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US blocks Zarif from visiting ill colleague being treated in New York hospital

The US has blocked Iran’s foreign minister from visiting his ill colleague being treated in New York.

Hostage-taking in New York?

The United States has rejected a request by Iranian FM Mohammad Javad Zarif to visit Iran’s United Nations ambassador in a New York hospital.

US inequality is the highest its ever been

Iraqi PM approves reopening al-Qa’im border crossing with Syria

Iraq’s Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi authorizes reopening of the Qa’im border crossing with Syria as both neighbors manage to restore security to the region.

Only 13% of Americans support US military going to war over Saudi oil field attack: Poll

Just 13 percent of Americans would support the US military joining Saudi Arabia in a conflict as part of a response to a recent attack on Saudi oil facilities, according to a new poll.

@gemmaod1 Gemma O’Doherty: The plot thickens. Such an amazing coincidence!

The plot thickens. Such an amazing coincidence!https://twitter.com/veronic99571575/status/1177807107669671936 …

China, Russia FMs pledge to expand strategic partnership amid US hostilities

Top diplomats of China and Russia pledge expansion of strategic partnership in talks at the UN.

China to join US-spurned arms treaty ‘as soon as possible’

China says is willing to immediately join a US-spurned global treaty that sets global standards for regulating transfers of conventional arms.

@gemmaod1 Gemma O’Doherty: How ironic given Padre Pio fought to expose the Masonic cult the Gardai are part of, which infiltrated the Church and has tried ever since to destroy it.

How ironic given Padre Pio fought to expose the Masonic cult the Gardai are part of, which infiltrated the Church and has tried ever since to destroy it.https://twitter.com/catholicarena/status/1177600589271883779 …

‘At least 35’ Republicans senators would vote to remove Trump: Ex-GOP senator

Former Republican US Senator Jeff Flake said that he thinks at least 35 Republican senators would vote to impeach President Donald Trump.

Men’s Euro Volley: Serbia beat France, advance to final

Serbia have booked their ticket to the final showdown of the men’s European Volleyball Championship after defeating their hosts France. 

EU bowing to US pressure to withdraw from JCPOA: Anayst

Political Commentator Keith Preston says the European signatories to the Iran nuclear deal are bowing to US pressure to withdraw from the agreement.

Trump’s envoy for Ukraine resigns amid growing scandal

US special representative on Ukraine Kurt Volker resigned Friday after Congress ordered him to answer questions in an impeachment investigation on President Donald Trump.

Massive climate protest in Austrian capital

Climate activists in Austria end a week of strikes with huge demonstrations across the country.

Iran participates in World Food Moscow Exhibition

Many countries including Iran participated in the World Food Moscow international exhibition.

Russia lambasts US for breaching UN resolutions, withdrawal from Iran nuclear deal

Russia has criticized the US for attacks on the international law, breaching the UN resolutions and withdrawal from Iran nuclear deal.

White House restricted access to Trump’s calls with Putin and Saudi crown prince: CNN

The White House limited access to conversations President Trump had with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Russian President Vladimir Putin, a report says.

EU threatens to withdraw from JCPOA

European leaders have threatened to start withdrawing from the Iran nuclear deal in November if Tehran does not return to full compliance.

US judge blocks Trump rule on migrant child detention

A US judge on Friday blocked a Trump administration rule that sought to detain migrant families indefinitely.

Gazans rally for 76th consecutive Friday against Israel

Palestinians have once again taken part in anti-occupation rallies in the Gaza Strip.

US airstrike in southern Libya kills 17 people

At least 17 people have been killed in a US airstrike in southern Libya, the third such air raid in more than a week.

EUROPE IRAN ACCUSATIONS

Algerians back on streets to say no to presidential election

Thousands of people demonstrate in Algiers against the presidential election set for 12 December.

Pakistanis eye revenge for Kashmir crackdown, says commentator

A political commentator says there are growing calls in Pakistan for exacting revenge on India over its crackdown in Kashmir. 

House committees subpoena Pompeo for Ukraine documents

US Democrats have issued subpoenas for Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, seeking to obtain documents concerning contact with the Ukrainian government.