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Iran ready to hold talks with Saudi Arabia, with or without mediation: Foreign ministry

Iran says the country is prepared to hold talks with Saudi Arabia, with or without a mediator.

Iran more business-friendly in third quarter of 2019: Report

A main Iranian statistic agency says ease of doing business improved in the country over the summer.

Four killed in shooting in New York City

New York City shooting leaves 4 dead, 3 wounded.

Iran offers to bring together Syrian Kurds, Damascus government, Turkey

Iran says it can bring together Syrian Kurds, the Damascus government and Turkey in an effort to establish security along the border.

NHL: Buffalo Sabers 3-2 Florida Panthers

To the National Hockey League, the Buffalo Sabers have edged past the Florida panthers 3-2 in shootout at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo.

Seven people killed in attacks by terrorists in Nigeria’s Borno

The towns of Gajiganna and Tungushe have been repeatedly attacked by ISWAP terrorists.

Arab League urges Turkey to immediately withdraw troops from Syria

The Arab League has called on Turkey to immediately cease its military operation in northeastern Syria, and withdraw its forces from the territory.

US troops come under Turkish artillery fire in northeast Syria

US military troops have come under Turkish artillery fire in northeast Syria.

Nicky Morgan says ‘mood music’ on negotiations is ‘positive’

With time fast running out it appears that the UK and the EU have redoubled efforts to secure a Brexit deal.

Insecurity on international waterways would harms Saudis, allies: Expert

An expert says Saudi Arabia and allies would be worst off if international waterways become insecure.

Turkey’s incursion into Syria intensifies

North Korea accuses Japan of ‘deliberately’ sinking fishing boat, demands compensation

North Korea says Japan’s sinking of a fishing boat this week was “deliberate” and Tokyo must pay for the “gangster act.”

Al-Houthi calls on US to ‘learn from Vietnam’ as US announces deployment in Saudi Arabia

The head of Yemen’s Supreme Revolutionary Committee calls on Washington to ‘learn from Vietnam’ after US announced deployment in Saudi Arabia.

Russia jails American-Israeli woman on drug charges despite Netanyahu plea

A Russian court has sentenced a US-Israeli woman to seven and a half years in jail for drug offenses despite requests by Netanyahu to release her.

@Czakal Diversity Macht Frei: Brown people tend only to win Nobels for “peacemaking” in their own violent conflicts. They’re not making a net positive contribution to humanity. They’re just, slightly and occasionally, helping mitigate problems they themselves created.

Brown people tend only to win Nobels for “peacemaking” in their own violent conflicts. They’re not making a net positive contribution to humanity. They’re just, slightly and occasionally, helping mitigate problems they themselves created.https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/oct/11/abiy-ahmed-ethiopian-prime-minister-wins-2019-nobel-peace-prize …

California ends private prisons and immigrant detention facilities

California on Friday banned private prisons and immigrant detention centers under a bill signed by the state’s governor.

Photo of the day

Strong waves hit a seawall along the coast in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka prefecture, on October 12, 2019 ahead of Typhoon Hagibis’ expected landfall in central or eastern Japan later in the evening.

Iran will not leave ‘banditry’ in intl. waters unanswered: Official

An official says Iran will not let attacks on its vessels go unanswered after an Iranian oil tanker is hit by suspicious explosions in the Red Sea.

More than two million Iranian pilgrims enter Iraq for Arba’een pilgrimage

More than two million Iranian pilgrims enter Iraq a week before the annual Muslim pilgrimage of Arba’een.

Leaders of India, China have frank discussions defuse border tensions

Chinese President Xi Jinping meets Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a bid to defuse border tensions over Kashmir.

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.