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Trump says he doesn’t want ’partial’ trade deal with China

US President Donald Trump has reiterated his tough approach against China, saying only a complete deal with Beijing on trade will be acceptable.

A year in the ice: Scientists set sail on Arctic expedition about climate change

An international team of scientists set sail Friday on an Arctic expedition to enhance understanding of climate change.

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Protests against Egypt’s president erupt in capital Cairo, some other cities

Hundreds of people hold rare protests in Egypt against President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Cairo and other cities.

US sanctions Iran Central Bank out of desperation: FM Zarif

Iran’s foreign minister says the US sanctions on Iran’s Central Bank shows Washington’s “desperate” approach toward the Islamic Republic.

US says will send more military troops to Saudi Arabia, UAE

The US announced Friday it would send more troops to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates in response to the recent attack on Saudi oil facilities.

Yemen’s Houthis announce plan to conditionally halt strikes against Saudi Arabia

Yemen’s Houthi Ansarullah movement says it will halt striking Saudi Arabia if the Arab kingdom does the same.

Trump repeatedly pressed Ukraine president to probe Biden’s son: Report

President Trump in a July phone call repeatedly pressured the president of Ukraine to investigate Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden’s son, a report says.

Thousands protest in Algiers despite tight security

Thousands of protesters take to the streets of the Algerian capital to demand the ouster of the country’s army chief.

Far right extremism growing in UK

Official figures show that far right extremism is now the fastest growing form of extremism in the UK.

Lebanon marks 37th anniversary of Sabra and Shatila massacre

Lebanon has marked the 37th anniversary of the massacre of thousands of civilians by militias allied with Israel in the Palestinian refugee camps of Sabra and Shatila.

Bus bombing attack kills 12 people near Iraqi city of Karbala

At least 12 people have been killed in a bus bombing attack near Iraqi city of Karbala.

23 US states sue Trump over auto emissions rules

A group of 23 states on Friday sued to block the Trump administration from undoing California’s authority to set strict car pollution rules.

US resorting to ‘maximum deception’ campaign against Iran: Envoy

Iran’s ambassador to the UN says the US is resorting to a maximum deception campaign against the Islamic Republic.

Indian crackdown kills fresh produce market in Kashmir

This is the peak of the Apple harvest season in Kashmir: the fruit market, which would otherwise be full of the hustle and bustle of growers, traders, and buyers, wears a deserted look today.

Israeli forces injure over 75 Palestinians in Gaza

More than 75 Palestinians are injured as the Israeli forces attack anti-occupation protests in the besieged Gaza Strip.

Monumental construction project underway in remote North Korea

Like a scene from an epic film, thousands of workers swarm over the building sites of Samjiyon, a monumental construction project in the far reaches of North Korea ordered by leader Kim Jong-un.

Afghanistan’s Ghani vows measures to avoid civilian deaths

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani vows to introduce measures to prevent civilian casualties during security operations, following an assault in which a US airstrike killed at least 30 civilians.

US imposes sanctions on Iran’s central bank: Trump

President Donald Trump has said the United States has imposed sanctions on Iran’s central bank as Washington further escalates tensions with Tehran. 

Russia vows to continue banking cooperation with Iran despite ‘illegitimate’ US sanctions

The Kremlin says Washington’s behavior “will not affect our approaches to Iran.”

Leader says US trying to impose its demands on Iran

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the United States is trying to impose what it wants on Iran.

Trump doesn’t want war with Iran, so Pompeo changes tone accordingly: Analyst

Trump does not want war with Iran and Pompeo has changed his tone accordingly, according to former American Senate foreign policy analyst James Jatras.

Ireland: ‘Civil unrest’ on UK border if Brexit fails

The Irish Deputy Prime Minister dispels “spin” over recent Brexit progress, warning of potential “civil unrest” on the UK border.

B-Team wants to fight Iran to the last American: FM Zarif

Iran’s foreign minister says Saudi Arabia and the UAE apparently want to fight Iran to the last American.

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A grey baby panda, which is unique among other black and white bearlike mammals, has fascinated visitors to a nursery house in southwest China.