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Mortar fire hits Somali airport zone, wounds 9

Mortar fire on the zone around Mogadishu airport wounds nine people, including staff at the African Union and UN missions located there.

US poised to withdraw remaining troops from northeastern Syria: Pentagon

The Pentagon chief says his country is poised to evacuate the rest of its troops from northeastern Syria amid an ongoing Turkish offensive in the region.

Iran gives more details about newly discovered gas field

Iran says the new natural gas field discovered in southern Fars province holds 19 tcf in reserves.

Hundreds protest proposed energy law in Algeria

Hundreds of Algerians protest against a proposed energy law that they say the caretaker government has no right to pass.

Western threats won’t stop Turkey’s operation in Syria: Erdogan

The Turkish president says threats of sanctions by Western powers will not halt his country’s cross-border military offensive in Syria’s northeast.

Mattis: Daesh will surge back after Trump’s Syria withdrawal

Former US Defense Secretary James Mattis has said that Daesh “will resurge” in Syria, following President Donald Trump’s withdrawal of troops from the region.

Trump’s concern about Iran religious minorities worthless: Iranian Assyrian

An Iranian Assyrian Christian says US President Donald Trump’s ostensible concern about the rights of religious minorities in the Islamic Republic is “absolutely worthless.”

Israel to construct over 250 new settler units in occupied West Bank

Over 600,000 Israelis live in settlements built since the 1967 occupation of the Palestinian territories.

Nicola Sturgeon takes swipe at Jeremy Corbyn in diversionary tactic

As the SNP conference begins in Aberdeen today, Scotland’s First Minister is coming under mounting pressure to push harder for independence.

US resignations plague Trump

Hong Kong protesters stage flash mob rallies

Groups of individuals in Hong Kong stage flash mob protests across the city’s shopping districts on the 19th week of unrest in the Chinese city.

Nigeria’s shocking shame!

Nigeria is dealing with a shocking, dark reality, but what is it? Watch to learn!

Trump defends decision to pull US forces out of northern Syria

President Donald Trump has defended his decision to withdraw US forces from northern Syria amid widespread criticism of the decision.

Ayatollah Khamenei: US hostility has increased IRGC’s dignity

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says US hostility with the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has added to the force’s dignity.

Ecuador government, protesters agree to talk amid curfew

The UN and the Catholic Church announce an agreement between the Ecuadorian government and indigenous people to hold talks to end the crisis engulfing the country over fuel subsidy cuts.

Second round of presidential election kicks off in Tunisia

People in Tunisia are taking to the polls in the second round of the presidential election, in which two political novices are facing off.

Euro 2020 qualifiers: Norway 1-1 Spain

Spain’s perfect start to the Euro 2020 qualifying has been halted after being held to a 1-all draw by Norway in Oslo.

Back my deal or friendly no-deal Brexit: UK PM to tell EU

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will speak to EU leaders by the end of Monday to urge them to either support his Brexit deal or a friendly version of a no-deal Brexit, the Sunday Times.

Kipchoge runs marathon in under two hours

Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya has become the first person to run a marathon in under two hours in an unofficial event in Vienna. 

Pro-Kurdish, anti-Turkey rallies held in Europe

Large protests were held across Europe on Saturday and Sunday in support of Kurds being targeted by Turkish forces in Syria.

Syrian army set to take control of Manbij from SDF under Russia-US deal: Sputnik

The Syrian military is reportedly poised to take over Manbij from US-backed Kurdish militants to prevent the northern city’s fall to the Turkish army.

US taking advantage of Saudi weak military capability: Analyst

The US is “taking advantage” of Saudi weak military capability by selling Riyadh more Patriot missiles, a political analyst says.

14 killed, 16 missing after Typhoon Hagibis pounds Japan

More than a dozen people have been killed in Japan after a powerful typhoon hit the country with unprecedented rains, local media reported.

Democrats discussing detentions amid impeachment inquiry: Tlaib

The Democratic lawmakers engaged in impeachment inquiry are having “serious discussions” about detaining some.

Ecuadorians fed up with severe economic austerity: Commentator

A political commentator believes it is unlikely that Ecuadorians step back from their demands, since they are fed up with severe economic hardships in the past four decades.