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North Korea accuses Japan of ‘deliberately’ sinking fishing boat, demands compensation
Press TV - Oct 12th 2019 4:31am EDTNorth Korea says Japan’s sinking of a fishing boat this week was “deliberate” and Tokyo must pay for the “gangster act.”
Al-Houthi calls on US to ‘learn from Vietnam’ as US announces deployment in Saudi Arabia
Press TV - Oct 12th 2019 4:27am EDTThe head of Yemen’s Supreme Revolutionary Committee calls on Washington to ‘learn from Vietnam’ after US announced deployment in Saudi Arabia.
Russia jails American-Israeli woman on drug charges despite Netanyahu plea
Press TV - Oct 12th 2019 3:51am EDTA Russian court has sentenced a US-Israeli woman to seven and a half years in jail for drug offenses despite requests by Netanyahu to release her.
California ends private prisons and immigrant detention facilities
Press TV - Oct 12th 2019 3:10am EDTCalifornia on Friday banned private prisons and immigrant detention centers under a bill signed by the state’s governor.
Photo of the day
Press TV - Oct 12th 2019 2:49am EDTStrong waves hit a seawall along the coast in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka prefecture, on October 12, 2019 ahead of Typhoon Hagibis’ expected landfall in central or eastern Japan later in the evening.
Iran will not leave ‘banditry’ in intl. waters unanswered: Official
Press TV - Oct 12th 2019 2:33am EDTAn official says Iran will not let attacks on its vessels go unanswered after an Iranian oil tanker is hit by suspicious explosions in the Red Sea.
More than two million Iranian pilgrims enter Iraq for Arba’een pilgrimage
Press TV - Oct 12th 2019 2:32am EDTMore than two million Iranian pilgrims enter Iraq a week before the annual Muslim pilgrimage of Arba’een.
Leaders of India, China have frank discussions defuse border tensions
Press TV - Oct 12th 2019 2:03am EDTChinese President Xi Jinping meets Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a bid to defuse border tensions over Kashmir.
Turkey steps up attacks on Syria’s Ras al-Ayn as incursion deepens
Press TV - Oct 12th 2019 2:00am EDTTurkey intensifies air and artillery strikes on Syria’s northeastern city of Ras al-Ayn as part of a military operation against Kurdish militants in the Arab country.
Pakistanis protest against curfew in Kashmir
Press TV - Oct 12th 2019 1:08am EDTThousands of Pakistanis have staged a rally to show solidarity with people in the disputed Jammu and Kashmir region, which has been under curfew for over two months.
Three US judge block Trump new rule for poor immigrants
Press TV - Oct 12th 2019 12:57am EDTJudges in three US states have ruled against a Trump administration policy that would withhold green cards to immigrants who receive public assistance such as Medicaid.
Three US judges block Trump new rule for poor immigrants
Press TV - Oct 12th 2019 12:57am EDTJudges in three US states have ruled against a Trump administration policy that would withhold green cards to immigrants who receive public assistance such as Medicaid.
US threatens Turkey with ‘immediate defensive action’ after Syria artillery fire
Press TV - Oct 12th 2019 12:10am EDTThe United States threatens to take an “immediate defensive action” after a contingent of its forces was caught up in Turkish shelling in northern Syria.
Iran beach soccer team start World Beach Games in style
Press TV - Oct 11th 2019 11:22pm EDTIran national beach soccer team came from 4-1 down to earn a thrilling 5-4 victory over Ukraine at 2019 World Beach Games in Qatar.
Czech Republic inflict first qualifier defeat on England in 10 years
Press TV - Oct 11th 2019 11:14pm EDTCzech Republic have come from a goal down to upset England 2-1 in their Euro 2020 qualifying Group A meeting in Prague.
One man dies as wind-driven Los Angeles wildfire forces 100,000 to flee
Press TV - Oct 11th 2019 10:46pm EDTA fierce, wind-driven wildfire swept through foothills and canyons along the northern edge of Los Angeles on Friday.
Turkish attacks on Syrian Kurds help Daesh inmates break out of jail
Press TV - Oct 11th 2019 7:58pm EDTA group of Daesh prisoners escape from a prison in northern Syria following Turkish mortar attacks nearby.
Brexit may lead to revival of British colonialism
Press TV - Oct 11th 2019 7:53pm EDTAs the UK continues to battle over Brexit, fear is rising that Britain’s departure from the European Union will lead to the revival of the country’s imperialist identity.
US campaign to bring Iran to its knees has failed, says commentator
Press TV - Oct 11th 2019 6:53pm EDTA political commentator says the US campaign to force Iran to its knees has failed.
US acting Homeland Security Secretary McAleenan resigns
Press TV - Oct 11th 2019 6:27pm EDTKevin McAleenan, the acting secretary for the US Department of Homeland Security, is resigning, President Trump says.
Trump announces ‘very substantial’ but partial China trade deal
Press TV - Oct 11th 2019 6:13pm EDTUS President Donald Trump announces a very substantial but partial China trade deal, suspending October tariff hike.
Iran hails efforts to mediate talks with Saudis ahead of Imran Khan visit
Press TV - Oct 11th 2019 5:05pm EDTIran’s foreign minister says Tehran welcomes efforts by intermediaries to mediate talks with Saudi Arabia.
Erdogan says Turkey won’t stop military operation against Syria Kurds
Press TV - Oct 11th 2019 4:40pm EDTThe Turkish president says Ankara will not stop its military operation against Kurdish militants in northeastern Syria.
Top aide to US Secretary of State Pompeo resigns
Press TV - Oct 11th 2019 3:50pm EDTA senior adviser to US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has resigned with the State Department mired in a controversy over the Trump administration’s dealings with Ukraine.
Haitians burn tyres, intensify protests in continuing push for president’s ouster
Press TV - Oct 11th 2019 3:41pm EDTHaitians intensified protests on Friday, blocking traffic in parts of the capital leading to the presidential palace.