dean Henderson to score, though his team eventually lost 2-1. Photograph: Oli Scarff/AFP via Getty Images Facebook Twitter Pinterest Middlesbrough’s Ashley Fletcher celebrates scoring the first goal of the game against Tottenham, who hit back in the second half to force a replay. Photograph: Owen Humphreys/PA Facebook Twitter Pinterest Philip Billing of Bournemouth clashes with Lloyd Jones of Luton Town. The Premier League side won the match 4-0. Photograph: Dan Mullan/Getty Images