News From Press TV, Page 602

Will British PM honor promise to fund mental health services?

After securing a large mandate to govern, it will now be up to the UK Conservatives to deliver on their promise to properly fund the country’s struggling National Health Service.

UK economy struggling with never-ending Brexit

After initially soaring, the pound slumped again as fear of a no-deal Brexit set in once more.

Schumer wants four white House officials to testify in Trump trial

The Democratic leader in the Republican-majority US Senate is calling for witnesses to testify in US President Donald Trump’s trial.

Pilots break strike unity as Macron’s ‘Thatcher moment’ is right now

The first union has selfishly broken ranks – French pilots and cabin crews.  It’s a “universal” pension system, sure… except for the groups who Macron has to buy off to break the strike.

ATTACK ON U.S. EMBASSY IN BAGHDAD

UK may face breakup crisis

The UK is seeking to drag itself out of a troublesome period in its history.

Iran to expand rail network by 1,500 kilometers by 2022: Minister

Iran’s transportation minister says rail network of the country will expand by 1,500 kilometers until 2022

Nearly half of Americans say US is worse off now compared to start of 2019: Poll

Nearly half of Americans say the United States was on the wrong track and is in a worse place now compared with the start of 2019, according to a new poll.

French general strike casts pall on Western New Year

The French government’s lack of negotiations to end their general strike means there is no opportunity for a truce over Christmas and now over the New Year.

Declassified files reveal British establishment’s fear of online Irish Republican activity

Newly released state papers reveal that the British security establishment lost the online information war to Irish Republicans before it began in earnest.

Bangladesh shuts mobile services along India border

Bangladesh cuts services to millions of mobile phones along its border with India for “security” reasons amid fears a new citizenship law passed by its giant neighbor could prompt an influx of migrants.

Pentagon deploying extra troops to Baghdad after embassy attack by protesters

The Pentagon chief says the United States is sending additional troops to Baghdad to provide security for the US embassy there following an attack by protesters.

Trump says US-China ‘Phase 1’ trade deal to be signed January 15

US President Donald Trump says a partial trade deal with China would be signed on January 15 in Washington.

Death toll from tribal clashes in Sudan’s Darfur rises to 24: Report

The death toll from sporadic tribal clashes between Arabs and non-Arabs in Sudan’s West Darfur Province rises to at least two dozen people.

2019 witnessed continued Israeli crackdown on Palestinians

2019 has witnessed continued Israeli crackdown against Palestinians, Press TV reports.

Iran’s LPG exports up thanks to gas network expansion: NIGC chief

Iran’s natural gas chief says LPG exports have increased because of expansion in gas network.

US pursuing an agenda of dominance since 9/11: Analyst

Political analyst Scott Bennett says the United States is pursuing its notorious political agenda of arrogance and domination started by the false flag 9/11 attacks.

Israeli forces detained over 5,500 Palestinians, including women, children, in 2019: Rights groups

Israeli military forces have arrested more than 5,500 Palestinians, including 889 children and 128 women, throughout the year 2019.

Baghdad should set deadline for US pullout: Commentator

Political commentator George Szamuely says the Iraqi government should set a deadline for all US forces to leave its soil.

Air pollution, the silent killer of Afghans

Following the rise of air pollution related diseases in Afghanistan, the government has taken measures to reduce air pollution levels.

Corbyn urges resistance to Tory hard right agenda

In a stoic New Year message, the Labour leader, Jeremy Corbyn, calls for resistance against an energised Boris Johnson.

Indians to stage citizenship law protest on New Year’s Eve

Thousands of Indians are set to ring in the New Year by staging protests against a citizenship law that critics say discriminates against the minority Muslim community.

CIA devised way to restrict missiles given to allies, researcher says

The US Central Intelligence Agency has devised technology to restrict the use of anti-aircraft missiles after they leave American hands, a researcher has said.

Firefighters drive through Australian inferno

The fire crew of Fire and Rescue NSW post a video showing the moment their truck was overrun by the bush fire burning near Nowra.

Iran opens $238 million express train service near Tehran

President Hassan Rouhani has opened an express electric train service linking Tehran to a city 82 km west of the Iranian capital.