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The United States warns Iran of consequences for arming Russia, saying it has seen accounts Tehran will provide Moscow with hundreds of ballistic missiles. SOUNDBITE
Five US citizens freed by Iran arrive in Qatar after a prisoner exchange facilitated by the release of $6 billion in frozen oil proceeds. A Qatari jet carrying the five, along with two relatives, touched down at Doha International Airport just before 5:40 pm local time (1440 GMT). IMAGES
A Qatari jet carrying five US citizens who were held in Iran lands in Doha as part of a prisoner exchange. The United States confirmed a prisoner swap with Iran and said that President Joe Biden had granted clemency to five Iranians jailed or awaiting trial for non-violent crimes. IMAGES
A downed drone in southern Russia leaves windows blown out and cars damaged in the historic centre of Rostov-on-Don, not far from military headquarters. Moscow on September 7 said it had shot down five Ukrainian drones in the south of Russia and near the capital, leaving one injured. IMAGES
Images of Ukraine's President Zelensky with Prime Minister Mark Rutte attending a presentation of an F-16A jet. Zelensky arrived on Sunday in the Netherlands aiming to strengthen his country's air power a day after a "heinous" Russian missile strike killed seven people and wounded 148 in Chernihiv. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.