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Trump: US in position to impose very powerful sanctions on Turkey

President Donald Trump has said the United States is in a position where it could impose very powerful sanctions on Turkey or others if it wanted to.

Face-to-face talks between Sudan government, rebel groups begin in Juba

Peace talks between the Sudanese government and various rebel groups resume in Juba.

Nearly 70 Palestinians injured by Israeli forces

Nearly 70 Palestinians are wounded as Israeli forces attacked people participating in fresh weekly rallies in the besieged Gaza Strip.

Nigerian forces attack Zakzaki supporters during Arba’een mourning rituals

Nigerian security forces attack the followers of Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky, the leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), during a religious procession in the capital, Abuja.

Iran plans to spend €300mn to build large cargo ships

Iran says the $300mn investment is part of a long-term plan for the development of its maritime industries.

Majority of Americans believe Trump’s Syria move damages US reputation: Poll

The majority of Americans have said Trump’s decision to withdraw troops from northern Syria has damaged America’s reputation as a trusted ally.

Erdogan threatens to re-launch Syria operation if truce not respected

If the promises are not kept until Tuesday, the operation will start over, the Turkish leader said.

Protesters in South Korea attack US envoy’s residence

South Korean students break into the residence of the US ambassador in Seoul to protest American military presence in their country.

Jordan rejects Israeli ruling over extending detention of Jordanian woman

Heba Abdel-Baqi Labadi also holds a Palestinian identity card. She was arrested on August 20.

Democratic Unionist Party: Brexit deal to open path to united Ireland

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal may open a path for Northern Ireland to join into a united Ireland, the DUP says.

Reflections on Elijah Cummings from a political rival

“There aren’t many politicians in America who deserve the praise that Elijah Cummings had earned over the years,” writes Myles Hoenig.

Scotland high court to hear legal challenge to Brexit deal

Scotland’s highest court is to hear a challenge to have Boris Johnson’s agreed deal with the EU declared unlawful.

Global watchdog extends suspension of anti-Iran measures until February

The global anti-money laundering watchdog has extended the suspension of its measures against Iran until February 2020.

Withdrawal of US forces from Syria linked to Daesh prisoners’ escape: Report

Experts believe a Trump decision to withdraw US soldiers from Syria is linked to the escape of Daesh prisoners.

Japan refuses to join US ‘coalition’ in Middle East

Japan refuses to join a US “coalition” in Middle East waters, is considering sending its warships in a separate plan.

UK, EU have new draft Brexit deal

Sporadic clashes reported in Syrian border town despite Turkish truce

Machine gun fire and shelling could be heard from one part of the town of Ras al-Ayn.

‘Facebook actively helping Trump spread lies and misinformation’: Elizabeth Warren

Senator Elizabeth Warren has said that Facebook “is actively helping Trump spread lies and misinformation.”

Greece: Pro-Kurdish protesters hold rally outside US consulate in Thessaloniki

Hundreds of Kurds and pro-Kurdish protesters gathered outside the US Consulate in Thessaloniki on Thursday to protest the US withdrawal from northern Syria and Turkey’s military operations in the area.

Millions of Arba’een pilgrims from around the world gather in Karbala

A record number of Iranians has been reported this year.

La Liga: Barcelona prepare to face Eibar

La Liga champions Barcelona of Spain have been gearing up to travel to Basque region to play against Eibar.

US detention of Iranian scientist ‘very disturbing’

Canadian journalist Eric Walberg says US detention of Iranian scientist Masoud Soleimani is “very disturbing.”

Turkish-backed forces using white phosphorus against Kurds: Report

Foreign Policy has received photos showing kids in Ras al-Ayn with chemical burns on the chest and face.

Venezuela’s wage policy sparks mixed reactions

Following an order by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to increase the monthly minimum wage this week, some experts say this policy boosts hyperinflation and undermines the value of workers’ salaries.

Catalonia march for freedom draws thousands

Thousands of protesters in Catalonia have begun a 100 km journey on foot to the region’s capital to demand the acquittal of their political leaders who were given long jail terms for the 2017 referendum bid.