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Israeli military conducts new attacks on besieged Gaza enclave

The Israeli warplanes, choppers, and navy boats have hit several targets in fresh attacks on the Gaza Strip.

Syria says planning to sue US for stealing its oil resources

A top advisor to Syria’s president says the country plans to sue the US over its theft of Syrian oil resources.

Russia says UN chief turns blind eye over US visa delays

Russia accuses the UN of turning a blind eye to what Moscow says is US delays in issuing visas for Russian officials.

35 civilians killed in Burkina Faso after attack on military outpost

Burkina Faso insurgents killed 35 civilians, mostly female, on Tuesday (December 24) after attacking a military outpost in northern Soum Province.

Iran seizes haul of US-made weapons meant to be used for riots

Iran says it has confiscated a consignment of US-made weapons meant to be used in the November riots.

US flies 4 spy planes at same time amid concern about N Korea ‘Christmas gift’

The United States has flown four surveillance planes over the Korean Peninsula at the same time.

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What is the origin of Reuters’ ‘special report’?

What is the true origin of the Reuters’ so-called ‘special report’ on Iran?

Russia, China want Iran to adopt FATF rules: Chief banker

Iran’s chief banker says adopting FATF laws would be beneficial for Iran’s trade with allies.

Netanyahu pledges to build 3,000 settler units in West Bank settlements

Benjamin Netanyahu declared he will be building 3,000 new housing and industrial units in Israeli settlements.

Israeli forces arrest Palestinian man over alleged stabbing attack

Israeli forces have arrested a young Palestinian man over an alleged stabbing attack in the occupied Jerusalem al-Quds.

Tehran’s new Moscow envoy: Iran, Russia must cooperate to counter US’ economic terrorism

Iran’s new ambassador to Russia calls for Tehran-Moscow cooperation in the face of Washington’s “economic terrorism.”

Two anti-regime activists killed as Saudi regime forces storm Dammam

Saudi regime forces have raided an area in the oil-rich and Shia-populated Eastern Province, killing at least two political dissidents.

MOAB severely affected lives of rural Afghans in eastern Nangarhar

Over two years have passed since the US dropped the largest non-nuclear bomb in its arsenal on the eastern Afghan province of Nangarhar.

UAE, Saudi Arabia spreading extremism in the Balkans: Report

A report submitted to the EU Parliament shows the UAE and Saudis are funding extremism in the Balkans.

Algeria starts funeral of army chief Gaid Salah

Salah became the de facto strongman after Abdelaziz Bouteflika was forced to step down in April.

Turkish president says discussed Libya ceasefire with Tunisian counterpart

Erdogan said Tunisia would have “valuable” contributions to establishing stability in Libya.

Deadliest year in Afghanistan for US since official end of ops

Twenty American soldiers have been recorded this year among those killed during the US conflicts in Afghanistan.

Iran says steel industry growing after US turns up sanctions heat

Iran’s industrial metals, specifically steel, are the latest target in the Trump administration’s maximum pressure campaign, but officials say the sector is unfazed and keeps growing.

Iran gearing up for parliamentary elections

Iran is gearing up for the 11th Iranian parliamentary elections scheduled for February 21, 2020.

Hunger would grow in US under new Trump food stamp rules

The Trump administration’s plan to strip 3.7 million people of their food stamps will deepen the crisis of hunger in America.

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Iran’s Rouhani felicitates Pope Francis on Christmas, New Year

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani congratulates Pope Francis on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Jesus Christ and the Gregorian New Year.

Venezuela arrests 11 suspects in raid on military post

Venezuelan security forces arrest 11 people involved in an attack on a military base in the country’s south.