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EU, rights group highlight suffering of Gaza fishermen

Al-mezan Center for Human Rights screens a film about the suffering of Palestinian fishermen in an event funded by the European Union.

Bahraini courts issue life terms for 271 anti-regime activists since Jan. 2018: Rights group

An independent human rights group says Bahraini courts have sentenced 271 anti-regime dissidents to life imprisonment since January 2018.

Lebanon deploys water cannon, choppers to fight wildfires

Wildfires that have swept across Lebanon since Monday prompt Beirut to deploy water cannons and call on its neighbors for help.

Ripples of US sanctions on Iran reach European shores

US sanctions on Tehran are hurting the Europeans in ways unheard of until now, where Afghans migrating from Iran pose an immediate problem to the bloc.

UVF Terror group leader was Police and Army ‘secret agent’

In shocking new revelations, former UVF terror leader, Billy Wright, has been confirmed as an agent of the RUC and the British army.

US troops express anger at Trump’s ‘betrayal’ of Kurds

US troops say Kurdish did everything agreed upon, but Trump “betrayed” their trust.

Iran raises $700mn through local bourse for oil project financing

Iranian officials say over $700 million have been raised for oil projects through the local bourse.

Aother Trump flip-flop: US troops go to Saudi Arabia

Zarif: ‘One or more governments’ behind attack on Iranian oil tanker

Foreign Minister Javad Zarif says the attack on an Iranian oil tanker in the Red Sea on Friday was a “complicated action” in which “one or more governments” were involved.

India again halts text messaging services in Kashmir

The Indian government blocks text messaging services for mobile phones in the Indian-administered Kashmir just a day after restoring them.

Day 7 of Turkey Syria offensive: Latest updates

Defying international calls to stop military action in Syria, Turkey keeps up the offensive, as Syrian forces take up positions in the country’s northern belt following a deal with Kurds.

Turkey arrests 4 Kurdish mayors amid Syria offensive

Turkey arrests four mayors from the pro-Kurdish People’s Democratic Party (HDP), in an apparent crackdown on critics of Ankara’s latest offensive against Syria.

Trump’s former Russia adviser Fiona Hill testifies in impeachment inquiry

Fiona Hill, Trump’s former top Russia adviser, has testified for more than nine hours behind closed doors as part of the impeachment inquiry by Democrats.

Indonesia shuts some schools as haze again clouds the skies

Indonesia warns its citizens of more choking smoke from forest fires on Tuesday as several provinces close schools due to worsening air quality.

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Papua New Guinea issues arrest warrant for ex-PM

Authorities in Papua New Guinea order the arrest of former prime minister Peter O’Neill on charges of corruption.

1 in 3 young children undernourished or overweight: UNICEF

A third of the world’s nearly 700 million children under the age of five are undernourished or overweight and face lifelong health problems as a consequence, according to a UN report.

Euro 2020 qualifiers: France 1-1 Turkey

France’s qualification to the Euro 2020 finals have been delayed after being held to a 1-all draw by Turkey at the Stade de France.

General elections kick off in Mozambique

Polls open across Mozambique for general elections, amid concerns that a peace deal could collapse.

Spain’s supreme court convicts Catalon leaders of sedition

The Spanish Supreme Court has sentenced nine of the 12 Catalan leaders on trial to lengthy jail terms for their role in the 2017 referendum.

Rouhani: Yemen crisis resolution key to ending regional problems

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the war in Yemen is important when it comes to solving regional problems.

US imposes sanctions on Turkish ministries over Syrian offensive

The US has imposed sanctions on two Turkish ministries and three senior government officials following the country’s military offensive against Kurdish fighters in Syria.

Death toll from typhoon in Japan climbs to 66

The death toll from Typhoon Hagibis in Japan rises to 66, amid diminishing hopes of finding any survivors.

Female supporters of Zakzaky accuse govt. of holding abducted girls

Female supporters of Nigerian Muslim cleric Sheikh Ibrahim Ibrahim Zakzaky have accused the Nigerian security forces of still holding on to some girls who were abducted during the December 2015 Zaria Massacre.

Spain: Police use batons and tear gas on protesters at Barcelona airport

Police in riot gear used batons and tear gas on Catalan independence supporters blocking Barcelona’s El Prat airport on Monday night.