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Turkey steps up attacks on Syria’s Ras al-Ayn as incursion deepens

Turkey intensifies air and artillery strikes on Syria’s northeastern city of Ras al-Ayn as part of a military operation against Kurdish militants in the Arab country.

@gemmaod1 Gemma O’Doherty: Future ‘surgeons, lawyers and engineers’ landing on a beach in Italy from the Islamic state of Tunisia. #FFFGFO are urging them to come to #Ireland where they will enjoy all the benefits of the welfare state courtesy of flush taxpayers and soon become the ‘New Irish’

Future ‘surgeons, lawyers and engineers’ landing on a beach in Italy from the Islamic state of Tunisia. #FFFGFO are urging them to come to #Ireland where they will enjoy all the benefits of the welfare state courtesy of flush taxpayers and soon become the ‘New Irish’pic.twitter.com/5s57VXd5IN

Pakistanis protest against curfew in Kashmir

Thousands of Pakistanis have staged a rally to show solidarity with people in the disputed Jammu and Kashmir region, which has been under curfew for over two months.

Three US judge block Trump new rule for poor immigrants

Judges in three US states have ruled against a Trump administration policy that would withhold green cards to immigrants who receive public assistance such as Medicaid.

Three US judges block Trump new rule for poor immigrants

Judges in three US states have ruled against a Trump administration policy that would withhold green cards to immigrants who receive public assistance such as Medicaid.

US threatens Turkey with ‘immediate defensive action’ after Syria artillery fire

The United States threatens to take an “immediate defensive action” after a contingent of its forces was caught up in Turkish shelling in northern Syria.

Iran beach soccer team start World Beach Games in style

Iran national beach soccer team came from 4-1 down to earn a thrilling 5-4 victory over Ukraine at 2019 World Beach Games in Qatar.

Czech Republic inflict first qualifier defeat on England in 10 years

Czech Republic have come from a goal down to upset England 2-1 in their Euro 2020 qualifying Group A meeting in Prague.

One man dies as wind-driven Los Angeles wildfire forces 100,000 to flee

A fierce, wind-driven wildfire swept through foothills and canyons along the northern edge of Los Angeles on Friday.

@Czakal Diversity Macht Frei: In the Ukraine, they like blacks so much, they give them free food.

In the Ukraine, they like blacks so much, they give them free food.https://twitter.com/edolinsky/status/1182580842998173697 …

Turkish attacks on Syrian Kurds help Daesh inmates break out of jail

A group of Daesh prisoners escape from a prison in northern Syria following Turkish mortar attacks nearby.

Brexit may lead to revival of British colonialism

As the UK continues to battle over Brexit, fear is rising that Britain’s departure from the European Union will lead to the revival of the country’s imperialist identity.

US campaign to bring Iran to its knees has failed, says commentator

A political commentator says the US campaign to force Iran to its knees has failed.

US acting Homeland Security Secretary McAleenan resigns

Kevin McAleenan, the acting secretary for the US Department of Homeland Security, is resigning, President Trump says.

Trump announces ‘very substantial’ but partial China trade deal

US President Donald Trump announces a very substantial but partial China trade deal, suspending October tariff hike.

@Czakal Diversity Macht Frei: Lefties furious that Muslim-bashing white male wins Nobel prize for literature. “We reject the decision that a writer who has persistently called into question thoroughly documented war crimes deserves to be celebrated for his ‘linguistic ingenuity.’”

Lefties furious that Muslim-bashing white male wins Nobel prize for literature. “We reject the decision that a writer who has persistently called into question thoroughly documented war crimes deserves to be celebrated for his ‘linguistic ingenuity.’”https://www.theguardian.com/books/2019/oct/10/troubling-choice-authors-criticise-peter-handke-controversial-nobel-win …

Iran hails efforts to mediate talks with Saudis ahead of Imran Khan visit

Iran’s foreign minister says Tehran welcomes efforts by intermediaries to mediate talks with Saudi Arabia.

Erdogan says Turkey won’t stop military operation against Syria Kurds

The Turkish president says Ankara will not stop its military operation against Kurdish militants in northeastern Syria.

Top aide to US Secretary of State Pompeo resigns

A senior adviser to US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has resigned with the State Department mired in a controversy over the Trump administration’s dealings with Ukraine.

Haitians burn tyres, intensify protests in continuing push for president’s ouster

Haitians intensified protests on Friday, blocking traffic in parts of the capital leading to the presidential palace.

Tensions simmer in Ecuador as protesters, police seek to ease standoff

Tear gas and rocks went flying in Quito on Friday, amidst public anger over austerity measures.

BREXIT UNCERTAINTY

@gemmaod1 Gemma O’Doherty: Thanks to everyone who sent me their beautiful coats of arms following my tweet about the ‘racist’ tea towel. We should be so proud of our heritage, our family names and the hard struggle to retain our Irish identity. We will fight harder than ever to protect it #VoteGemma2019

Thanks to everyone who sent me their beautiful coats of arms following my tweet about the ‘racist’ tea towel. We should be so proud of our heritage, our family names and the hard struggle to retain our Irish identity. We will fight harder than ever to protect it #VoteGemma2019pic.twitter.com/o070SAN5C8

Yemeni attack on Aramco facilities costs Saudi $2bn worth of oil output

Saudi Arabia loses $2 billion worth of its oil output after Yemen’s September attacks on its infrastructure.

Esper condemns Turkish offensive, says US military not abandoning Kurds in Syria

The Pentagon says that it had not abandoned its Syrian Kurdish allies to a Turkish military onslaught.