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Daesh attack kills high-profile police cmdr. in north-central Iraq

A high-ranking Iraqi security official has been killed in an attack by Daesh Takfiri terrorists in the country’s north-central province of Salahuddin.

Iran exported $2bn worth of agri-food products until September: Report

Iran has exported over $2 billion worth of agri-food products in five months ending in early September.

Iran has to import wheat and US sanctions threaten it

Minister of Agriculture Mahmoud Hajjati says Iran has to import some shipments of wheat this year because state purchases from local farmers are not enough.

China keen to cooperate with Iran on Middle East peace, stability: Envoy

A senior Chinese diplomat says Beijing is keen to maintain consultations with Iran on ways to boost regional peace and stability.

Trump compares impeachment inquiry to ‘lynching’

Donald Trump has compared the ongoing impeachment inquiry into him to a “lynching.”

Boris Johnson threatens to abandon Brexit bill in the face of Parliamentary opposition

In an explosive move the PM has threatened to abandon his Brexil bill for a snap general election if MPs continue to defy him.

Crisis in Chile threatens the government

The FCO did not express objections to the planned departure of Sacoolas

Harry Dunn’s death at the hands of the wife of a US spy continues to outrage Britain as new revelations indicate that the FCO did nothing to prevent the culprit’s escape.

Israel has US presidential hopefuls in back pocket: Analyst

Israel has the current frontrunners in the race for the White House in “back pocket” and any contender who really opposes the Tel Aviv regime will be disqualified, says an analyst.

Iranian Scientist Case

Greece relocates hundreds of refugees to mainland as arrivals rise

Greek authorities move more asylum-seekers from peripheral islands to mainland Greece amid a surge in refugee arrivals on the remote islands in recent months.

Trump: US military companies against bringing troops home from Syria

Trump says it is easier for him to let American troops get killed abroad because his plans to bring them back home is faced with strong opposition in Washington, including from arms makers.

Trudeau set to form minority govt. after general votes

Canada’s ruling party, led by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, is expected to form a minority government after parliamentary polls closed across the country.

US holding top Iranian scientist behind bars

A top Iranian stem cell scientist has been behind bars in the United States without trial for nearly a year.

Sudanese government, rebels sign ceasefire deal to let in humanitarian relief

Sudan’s government and armed rebel groups sign a ceasefire agreement to allow humanitarian relief into the war-torn parts of the African country.

Incarceration of Iranian scientist most troubling human rights issue in US

Dr. Masoud Soleimani, a top Iranian stem cell scientist is still behind bars in the United States without trial, while the international civil society is not doing anything about it.

Venezuelan president rejects accusations by his Chilean, Ecuadorian counterparts

Maduro dismissed accusations by his Chilean and Ecuadorian counterparts that he had a hand in the recent massive protests in the two South American nations.

US, allies kick off major maritime exercise across Middle East

The United States is “hosting” a 50-nation maritime exercise that covers more than 2.5 million miles of waters across the Middle East.

Bolivia’s opp. refuses to concede defeat, protests erupt

Protests erupt in Bolivia after the main opposition candidate in the presidential election refuses to concede victory to incumbent President Evo Morales.

Japanese emperor publicly proclaims enthronement in centuries-old ceremony

Japanese Emperor Naruhito has formally proclaimed his enthronement in the presence of royals and leaders from around the world.

US ready to attack Turkey if necessary, Pompeo claims

The United States, whose withdrawal from northern Syria gave Turkey the green light to attack Kurds in the region, would take “military action” against Ankara if necessary, claims the country’s top diplomat.

NASA wants international partners to go to Moon too

As it looks to return to the Moon, NASA is open to the idea of international participation.

Lebanese cabinet announces new reforms on 5th day of protests

The Lebanese Cabinet has endorsed an economic, social, and political reform plan hoping to ease the five day nationwide protests in the Arab country.

Evo Morales supporters celebrate alleged electoral win

Supporters of Bolivia’s President Evo Morales celebrate his alleged electoral victory despite accusations from rival Carlos Mesa.

Spanish PM criticizes pro-independence regional chief in Barcelona visit

The acting prime minister of Spain has slammed the pro-independence regional chief for his failure to fulfill his duties in a quick visit to Barcelona.