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Palestinian economy sustains $2.5bn yearly revenues loss due to Israeli occupation: UN

A UN report says Israel’s occupation of the Palestinian territories has cost the economy of the Palestinians $47.7 billion for the 2000-2017 period.

Syria says weapons of mass destruction used by US caused humanitarian disasters

Syria says weapons of mass destruction used by the US have had global repercussions.

Trump blasts impeachment inquiry as ‘a hoax’

US President Donald Trump has denounced the impeachment inquiry by House Democrats against him as “a hoax” and condemned Democrats for scheduling an impeachment hearing this week when he will be on an important European tour.   

Iran arrests 79 rioters in Khuzestan: Intelligence Ministry

Iran’s Intelligence Ministry says Iranian security forces have arrested 79 main elements behind recent violent riots, in the southern province of Khuzestan.

Iran’s load/unload of petchem cargoes surge by %28.4 year-on-year: Report

Load and unload for petchems at Iranian ports surge by nearly a third between October and November.

Italy PM defends reform of euro zone bailout fund but seeks concessions

The Italian prime minister defends reform of the euro zone’s bailout fund but seeks concessions.

Pompeo warns Europe against allowing ‘Chinese tech giants’ build 5G networks

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has warned against European states allowing companies with Chinese links from constructing 5G networks across the continent.

Putin, Xi launch ‘historic’ Russian gas pipeline to China 2

Russia and China launch a giant gas pipeline linking the countries for the first time.

US CEOs’ jet perks add millions to corporate tax bills

US chief executives are taking an increasing number of personal trips on the company tab, and many investors are being kept in the dark about the true cost of the perk.

Protester killed in new anti-UN demo in DR Congo

A young man is killed in a new protest against UN forces in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

Zarif: Instead of ‘paper promises’, Europe must fulfill its human duty toward Iranians

Iran’s foreign minister says instead of giving ‘paper promises’ European countries must carry out their ‘human duty’ toward Iranians.

Hamas: Palestinians entitled to defending homeland, by ‘armed struggle’ in particular

Hamas says Palestinians have the right to defend their land against the Israeli occupation.

Russia to replace Wikipedia with homegrown encyclopedia

Russia is to set up a new online site for its national encyclopedia.

Turkey to get deal done on Russia’s S-400, US threats notwithstanding

Moscow and Ankara finalized an agreement on the delivery of the missile system in 2017.

Iranian banks selling $1.4bn in assets amid overhaul: Report

A report shows Iranian banks are selling $1.4 billion in assets amid a massive overhaul.

UN chief calls for hope over ‘surrender’ in fight against climate change

The world must choose hope over surrender in the fight against climate change, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres says.

@gemmaod1 Gemma O’Doherty: Given the evidence linking the MMR to autism, which is exploding in #Ireland, if parents are foolish enough to give it to their perfect babies, they have to take personal responsibility when things go wrong. Who could put their child’s future into the hands of corrupt HSE/pharma?

Given the evidence linking the MMR to autism, which is exploding in #Ireland, if parents are foolish enough to give it to their perfect babies, they have to take personal responsibility when things go wrong. Who could put their child’s future into the hands of corrupt HSE/pharma?https://twitter.com/highwiretalk/status/1200127243525033984 …

Iran’s customs register increase in non-oil exports

Despite US sanctions and restrictions, Iran’s non-oil exports are on the rise.

@Czakal Diversity Macht Frei: White woman attacked in Britain “to avenge native Americans”. ‘You are a slag, a typical white woman who thinks they can get away with anything, especially murder.” We need a record of the physical attacks driven by anti-white incitement in the media.

White woman attacked in Britain “to avenge native Americans”. ‘You are a slag, a typical white woman who thinks they can get away with anything, especially murder.” We need a record of the physical attacks driven by anti-white incitement in the media.https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/man-jailed-race-attack-woman-3588709 …

EU Instex moves

Iran begins registering candidates for February 2020 parliamentary elections

Candidates have begun filing their nomination for the 11th Iranian parliamentary elections scheduled for February 21, 2020.

Iran Judiciary chief: Riot losses should be compensated

Iran’s Judiciary chief Ebrahim Raeisi says those who suffered human or material losses during the recent foreign-backed riots have to be compensated.

Omar Trip To Burkina Faso Triggers Slaughter Of Christians | 14 Dead In Recent Attack

On Ilhan Omar’s alleged birthday she filed for divorce while visiting Burkina Faso in Africa. During the Christian massacre this Sunday, a Muslim resident of the bordertown where the deadly attack happened referred to Omar’s recent visit while justifying the slaughter. Her Africa hopping trip was filled with anti-Christian rhetoric and secret meetings with Qatar, […]

Putin and Xi oversee launch of Russian gas pipeline to China

Russia and China launch a landmark pipeline project that will transport Russian natural gas to China.

@gemmaod1 Gemma O’Doherty: #Jasonvale was diagnosed with terminal cancer. After rejecting #BigPharma products that made him feel worse, he began eating apricot kernels (Vit B17). His cancer disappeared. Now he is in jail for trying to heal others. #FFFGFO want to send people like him to prison too.

#Jasonvale was diagnosed with terminal cancer. After rejecting #BigPharma products that made him feel worse, he began eating apricot kernels (Vit B17). His cancer disappeared. Now he is in jail for trying to heal others. #FFFGFO want to send people like him to prison too.pic.twitter.com/aYuxHwZSp1