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Pompeo warns Europe against allowing ‘Chinese tech giants’ build 5G networks

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has warned against European states allowing companies with Chinese links from constructing 5G networks across the continent.

Putin, Xi launch ‘historic’ Russian gas pipeline to China 2

Russia and China launch a giant gas pipeline linking the countries for the first time.

US CEOs’ jet perks add millions to corporate tax bills

US chief executives are taking an increasing number of personal trips on the company tab, and many investors are being kept in the dark about the true cost of the perk.

Protester killed in new anti-UN demo in DR Congo

A young man is killed in a new protest against UN forces in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

Zarif: Instead of ‘paper promises’, Europe must fulfill its human duty toward Iranians

Iran’s foreign minister says instead of giving ‘paper promises’ European countries must carry out their ‘human duty’ toward Iranians.

Hamas: Palestinians entitled to defending homeland, by ‘armed struggle’ in particular

Hamas says Palestinians have the right to defend their land against the Israeli occupation.

Russia to replace Wikipedia with homegrown encyclopedia

Russia is to set up a new online site for its national encyclopedia.

Turkey to get deal done on Russia’s S-400, US threats notwithstanding

Moscow and Ankara finalized an agreement on the delivery of the missile system in 2017.

Iranian banks selling $1.4bn in assets amid overhaul: Report

A report shows Iranian banks are selling $1.4 billion in assets amid a massive overhaul.

UN chief calls for hope over ‘surrender’ in fight against climate change

The world must choose hope over surrender in the fight against climate change, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres says.

Iran’s customs register increase in non-oil exports

Despite US sanctions and restrictions, Iran’s non-oil exports are on the rise.

EU Instex moves

Iran begins registering candidates for February 2020 parliamentary elections

Candidates have begun filing their nomination for the 11th Iranian parliamentary elections scheduled for February 21, 2020.

Iran Judiciary chief: Riot losses should be compensated

Iran’s Judiciary chief Ebrahim Raeisi says those who suffered human or material losses during the recent foreign-backed riots have to be compensated.

Putin and Xi oversee launch of Russian gas pipeline to China

Russia and China launch a landmark pipeline project that will transport Russian natural gas to China.

Israeli PM cries fouls as more EU states join Iran trade system

Israel’s prime minister slams European states for joining a new system aimed at doing business with Iran in the face of US sanctions.

Number of US mass shootings this year highest since 2014: Data

The number of mass shootings across the US so far in 2019 has reached 385, leading to nearly 36,000 deaths, according to a gun violence research group.

Typhoon Kammuri churns towards Philippines

The Philippines is bracing for powerful Typhoon Kammuri as the storm churns closer.

Hundreds of Indonesian Muslims attend Jakarta 212 rally

Hundreds of Indonesian Muslims rallied at National Monument Park for the “212” reunion on Monday.

Over 300 Trump election ads removed by Google, YouTube

US websites Google and YouTube have removed over 300 election campaign ads of President Donald Trump for violating the services’ policies.

Mexican president defends decision to grant former Bolivian leader political asylum

President Obrador of Mexico defends his decision to grant asylum to Bolivia’s Morales, who was forced to resign as president in a ‘coup d’etat.’

Republicans using Rep. Omar to raise money: Analyst

The Republican Party has been using Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar to raise money, says an analyst.

Trump, lawyers won’t participate in upcoming impeachment hearing: White House

The White House says President Trump and his lawyers will not participate in a congressional impeachment hearing this week.

Three French flood rescuers killed in helicopter crash

Three emergency workers were killed in a helicopter crash near Marseille while on a rescue mission in southern France.

China wants US tariffs rolled back in phase one trade deal: Global Times

Beijing’s top priority in any phase one trade deal with the US is the removal of existing tariffs on Chinese goods, China’s Global Times newspaper reported.