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Include Trump’s racism in impeachment, Al Green urges fellow Democrats

A US lawmaker is calling for inclusion of President Donald Trump’s racism and xenophobia in impeachment articles.

2020 Copa America draw made

The draw for the 12-nation 2020 edition of the CONMEBOL Copa America has been conducted.

As JCPOA supporter, Sweden expected to sell Iran medicine needed for EB patients: Zarif

Iran expects Sweden as one of the new INSTEX shareholders and a JCPOA supporter to resume selling medicine need for EB patients.

Witnesses sworn in for US House Judiciary Committee impeachment inquiry

Witnesses were sworn in on Wednesday morning at the start of the US House Judiciary Committee’s impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump.

Iran ready to negotiate immediately after US lifts sanctions: Rouhani

President Hassan Rouhani says Iran has been left with no choice other than resistance against those who have brought it under sanctions.

Iran, Kyrgyzstan plan to increase trade ties by over 10 times

Iran and Kyrgyzstan say that trade ties could expand by nearly 10 times in the near future.

French gas shortages on eve of record general strike

France is hours away from a general strike which is expected to be the biggest in 3 decades.

Trump cancels NATO presser after being mocked by Trudeau

US President Donald Trump abruptly cancels a NATO summit in Britain after video emerges of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, apparently mocking him.

With Sevina, even the Blind can watch movies in Iran

In Iran the blind and the visually impaired have recently been able to watch the latest movies at movie halls.

Iran opposes Japan plan to dispatch Self-Defense Forces to Middle East: Deputy FM

A senior Iranian diplomat says the presence of any foreign forces doesn’t help stability in the Middle East.

Iran faces golden opportunity to revive textile industry

US sanctions have provided Iran with a rare opportunity to resurrect its textile and clothing industry which is as old as its history.

Hand grenade thrown at police in Iraqi capital, nine injured

At least nine people have been injured after a hand grenade was hurled at security forces in the downtown of Iraqi capital Baghdad.

Washington must pay the price for legislation on Uighurs: Beijing

The legislation adds to tensions between the two countries.

Iran to help Syria repair water, sewage infrastructure: Minister

Iranian companies will contribute to Syria’s efforts to repair its war-ravaged water and sewage system.

Police patrol attacked with grenade in West Belfast

In the latest attack in Northern Ireland, a police patrol has been targeted in West Belfast.

Boris Johnson attempts to conceal NATO’s growing divisions

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has delivered a bullish opening speech at the NATO summit in London.

US gun background checks reaching record in 2019

Background checks on purchasing guns in the US are reaching a record high this year.

Yemen war talks

NATO summit in London marred by differences between allies

NATO leaders have gathered in London to mark the military alliance’s 70th birthday.

French general strike starts: 3 weeks for victory like 1995, or more Austerity Era failure?

Over the decade I have lived in France I have never seen a social protest movement win their economic objective.

Britain’s Johnson supports digital tax despite Trump’s ire

British Prime Minister Johnson says he will press ahead with new taxes on US internet giants in spite of US President Trump who has threatened retaliation against France over its digital tax plans.

NBA: New Orleans Pelicans 97-118 Dallas Mavericks

Over the NBA, the Dallas Mavericks have rolled past the New Orleans Pelicans 118 to 97 at the Smoothie King Center.

Moscow accuses US of deliberately delaying visas for Russian diplomats

Washington’s behavior is leading to a further degradation of the already uneasy ties, Russia says.

OIC censures Israel’s new settlement construction project in flashpoint al-Khalil

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) condemns a controversial plan by Israel to build a new settlement in the flashpoint West Bank city of al-Khalil (Hebron).

US Democratic panel flags misinformation concerns to Facebook

Facebook’s policy on paid political advertisements has flaws that allow the spread of false information, the US Democratic National Committee has said.