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Democratic candidates accuse Trump of sowing racism

Democratic presidential candidates in South Carolina on Saturday accused US President Donald Trump of stoking racism.

F1: Verstappen takes pole for Mexican GP

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen has taken pole position for the Mexican Grand Prix. 

Russia: US move to control Syrian oil fields ‘banditry’

Russia says the US plan to deploy forces into Syria in order to allegedly protect the country’s oil fields amounts to “banditry” and exposes Washington’s intentions to take over Syrian oil.

Swiss Indoors: Federer tops Sitsipas, reaches final

Roger Federer has sealed a spot in the Swiss Indoors final.

Barcelona protests show Spain’s failure to meet demands of Catalans

A political analyst says fresh protests in Barcelona are the outcome of Spain’s failure to meet the demands of Catalans.

N Korea warns: Continued hostilities could lead to conflict with US

Pyongyang renews the warning for Washington against an impasse in the diplomatic process between the two sides, saying continued hostilities could lead to conflict.

Clashes in Barcelona after 350,000 rally in peaceful protest

Catalan separatists clash with police in Barcelona after some 350,000 held a peaceful protest against the jailing of nine pro-independence leaders.

Daesh chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi allegedly killed

The United States military has conducted a special operations raid against Daesh Takfiri leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, Newsweek reports.

‘I was pressured in US to plea guilty,’ Butina says upon returning to Russia

Alleged Russian agent Maria Butina says she pleaded guilty to her crime under pressure by US authorities.

Chile: Water cannons deployed to disperse mass protests in Santiago

Chilean police deployed water cannons and launched tear gas at mass protests in the capital city of Santiago on Saturday.

Civilians resume daily activities in Syrian border town of Tel Abyad

Civilians in the Syrian border town of Tel Abyad went about their daily activities on Saturday (October 26), after Turkey seized control of the town.

Britons march against police brutality

The annual United Friends and Family Campaign march in London aims to highlight the hundreds of deaths in police custody which have occurred over many decades.

Premier League: Manchester City 3-0 Aston Villa

Manchester City have defeated Aston Villa 3-nil at home to keep the pressure on Premier League leaders Liverpool.

An Insider’s View of the Country: Ahar City and Delfan

Kelly lashes out at ex-boss for withdrawing troops from N Syria

Former White House chief of staff John Kelly has lashed out at his former boss, President Donald Trump, for pulling US forces out of northern Syria.

Iran closely watching developments in neighboring Iraq: Spokesman

Tehran is monitoring developments in Iraq with care and diligence, says the Iranian foreign ministry.

U.S. Anti-Iran Sanctions

US grants renewed waiver for Iran-UK joint gasfield: Report

The US government renews a waiver to sanctions affecting a joint Iranian-UK gasfield in the North Sea.

Yemen’s Houthis, Saudi-sponsored militiamen exchange 7,000 prisoners: NCPA head

Yemen’s Houthis and Saudi-sponsored militiamen have reportedly exchanged 7,000 prisoners in 300 swaps.

Dr. Soleimani is being used as a political pawn by US neoconservatives: Scholar

Dr. Masoud Soleimani is being used as a political pawn by US neoconservatives, Zionists who are hostile towards Iran, according to Dr. Kevin Barrett.

Millions face power cuts as California fires spread

Californian officials warned on Saturday that “historic and extreme” wind conditions were set to fan raging wildfires in the north of the state.

Six Nigerian schoolgirls, 2 staff members released weeks after being kidnapped: Official

Six Nigerian schoolgirls and two staff members have been released unhurt three weeks after they were kidnapped in northern Kaduna state.

Secret flight between Tel Aviv and Riyadh?

There are speculations that a top Israeli official has visited Riyadh after revelations that a privately-owned Challenger 604 jet has taken off from Tel Aviv and landed in the Saudi capital.

Syria Withdrawal A Hoax?

Iran opening large dairy plant to meet rising demand for butter, milk fats

Iran is opening its largest dairy processing plant as it eyes a full cut to massive butter imports.