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Ecuador arrests 370 people in anti-austerity protests

Ecuadorian protesters halted transport, barricaded streets and clashed with police for a second day on Friday (October 4) as almost 370 people were jailed over unrest triggered by President Lenin Moreno’s scrapping of fuel subsidies.

Russian deputy prime minister in Venezuela to support Maduro

Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Borisov was in Caracas on Saturday to underline Moscow’s support for Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro that has helped him stay in power despite intense Western pressure to quit.

US ‘peace envoy’ meets Taliban counterparts for first time since failed deal

US peace envoy meets Taliban negotiators for the first time since breaking off of talks.

North Korea already made concessions to US: Commentator

James Tweedie political commentator says the US has not made any concessions in talks with North Korea, and is still imposing its economic sanctions on the country.

Support for Scottish independence surges

The center of the Scottish city of Edinburgh ground to a halt on Saturday as tens of thousands of pro-independence supporters converged on the nation’s capital.

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Islamic Jihad marks its 32nd anniversary in Gaza

A huge rally has been held in Gaza to mark 32nd anniversary of the Islamic Jihad’s founding.

Yellow Vests want more than end to austerity budgets

The Yellow Vests have neared 11 months of marching but they are finally getting something to show for it.

Premier League: Liverpool 2-1 Leicester City

Liverpool have maintained their perfect start to the Premier League season, after earning a 2-1 home victory over Leicester City, thanks to a stoppage-time penalty.

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Trump slams Romney, Democrats under impeachment pressure

US President Donald Trump has attacked Mitt Romney, from his own party, as well as Democrats amid their impeachment efforts.

Washington accomplice in Saudi-led military aggression: Al-Houthi

Yemeni Houthi Ansarullah movement say the United States is hindering peace efforts in Yemen.

Nuclear talks between North Korea, US break down in Stockholm

North Korea’s chief negotiator says talks between North Korea and the United States broke down in Stockholm.

Resistance only way to restore Palestinians’ rights: Islamic Jihad leader

The leader of the Islamic Jihad movement says resistance is the only way to restore Palestinians’ rights.

Protests, security, arrests in Hong Kong as night falls

Protesters remained on the streets of Hong Kong as night fell, despite an increased police presence.

Standstill in Kashmir enters third month; normalcy remains distant dream

It has been two months since India has scrapped the special status from its part of Kashmir and put the Muslim-majority region under direct control of federal rule.

Trump’s impeachment inquiry seeks to divert attention from US problems: Analyst

The impeachment inquiry against US President Donald Trump is an effort to distract Americans from the nation’s foreign and domestic problems, a former US Senate candidate says.

Millions of Muslims preparing to mark Arba’een

Each year, millions of Muslims as well as people from other faiths gather in Iraq to mark the Arba’een ritual .

Iran’s Homa posts operating profit despite US sanctions

Iran’s largest airline says it made operating profit in year ending in late March 2019.

Iran Armed Forces prepared to give firm response to any threats: Commander

A senior Iranian commander says the country’s Armed Forces are prepared to give a firm response to enemies’ threat.

Iran overpower Australia in FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Cup

Iran have defeated Australia 3 sets to 1 to post their second win in the FIVB Men’s World Cup in Japan. 

Terrorist outfits preventing civilians from leaving Syria’s Idlib

Foreign-backed terrorist outfits continue to prevent civilians from leaving via the Abu al-Duhur corridor in the Syrian province of Idlib.

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Trump sees ‘very good chance’ of trade deal with China

US President Donald Trump says his administration has a “very good chance” of making a trade deal with China.

Chinese company building Africa’s tallest tower in Egypt

China is building Africa’s tallest tower titled “New Administrative Capital” in Cairo, Egypt, which is set to open January 2020.