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In Sa’ada, Yemen’s air defenses shoot down another spy drone

Since the beginning of December, at least nine drones of the same type have been shot down.

Iran’s FM Zarif urges world to counter US unilateralism

Iran calls for collective cooperation among world countries to counter US unilateralism across the globe.

China’s Sinosure backing 3.7bn worth of petchem project in Iran: CBI governor

China’s Sinosure is backing $3.7bn worth of Chinese investment for petrochemical project across Iran.

Top cleric condemns US strikes on PMU bases, urges respect for Iraq sovereignty

The drone strikes killed at least 27 individuals and wounded 51 others.

Mexico orders ambassador in Bolivia to return after she declared non grata

Mexico orders its ambassador in Bolivia to return to the country after the Bolivian regime declared her a “persona non grata.”

Iraqi forces, people entitled to retaliate US attack on PMU: IRGC

Iran’s IRGC says the Iraqi people and forces have an absolute right to retaliate and give response to the US military aggression against Iraq’s PMU.

US Navy SEAL pardoned by Trump described as ‘toxic’ and ‘freaking evil’ by comrades

A US Navy SEAL pardoned of war crimes by US President Donald Trump has been described as “toxic” and “freaking evil” by fellow troops who fought with him in Iraq.

Iran-Russia-China naval drills scared countries seeking insecurity in region: IRGC

The IRGC spokesman says the Iran-Russia-China naval drills cause fear among countries seeking to undermine regional security.

2019 Elections

British establishment wary of post-Brexit crisis in NI

The continuing political crisis in Northern Ireland is empowering the Irish Unity movement, with elements of the British establishment voicing concern over the prospect of a United Ireland ‘within a decade’.

Pompeo categorizes US aggression in Iraq, Syria as ‘defensive action’

Pompeo has categorized a series of aggressive US military strikes in Iraq and Syria that killed more than two dozen people as a “defensive action”.

One person dead after small plane crashes into Maryland house

One man is killed when the plane he was in crashed into the side of a house in New Carrollton, Maryland.

India: Hundreds of women stage sit-in against citizenship bill

Hundreds of women in New Delhi’s Shaheen Bagh neighbourhood stage a sit-in calling for the revocation of the new citizenship bill.

Iran dismisses US baseless claim about involvement in attack on American forces in Iraq

The Iranian government spokesman vehemently dismisses the US claim about Iran’s involvement in a rocket attack on American forces in Iraq.

Iranians mark anniversary of 2009 rallies against foreign-backed unrest

Iranians take to the streets across the nation to mark the anniversary of 2009 historic rallies against post-election riots.

Death toll in Somalia bombing climbs to 81: Government

The bombing at a busy intersection in Mogadishu was the country’s deadliest attack in two years.

Rebecca Long-Bailey set to contest Labour leadership race

A key Corbyn ally is set to join the Labour leadership race, thus guaranteeing policy continuity.

Lufthansa’s Germanwings strike cancels around 180 flights in Germany

Around 180 flights in Germany have been canceled due to cabin crew strikes at Lufthansa’s budget airline Germanwings.

Iran, Russia: West disturbing peace in region

Iran and Russia blast attempts by the West, including the United States, to stir up tensions in the Middle East region.

The Weekly: Our most important stories from last week

The Weekly is a brief look back at the most consequential news from last week with a view to putting them in context.

Palestinian torture

Trump could lose popular vote by 5m, but still win 2020 election: Michael Moore

Michael Moore has said Donald Trump could lose the popular vote by 5 million but still win the 2020 election.

President Rouhani: This is a wartime situation

President Hassan Rouhani says the era of pressure and sanctions against the Iranian nation will sooner or later be over.

NBA: Toronto Raptors 97-98 Oklahoma City Thunder

Over the NBA, where the Oklahoma City Thunder have posted their 5th straight victory in Toronto, outplaying the Raptors 98 to 97.

US invents enemies to continue waging wars on other countries: Analyst

The US “needs to invent enemies to continue waging” wars on other countries, political analyst Stephen Lendman says.