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Russia blasts US for denying visas to UN team members

Moscow has slammed the United States for denying visas to several members of the Russian delegation to the United Nations General Assembly.

Haiti senator fires shots as protesters circle him, 2 injured

A lawmaker from Haiti’s ruling party uses a handgun to open fire during a protest sparked by fuel and food shortages, wounding a photojournalist and a security guard.

Trump, South Korea’s Moon discuss North Korea, sharing military costs

The American and South Korean heads of state met at the UN on Tuesday to discuss North Korea denuclearization as well as Seoul’s share in the costs of stationing US forces on the Korean Peninsula.

Saudi Arabia blocking approval of UN oceans report

Oil giant Saudi Arabia is blocking the adoption of a major UN report on oceans and climate change, multiple sources say.

Iran has no enmity towards neighbors: Top commander

Iran’s top military commander says the country has no enmity towards its neighbors and seeks regional cooperation to ensure security in the region.

Saudi airstrikes hit Yemen’s southwest, kill 13

Saudi airstrikes have killed at least 13 people in Yemen’s southwestern province of Dhale.

WADA: Russia faces ban from all major sports events

Russia could face a ban from all major sports events over “discrepancies” in a lab database, the World Anti-Doping Agency says.

Greek workers stage walkout against reform on strike action

Greek workers stage their first walkout since a new conservative government took office in July.

Hong Kong leader once again stresses dialog

Hong Kong’s leader hopes peaceful and rational dialog between the government and protesters will help find a way out of almost four months of unrest in the Chinese territory.

Brazil arrests 63, levies $8.7 million in fines over fires

Brazil’s defense minister says 63 people have been arrested and fines amounting to $8.7 million have been issued over fires in the Amazon rainforest.

Rouhani slams E3’s blame game over attacks on Saudi oil facilities

President Rouhani slams a statement by France, Germany, and the UK which claimed Iran was responsible for recent attacks on Saudi oil facilities.

Trump expanding US military presence in Poland

US President Donald Trump is expanding the country’s military presence in Poland despite warnings by Russia.

Anti-Trump protesters gather in NYC ahead of UN General Assembly

Dozens of anti-Trump protesters gathered in New York City on Monday night as the city geared up to host the United Nations General Assembly.

Iranian, French presidents discuss de-escalation of Mideast tensions in New York

The presidents of Iran and France have sat for talks on de-escalation of regional tensions in New York.

Two Katyusha rockets hit near US embassy in Baghdad’s Green Zone

No casualties have been reported after two Katyusha rockets hit central Baghdad’s fortified Green Zone on Monday.

New Horizon Conference kicks off in Beirut amid US pressure

The 7th round of the New Horizon Conference has convened this year in the Lebanese capital Beirut bringing together prominent intellectuals and activists who discussed the level of Israel’s influence in the US and Europe.

Pro-Palestine activists urge Labour to support Israeli boycott

On the fringes of the UK Labour Party’s annual conference in Brighton many pro-Palestine members have congregated to promote the Palestinian cause.

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Messi best player in world at FIFA awards

The best FIFA football awards 2019 ceremony has taken place in the Italian city of Milan and all the winners have been revealed.

Trump suggests he deserves Nobel Peace Prize

US President Donald Trump says he would get a Nobel Peace Prize “if they gave it out fairly.”

Iran president in New York to convey ‘message of regional peace’

Iran’s president has arrived in New York to attend the 74th meeting of the UN General Assembly.

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Iran reports further decline in point-to-point inflation rate

Iran’s inflation rate calculated on a point-to-point basis has further declined to stand at 35 percent.

Seven children killed, scores hurt in school collapse

Seven children have been killed and scores injured when a school building collapsed in the Kenyan capital Nairobi.