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Trump faces two deadlines as US Congress ramps up impeachment focus

US President Donald Trump faced two deadlines in Congress this week as Democrats prepared to shift the focus of their impeachment inquiry.

Video: At least 24 killed in Tunisia bus crash

At least 24 Tunisians were killed on Sunday after a bus crashed during an excursion in the northern town of Amdoun, the health ministry said.

Senior Palestinian figure slams Israeli settlement plan in al-Khalil as result of US policy-shift

A senior Palestinian figure has slammed an Israeli settlement plan in the West Bank city of al-Khalil (Hebron).

United States wants to stir trouble in the region: Commentator  

A political commentator believes the US is seeking to influence anti-government protests in Iraq to stir trouble in the region.

Dozens in Chile clash with police near Pinera residence

Dozens of protesters clash with police in Chile’s capital in the neighborhood where President Sebastian Pinera lives, where they also fought with residents, as demonstrators continue to call for Pinera’s resignation.

Premier League: Manchester United 2-2 Aston Villa

In the English Premier League, Manchester United have been held to a 2-all draw by Aston Villa at Old Trafford.

Influenza epidemic claims 56 lives: Iranian Health Ministry

Iran’s Health Ministry has said that a swine influenza epidemic has claimed the lives of 56 people.

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Trump says ‘will eradicate AIDS in 10 years,’ is called ‘no ally’ of people with HIV

US President Donald Trump is branded as “no ally of people living with HIV” on World AIDS Day.

Iran allowing air taxi services for first time amid sanctions

Iranian authorities say several companies have obtained the initial permit for flying air taxis.

Trump aims to draw ‘electoral appeal’ through meddling in war crimes cases: Analyst

Donald Trump’s interference in military justice system has caused “profound dissatisfaction” among higher ranks of US armed forces, an American political commentator says, adding that the move is aimed at increasing “electoral appeal” to his Republican base.

Karate 1-Premier: Iran earn 2 gold, 2 bronze in Madrid

Team Iran have finished the Karate 1-Premier League in Madrid as runner-up after grabbing 2 gold and 2 Bronze medals.

Palestinians stage strike after Israeli killing of youth

Palestinians observe a massive general strike after Israeli forces shoot dead an 18-year-old Palestinian in the occupied West Bank.

Scuba divers clean up canals after high tides in Venice

A group of scuba divers come together to clean up the canals in Venice, after record high waters hit the lagoon city in the past weeks.

Iran to open first privately-owned port on the Caspian Sea

A first privately-owned port facility on Iran’s coast of the Caspian Sea is to open in the near future.

Iran to host international conference on martyred defenders of holy shrine

Iran will hold the ‘International Conference of Martyred Defenders of the Holy Shrine’ in January 2020.

Kabul hosts one-day peace conference

The representatives of political parties, rights groups, political elites and former Taliban figures have come together in Kabul to discuss peace in Afghanistan.

19 killed as bus plunges onto frozen river in Siberia

A passenger bus plunges off a bridge onto a frozen river in Siberia, killing 19 of the more than 40 people on board.

Omar’s rival banned from Twitter after suggesting congresswoman should be hanged

Twitter has permanently suspended the accounts of one of Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar’s political rivals after she accused the Minnesota congresswoman of treason and wrote on the social media platform that Omar should be hanged.

International community must bear responsibility of protecting JCPOA: Iranian diplomat

Iran’s deputy foreign minister for political affairs urges global action to protect the JCPOA.

Iraq’s parliament approves prime minister’s resignation

Iraq’s parliament approves the resignation of Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi, which came after top Shia cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani urged the parliament to “reconsider” its support for the incumbent government.

Israel to ‘double’ number of settlers in al-Khalil with new project

Israel announces a plan to construct a new settlement in the West Bank city of al-Khalil (Hebron) that will purportedly accommodate as many settlers as are currently housed in the city.

Iran seeking major share in global copper trade: Report

Iran’s is investing billions in the copper sector to make it more competitive at the global level.

Candidates register for Iran’s parliamentary vote

Candidates have begun registering for Iran’s eleventh parliamentary vote set for February 21.

Iranian Navy holds annual exhibition in Bandar Abbas

Iranian Navy’s Bandar Abbas Headquarters is hosting an exhibition on the latest naval technological achievements and developments.