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Crisis-wracked Chile pulls out as APEC, climate meet host

Chile pulled out of hosting two major international summits on Wednesday as it struggled to restore order after more than ten days of civil unrest that have left at least 20 dead.

Argentinian envoy appointed new IAEA chief

The International Atomic Energy Agency’s Board of Governors appoints Argentinian ambassador Rafael Mariano Grossi as the agency’s Director General.

Paris Masters: Thiem eliminates Raonic

Dominic Thiem has edged out Milos Raonic in a 3-set marathon match to reach the Paris Masters round of 16.

Israeli embassies around world shut as staff go on strike

Israeli diplomatic missions have been shut down worldwide over a strike by envoys and military attaches enraged by low pay.

Iran says trade deficit for two quarters stood at $273mn

Iran’s trade deficit in two first quarters of its calendar year stood at $273 million.

Seoul balks at US pressure for overseas deployment of South Korean troops

Seoul has voiced opposition to a pressure from the United States for the participation of the South Korean troops in the US conflicts overseas.

Turkish lawmaker quits ruling party at Erdogan’s request

Mustafa Yeneroglu is the first lawmaker to quit the ruling AK Party.

US, Arab allies impose illegal sanctions on IRGC, Hezbollah entities

A Riyadh-based group, including Saudi Arabia and the US, has imposed illegal sanctions on Islamic Revolution Guard Corps and Lebanon’s resistance movement Hezbollah.

Iran’s main port for goods no longer on alert over congestion: Local official

A local official in Iran’s main port for goods says congestion has eased in terminals and other facilities.

S African police fire water cannon on refugees at anti-xenophobia protest

Around 100 people were arrested on Wednesday as part of an operation to disperse a group of refugees who had staged a sit-in near the United Nations refugee agency in Cape Town.

US Secy of State deputy breaks with Trump over Ukraine call in hearing

US President Donald Trump’s pick for Russia ambassador, Deputy Secretary of State John Sullivan, breaks with him on his scandalous Ukraine phone call.

US economy grows 1.9% in Q3: Commerce

The American economy slowed a touch in the third quarter but remained solid, thanks to a pickup in home sales and steady consumer spending, government figures showed Wednesday.

Brazil says 17 killed in police action in Manaus

A shoot-out in Brazil’s Manaus between police and suspected drug traffickers left 17 people dead.

Pakistan’s Imran Khan faces 1st major challenge to leadership

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan faces the first major challenge to his leadership.

Boris Johnson readies to fight a ‘tough’ general election campaign

In his third, and possibly last Prime Minister’s Questions, Boris Johnson took the fight to Jeremy Corbyn.

Jonathan Evans reiterates his pro-EU position at Policy Exchange event

In a sign of growing Brexit jitters in the British security community, the former head of MI5 expresses concern about the security implications of Brexit.

Lebanon’s PM Hariri resigns amid protests

Embattled Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri has submitted his resignation to President Michel Aoun.

Facebook sues Israel cyber espionage firm for hacking WhatsApp

Facebook Inc has sued Israeli cyber surveillance firm NSO Group for hacking its messaging platform WhatsApp.

California firefighters ready for battle again as Santa Ana winds whip up new wildfires

Fast-moving Santa Ana winds are expected to blast through the southern US state of California on Wednesday.

US, West spy services inciting unrest in regional states: Leader warns

Ayatollah Khamenei blames the US and Western spy services for a wave of unrest gripping certain regional states.

Turkey summons Washington envoy over sanctions, Armenian ‘genocide’ resolutions

Ankara has summoned Washington’s ambassador in Turkey to protest two anti-Turkey resolutions recently passed by the US House of Representatives.

France, Germany step up efforts to build ‘sovereign’ EU cloud computing

Germany and France will present proposal for a “European data infrastructure” in early 2020.

Ukraine army, pro-Russia forces start withdrawing from east

The Ukrainian army and pro-Russian forces have started withdrawing from a key area in the country’s volatile east as part of a deal to end the long-running conflict in the region.

Paris Masters: Chardy ousts Medvedev

In tennis, Daniil Medvedev has been knocked out of the Paris Masters after a 2nd round shock loss to Jeremy Chardy of France.