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Turkey detains 3 pro-Kurdish mayors over ‘terror’ links

Turkey has arrested three mayors from the pro-Kurdish People’s Democratic Party (HDP) on suspicion of “membership in a terror group.”

Rioting migrants torch cars at Maltese holding center

Rioting migrants set several cars on fire and injured a policeman at a Malta holding centre on Sunday as they demanded their freedom.

Since when did you start to side with terror? Erdogan asks West

The Turkish president has lashed out at the West for what he claims to be “standing by terrorists.”

Iran FM: I’m ready to visit Saudi Arabia to settle differences

Iran’s Foreign Minister Zarif says he is ready to visit Saudi Arabia to help reduce tensions.

The “N” Word

Italy: Roof collapses in fire at UNESCO site Cavallerizza Reale

Part of the roof has collapsed at the north Italian city’s UNESCO site.

A US withdrawl from Syria, or a redpolyment?

Turkey can have bases on own soil, but not in Syria: Iran

Iran says it is opposed to Turkey’s establishment of military bases on Syrian soil as it would violate the Arab country’s sovereignty.

NHL: Chicago Blackhawks 3-5 Washington Capitals

Over the National Hockey League in Chicago, the Blackhawks have suffered a 5-3 loss at the hands of the Washington Capitals on Sunday.

Hillary claim Russia is ‘grooming’ 2020 candidate baseless: Pete Buttigieg

Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg Sunday dismissed the claim that 2020 hopeful Rep. Tulsi Gabbard is a “Russian asset.”

Pakistanis protest against India’s crackdown in Kashmir

Pakistanis have staged another protest in Islamabad against India’s crackdown in Kashmir.

Hong Kong leader apologizes for police spraying of mosque

Hong Kong’s leader offers an apology to the Muslim community in the Chinese city after police accidentally fired blue water cannon at a major mosque there amid clashes with protesters.

Arba’een commemorated by thousands in London

Thousands of people have gathered in central London to mark 40 days since the martyrdom anniversary of Islam’s 3rd Shia Imam. 

3 US Army soldiers killed, 3 injured in training accident in Georgia

Three US Army soldiers were killed and three injured in a training accident on a base in Georgia on Sunday.

Serie A: AC Milan 2-2 Lecce

Stefano Pioli’s reign as AC Milan manager got off to a rather disappointing start as the Rossoneri fell short of sealing their victory, after a stoppage-time goal gave Lecce a 2-all draw in San Siro.

Esper’s visit to Afghanistan aims to help Trump with 2020 election: Analyst

Pentagon chief Mark Esper’s visit to Afghanistan aims to help President Trump with the 2020 US presidential election, says an analyst.

Israel will get US aid only if it ceases settlement constructions, Warren suggests

Democratic candidate for 2020 presidential election, Elizabeth Warren, says if Israel does not stop building illegal settlements, then “Everything is on the table.”

Thousands in Haiti call for president to resign

Thousands of people demonstrated on Sunday in Port-au-Prince, demanding that Haiti’s President Jovenel Moise step down.

Vote counting underway in Bolivia’s presidential election

Poll station workers were busily tallying votes after Bolivians went to the polls on Sunday to decide whether to extend the rule of President Morales to nearly two decades or oust the leftist leader in a tight election.

US completes troop withdrawal from Syrian provinces of Aleppo, Raqqa: Report

US troops have completely withdrawn from the northern Syrian provinces of Aleppo and Raqqa, according to a report.

Trump attacks Pelosi amid her Jordan visit over Syria situation

US President Donald Trump has lashed out at House Speaker Nancy Pelosi amid her visit to Jordan over the situation in northern Syria.

Kashmiri Muslims commemorate Arba’een

Muslims in the Indian occupied Kashmir have commemorated the 40th day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein and his companions in Karbala.

European Open: Murray tops Wawrinka

Andy Murray has clinched his first ATP tennis title since 2017 with a 2 sets to 1 victory over Stan Wawrinka at the European Open final in Belgium.

American military presence in ME for promoting ‘US imperial agenda’: Analyst

US military forces are in the Middle East to promote Washington’s “imperial agenda,” says an author and political commentator in Chicago.

French poverty back to 2010 level after Macron’s reforms

In 2018, poverty and economic inequality in France soared to its highest rate in nearly a decade.