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Venezuela’s Maduro slams Salvadoran pres. as ‘traitor’ amid diplomatic row

President Maduro of Venezuela lambastes his El Salvadoran counterpart as “traitor” after the latter expelled diplomats representing the Caracas government.

Trump threatens to withhold California wildfire funds

US President Trump has threatened to withhold federal aid from California after its Democratic governor criticized his environmental policies.

U23 World C’ships: Iran win Greco-Roman title

Iranian Greco-Roman wrestlers have claimed the title at the 2019, U23 World Championships in Budapest. 

Iran to launch three satellites in coming years: Iran’s space chief

Iran’s space chief has said that the country plans to launch three satellites in the upcoming years.

US hostile policies not exclusive to Iran: Commentator

A political commentator believes United States has proven throughout history that it cannot be a reliable partner in any kind of negotiations.

Norway’s Ugland says nine crew abducted by pirates from vessel off Benin

A vessel owned by Norwegian shipping firm J.J. Ugland was boarded by pirates while at anchor off the coast of Benin, and nine crew members were kidnapped.

India’s smog-bound capital suffers most hazardous air so far this year

Air pollution in New Delhi and surrounding towns reached the worst levels so far this year on Sunday (November 3), with authorities in the world’s most polluted capital city having already declared a public health emergency and ordered the closure of schools.

Iraq’s PM urges end to street protests, says unrest hurting economy

Iraq’s Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi has called for an end to street protests.

US whistleblower opens up to GOP as Trump keeps hunting for him

The US whistleblower at the heart of impeachment inquiry into President Trump has expressed willingness to answer House Republicans’s questions.

Djokovic clinches 5th Paris Masters title

World number 1 Novak Djokovic has clinched his 5th Paris Masters title after beating Canadian youngster Denis Shapovalov 2 sets to love.

Resisting U.S. Pressure

Iran’s sanction-free tobacco sector benefitting others: Expert

An expert says foreigners are keen to invest in Iran’s tobacco sector as it is exempt from sanctions.

Trump will survive impeachment but his base will shrink: Analyst

Donald Trump is set to survive impeachment but he will lose much of his support among voters as a result of the ongoing inquiry, say an analyst.

Republican-led Senate not to back Trump impeachment: Analyst

Given the fact that the US Senate is currently led by the Republican Party, the impeachment of President Donald Trump will fail to come to fruition, says an African American journalist.

Iraqis rally to reaffirm commitment to Ayatollah Sistani’s stand on calm

People hold rallies in various Iraqi cities to support the position of top cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani that any protests in the country be invariably peaceful.

Bolivia’s pres. warns against violence as opp. hints at coup

Bolivia’s President Evo Morales has accused his opponents of seeking bloodshed after an opposition figure vowed to oust him and called for the military’s support.

Iran’s Mahan Air to stop flights to Italy in late December

Iran’s Mahan Air will have no more flights to Italy as of late December, says an aviation official.

In Mexico, a celebration of life with skulls, skeletons, & devils

Giant skulls, skeleton floats, devils, and Catrinas flooded the streets of Mexico City to celebrate the Day of the Dead and welcome back the spirits of the dead among the living.

Venezuela reciprocates El Salvador’s expulsion of diplomats

Venezuela says it is expelling El Salvador’s diplomats in a tit-for-tat move that comes a day after San Salvador said it had given Venezuelan diplomats two days’ time to leave.

Iran will target interests of US, allies anywhere in case of war: Commander

An Iranian commander says the country’s forces will target the interests of the US and its allies at any place in case of war.

Six Saudi soldiers killed in clashes with Yemeni forces in border areas

Six Saudi soldiers have been killed in clashes with Yemeni army soldiers.

Iran marks religious endowment week

Tehran is hosting various events including art exhibitions, seminars and charity events to mark the religious endowment week. 

Two Greek towns protest refugee transfers to mainland sites

Protesters in two towns in northern Greece take to the streets to rally against the transfer of migrants from the Greek islands to sites on the mainland.

Nearly half of Americans want Trump impeached, removed

Almost half of Americans want Trump to be impeached and removed from the White House, a new poll shows.

Trump says ‘would love’ to host Ukraine’s Zelensky as impeachment inquiry widens

Trump expressed strong desire for hosting Ukraine’s Zelensky at the White House, amid a whirlwind of impeachment proceedings that were triggered by his phone call with the Ukraine president.