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More Republican senators consider acknowledging Trump’s quid pro quo on Ukraine

A growing number of Senate Republicans are ready to acknowledge that President Trump used US military aid as leverage to force Ukraine to investigate former Vice President Joe Biden.

U-23 World C’ships: Iran will fight for 2 golds in final

Iran’s young Greco-Roman wrestlers have booked their spots in the Under-23 World Championships, which is currently underway in Budapest.

Hamilton sets pace in US GP practice

Over in Motorsports, Lewis Hamilton has topped the times in the 2nd practice session at the United States Grand Prix.

New California fire grows as US state struggles with spate of wildfires

A new wildfire in California grew to nearly 9,000 acres (3,700 hectares) on Friday, sending thousands of people fleeing.

UK election campaign begins

The UK election campaigning has begun in earnest as politicians across the country attempt to woo potential voters to go to the polls on December 12.

Turkey accuses France, Israel of establishing terror state in Syria

Turkey has accused France and Israel of seeking to establish “a terrorist state” in Syria after they both expressed support for Syrian Kurds.

French Yellow Vests hold national assembly ahead of first anniversary

French Yellow Vest organizers hold a national assembly ahead of the movement’s first anniversary.

Baghdadi US ‘brainchild,’ his death yet to be verified: Russia

Russia has described Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi as the “brainchild” of the US, saying Moscow still cannot verify the elimination of the Daesh leader.

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Beautiful autumn scenes in China where tourists flock to the east and southwest to see natural beauties there.

Democratic candidates says US whould end aid to Israel over its polcy in Palestine

US Democratic presidential candidates say Washington should withhold military aid to Israel if it continues to annex Jewish settlements in occupied Palestine.

Energy Secretary Perry, White House official asked to testify in impeachment inquiry

US Energy Secretary and White House official have been told to testify in the impeachment inquiry of President Trump.

Israeli aircraft target Hamas positions in Gaza Strip

The Israeli military has reportedly launched air raids against areas in the besieged Gaza Strip hours after opening fire on and injuring dozens of Palestinians.

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US plans to sign initial deal with China in Nov.: Official

The United States aims to sign an initial deal with China this month amid an ongoing trade war, top Trump administration officials says.

At least 15 govt. troopers killed in terrorist raid in northeast Mali: Army

At least 15 government troops have been killed in a terrorist attack on a military post in northeast Mali.

Ancient treasures go on display in London Tutankhamun exhibition

Treasures from the tomb of boy-king Tutankhamun will go on show in London.

Paris Masters: Djokovic reaches semifinals

Novak Djokovic has thrashed Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-1, 6-2, to book his place in the last 4 of the Paris Masters. 

Hezbollah leader calls for quick formation of new Lebanese govt.

The leader of Lebanon’s Hezbollah resistance movement has called for the quick formation of a new government.

US doesn’t want stable, secure Lebanon: Analyst

Political commentator Robert Fantina believes the stability of Lebanon runs counter to US policies.

US knows ‘exactly’ who new Daesh leader is: Trump

US President Trump says Washington knows “exactly” who the Daesh terror group’s new leader is.

Giuliani associate charged in Ukraine-linked case denied release from house arrest

A judge has refused to release an associate of US President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, from house arrest.

Hunger striking Bahraini anti-regime activist thrown into solitary

Bahraini prison officials have reportedly thrown a hunger striking imprisoned dissident into solitary confinement.

US, allies don’t want to root out terrorism: Analyst

Interview with Pye Ian, geopolitical researcher

Pelosi: Impeachment inquiry ‘very sad,’ but necessary

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has said that the impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump is a “sad thing” for the country but necessary.

22 people killed in DR Congo mining truck accident: police

At least 22 people have been killed and 10 wounded when a mining truck overturned in southeast DR Congo on Friday, police say.