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US airstrike in Afghanistan in May killed 30 civilians: UN

A US airstrike that was carried out in Afghanistan in May and was said to have targeted Taliban militants in fact killed at least 30 civilians, a UN probe has found.

Russia calls for dialogue between Syrian government and Kurds

Russia has called for dialogue between the Syrian government and Kurdish forces controlling northern Syria.

NHL: Nashville Predators 5-2 San Jose Sharks

Over the new NHL season, the Predators have crushed the Sharks 5-2 in Nashville, handing San Jose their 4th loss in a row.

Iran finds massive onshore gas field in south: Report

Iran has struck an onshore gas gusher in the country’s south, estimated to house enough energy to power homes in Tehran of 12 million people for 16 years, Fars news agency says.

Press TV The Lite Bulletin

In Russia, truck drivers have gathered in the capital Moscow to put on display what they and their trucks can do.

Pelosi: Trump trying to “cover up” Ukraine dealings

Speaker Nancy Pelosi fired back at President Trump on Tuesday, accusing him of trying to “cover up” his dealings with Ukraine.

Morocco Rally: De Villiers takes overall lead

Carlos Sainz of Spain has clinched stage 4 while South African Giniel de Villiers Knocked Nasser Al-Attiyah off the top of the overall lead.

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Ecuador imposes curfew as protests intensify

Ecuador imposes a curfew around government buildings in Quito as protesters converge on the capital city to protest fuel price hikes.

Johnson facing no-deal Brexit cabinet rebellion: Report

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing a new rebellion from his cabinet over concerns of a no-deal Brexit.

Dark matter, exoplanet discoveries win Nobel Physics Prize

Three astronomers have won the Nobel Physics Prize for research that increases the understanding of our place in the Universe.

Saudi women’s rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul contender for Nobel Peace Prize

Jailed Saudi women’s rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul has been nominated for this year’s Nobel Peace Prize

Combating terrorism shouldn’t be pursued for political goals: Iranian diplomat

Iranian representative of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Ali Nasimfar says combating terrorism shouldn’t be pursued for political aims.

Ecuadorian President Moreno allowing US meddling in return for financial aid, says commentator

A political commentator says the Ecuadorian president is allowing the US to interfere in the country’s policies in return for financial aid.

Yemenis mark third anniversary of Sana’a’s massacre by Saudi Arabia

Yemenis have come together in the capital Sana’a to mark the third anniversary of the massacre by Saudi Arabia.

Italy’s lower house votes to slash number of lawmakers

The Italian parliament has passed a reform that would cut the number of lawmakers by over one third.

America can’t be trusted at all; it stabs own allies in the back: Nasrallah

Nasrallah says the US cannot be trusted at all, and that Washington stabs in the back anyone who relies on it.

ISRAEL’S INTOLERANCE PROBLEM

An Insider’s View of the Country: Silkworm and Giveh

‘Don’t tempt me’ to join 2020 presidential race: Clinton to Trump

Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has fired back at Donald Trump after the American president challenged her to join the 2020 US presidential race.

Iraq unveils new set of reforms to meet protesters’ demands

The Iraqi government has unveiled a second reform plan in response to protest rallies that have left dozens of people dead and many more injured.

Ecuador’s indigenous converge on capital to protest fuel hikes

Demonstrators converge on the Ecuadoran capital as intensifying protests against soaring fuel prices slashed oil output by a third. 

Trump reportedly obsessed with lie detectors amid scandals engulfing White House

US President Donald Trump has been obsessed with using polygraphs to find out who leaked information to the press, a White House former officials say.

Russia warns actions that could stall peace process in Syria

Russia has warned against actions that could endanger the peace process in Syria.

Deadly Protests Escalate in Iraq (Single topic approved)