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US oil companies to take over Syrian oil

Three-month Brexit extension will not necessarily lead to a breakthrough

The EU’s granting of a three-month Brexit extension does not spell the end of Britain’s Brexit woes.

Heavy rains cause deadly landslide in Cameroon

Cameroon has deployed rescue workers to search house wreckages after a torrential downpour caused a landslide.

Trump allies denounce impeachmenet inquiry as ‘Soviet-style’

Donald Trump’s allies in the US House of Representatives say the president is being subjected by Democrats to a “Soviet-style” impeachment process.

Young Taliban must be heard, says Afghan UN youth envoy

Afghanistan’s new youth envoy to the United Nations says young Taliban members must be heard if the war ends.

Strong quake kills at least six people in south Philippines

A powerful earthquake have struck the southern Philippines, killing six people, cracking buildings and injuring dozens.

Argentina’s election of Fernandez a ‘no’ to US-pushed austerity: Analyst

The victory of Argentinean opposition candidate Alberto Fernandez was a reaction to abortive austerity measures adopted by conservative President Mauricio Macri, says a political commentator in New York.

Heart Surgery in Iran

Death of al-Baghdadi end of Daesh terror?

Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was born in 1971 in the city of Samarra, Iraq. He earned a PhD in Islamic Studies from Saddam University in Baghdad.

US military dumped al-Baghdadi’s body at sea, like it did bin Laden’s: Officials

The US military took what was left of al-Baghdadi’s body and throw it into sea, American officials claim.

Iran envoy slams UNSC’s failure to implement anti-Israeli resolutions

Iran’s deputy ambassador to the UN has criticized the Security Council for its failure to implement hundreds of resolutions passed against Israel.

NBA: Denver Nuggets 101, Sacramento Kings 94

Denver Nuggets have defeated the Kings 101 to 94 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento.

US threatens ‘military force’ against ‘any group’ challenging occupation of Syria oil fields

The Pentagon threatens ‘military force’ against ‘any group’ that seeks to challenge the US military’s occupation of Syrian oil fields.

Russia, Cuba rebuild frayed ties as Diaz-Canel visits Moscow

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel lands in Russia Tuesday for meetings with officials including President Vladimir Putin.

US Army officer had warned of Trump-Ukraine ties twice

US Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, the highest-ranking Ukraine expert on the National Security Council, about President Donald Trump’s interactions with Ukraine.

UN says cannot verify credibility of US statement on al-Baghdadi’s death

A United Nations spokesman says the world body cannot verify the US’ statement on the death of Daesh leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.

Protest in Honduras to demand resignation of President Hernandez

Students of the National Autonomous University of Honduras clash with riot police during a protest demanding the resignation of Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez for his alleged links to drug trafficking.

Paris Masters: Cilic beats Hurkacz

Croatia’s Marin Cilic has moved into the 2nd round of the ATP 1000 Paris Masters, with a 2 sets to love victory over Hubert Hurkacz of Poland.

US Democrats set Thursday vote on U.S. House path to impeachment probe

Democrats in the US House of Representatives set a Thursday vote to lay out next steps for their impeachment inquiry.

Iraqi parliament passes measures to meet anti-govt. protesters’ demands

The Iraqi parliament has taken steps to meet the demands of anti-government protesters and prevent growing violence in the country.

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Iran to open 10 new dams until March: Report

A report shows 10 new dams will come on line across Iran until March.

British MPs reject PM Johnson’s bid for December 12 general election

British lawmakers have rejected an attempt by Prime Minister Boris Johnson to hold an early general election on December 12.

Mortar rounds hit US military base north of Iraqi capital

Two mortar rounds hit a military base north of the Iraqi capital where US troops are deployed.

Trump using al-Baghdadi’s death to further predatory policy of US imperialism: Scholar

Trump is using the Daesh leader’s purported death to further the predatory policy of US imperialism in the Middle East, says Dennis Etler.