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Iran will give firm response to any threat: Army chief commander

The chief commander of Iran’s Army says the country will give a firm response to any enemies’ threat.

Climate activists block key traffic hub in Berlin

Thousands of climate change activists blocked traffic at two main squares in Berlin on Monday.

More than 16,000 flee unrest in Indonesia’s Papua

More than 16,000 scared residents have fled an unrest-hit city in Indonesia’s Papua region, the military says.

Civilian deaths abroad should cause a Trump impeachment

Iran-Iraq alliance unbreakable despite enemy attempts: Spokesman

Tehran says the alliance between Iran and Iraq will not be affected by the enemies’ propaganda campaign after recent protests in some Iraqi cities.

Nine dead as refugee boat sinks off Italian coast

The Italian coastguard says a boat carrying dozens of migrants sank off the coast of the island of Lampedusa, south of Sicily, leaving nine people dead.

Egypt urges intl. mediation in Nile dam dispute with Ethiopia

Cairo calls for foreign mediation to help end a “deadlock” in talks over a massive dam that Ethiopia has been building over the Nile.

Trump says Pelosi may be guilty of ‘treason’

US President Trump says House Speaker Nancy Pelosi could be guilty of ‘treason’ as Democrats pursue an impeachment inquiry against him.

Trump says Pelosi may be guilty of ‘treason’

US President Trump says House Speaker Nancy Pelosi could be guilty of ‘treason’ as Democrats pursue an impeachment inquiry against him.

Serie A: Inter Milan 1-2 Juventus

Over football news in Italy, Juventus have leapfrogged Inter Milan to the Serie A summit, with Gonzalo Higuain putting an end to the Nerazzurri’s perfect start.

US economists more pessimistic, citing trade as major risk: survey

Economists have become more concerned about US growth prospects, citing trade friction as the major worry, according to a new survey.

Press TV The Lite Bulletin

Hundreds of colorful hot air balloons in different shapes and sizes have filled the sky in the US state of New Mexico.

Trump allies sought changes at Ukraine gas firm to gain benefit: Report

US President Trump’s associates pressured Ukraine over a major gas firm in order to benefit companies controlled by Trump’s allies, a report shows.

Moscow sends note of protest to US over FBI interrogation of Russian MP at NY airport

Moscow files a protest with the US State Department on the detention and interrogation of a Russian lawmaker by FBI agents at a NY airport.

GM strike negotiations take ‘turn for the worse’: Union

Negotiations to resolve a three-week-old strike at General Motors for better pay, benefits and job security have taken “a turn for the worse.”

Syria: Ras al-Ayn residents protest against Turkish operation

Demonstrators picketed the US International Coalition Base near the village of Tel Arqam in northern Syria on Sunday over fears of a Turkish offensive on Kurdish-controlled territory.

Portugal’s Socialists claim election victory

The ruling Socialists won Sunday’s parliamentary election with more votes than four years ago but will still likely fall short of having an outright majority, exit polls showed on Sunday (October 6).

US magnifying, provoking demonstrations in Iraq: Commentator

A political commentator says the United States is hell-bent on magnifying the protests in Iraq to promote violence.

Iranian, Iraqi nation connected through faith, enemy plot to sow discord will fail: Leader

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has said that the Iranian and Iraqi nations are connected through faith.

Iraq Protests

Republicans are ‘terrified’ but the party must ‘get a grip on itself’

American former General Colin Powell says the Republican Party “needs to get a grip on itself” amid the Ukraine scandal.

Premier League: Manchester City 0-2 Wolverhampton

Defending Champions Manchester City have suffered a shocking 2-nil loss in the Premier League against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Etihad stadium.

2nd whistleblower with ‘first-hand’ info on Trump-Ukraine scandal comes forward

A second whistleblower with “first-hand” info on President Donald Trump’s Ukraine scandal has come forward.

Iran to open over 3,800 MW of new power plants until next summer: Official

An Iranian official says over 3,800 MW of new power plants will go on line until next summer.

Ceremony honors IRIB World Service correspondents

The IRIB World Service has held a ceremony to honor its correspondents working across the world.