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US funds Venezuela’s Guaido with millions of dollars

The US government has granted almost 100 million to the Venezuelan opposition in order to help it continue its protests against the government of President Nicolas Maduro.

Senegal rally to salvage draw against Brazil in friendly

Brazil drew 1-1 with Senegal in a friendly in Singapore.

Trump is insincere on US military engagement in Middle East: Analyst

Trump is “insincere when he says that getting involved in the Middle East was the worst decision that the United States has ever made,” a former American Senate foreign policy analyst says.

Migrants requesting US asylum occupy bridge to Texas

Migrants from Latin America wanting to request US asylum occupy bridge on Mexico-US border.

Iran thrashes Cambodia 14-0 in World Cup qualifiers

Iran handed Cambodia a record-breaking 14-0 thrashing on an historic day in Tehran.

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Iran to boost output in oilfields shared with Iraq by nearly 60,000 bpd till March

Iran says production in oilfields shared with Iraq would surge by nearly 60,000 bpd until March.

Iraq begins three days of national mourning for victims of week-long unrest

Iraq begins three days of national mourning for dozens of killed during a week-long unrest.

World reacts after Turkish offensive in Syria

With the US green light, Turkey has launched a military aggression in northern Syria.

EU warns Turkey’s Syria incursion risks Daesh resurgence

The EU warns Turkey’s military operation in Syria could result in the resurgence of Daesh.

US counter-terror analyst arrested for leaking classified information

A counter-terrorism analyst at the US Defense Intelligence Agency was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly leaking top secret information to journalists.

Shanghai Masters: Novak Djokovic ousts Isner, into quarters

Novak Djokovic has progressed to quarterfinals of the 2019 Shanghai Masters

Clock ticking on US for shift in North Korea relations

Pyongyang says the clock is ticking for the United States to change its negotiating position in talks with North Korea.

STD cases in US rose to record high in 2018: CDC

The number of Americans who were diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease (STD) last year rose to a record high, U.S. health officials said on Tuesday.

Iran eyes industrial use of nanotechnology for water purification: Minister

Iran says nanotechnology could replace water transfer schemes in efforts to provide drinking water.

Turkey’s offensive against Syria attack on Arab country’s sovereignty, says analyst

An international human rights lawyer believes Turkey’s incursion into Syria is an attack on the Arab country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. 

John Bercow eyed as caretaker PM, an alternative to Corbyn

As Commons Speaker John Bercow’s 10-year tenure is nearing its proposed end, he is being eyed to become caretaker Prime Minister of the UK.

Most Democrats willing to risk 2020 US election to impeach Trump: Poll

Most Democrats want to impeach US President Donald Trump, according to a new poll.

Spanish olive workers protest against low prices as Trump tariffs threaten to bite sector

Thousands of olive sector producers and workers have marched through the streets of central Madrid to protest the low price of olive oil at source.

Romania government collapses in no-confidence vote

Romania’s beleaguered left-wing government collapsed in a no-confidence vote Thursday. 

Attacks on Aramco facilities to hit Saudi growth this year: World Bank

The World Bank says September oil attacks would undermine Saudi Arabia’s economic growth.

Zarif: Implementing HOPE initiative needs collective measure, consensus

Iran’s foreign minister calls on regional states to join hands in a collective measure and implement the Hormuz Peace Endeavor initiated by Tehran.

Johnson may send 2nd letter to EU to sabotage Brexit deal

The UK’s business secretary suggests the Prime Minister may in fact sabotage Brexit with a second letter to EU leaders against granting an extension.

Turkey’s offensive ‘violation of Syrian sovereignty’: Journalist

Turkey’s military operation in Syria is a violation of the Syrian sovereignty but can also be construed as a means of weakening the US-backed Kurdish militants and compelling them to initiate peace talks with Damascus, a journalist says.

VIOLENT protests rage on in Ecuador