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Human Rights Watch calls on Egypt to protect right to peaceful protest

Egyptian authorities should recognize that the world is watching, Human Rights Watch says.

Funeral held for Palestinian teen shot in Jerusalem al-Quds knife attack

Palestinians have held a funeral procession for a 14-year old boy, shot dead by Israeli forces after stabbing a policeman in Jerusalem al-Quds last month.

Young people at the forefront of Welsh independence movement

The dramatic rise of Welsh nationalism, and the concomitant demand for independence, has got Britain’s establishment media worried.

Iran’s emerging has one of world’s top destinations for religious tourism

Iran is increasingly becoming one of the world’s top destinations for religious tourism.

Iran to give crushing response to enemies: IRGC commander

A senior Iranian military commander says Iranian armed forces are prepared to give a crushing response to any possible attack against the Islamic Republic.

Tillerson bombshell revelations on Israel

Top military official: Iran, Russia, China hold naval drills ‘in near future’

Iran has announced plans to conduct joint naval drills with Russian and Chinese military forces in the international waters of the Indian Ocean and the Sea of Oman “in the near future.”

Iran won’t let war encroach upon its territory: IRGC chief

The chief commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says Iran will never allow a war being dragged into its soil, stressing that the invaders will be vanquished.

US tap water contaminants linked with 100,000 cancer cases: Study

A study of chemicals in US drinking water found that arsenic, even in small concentrations, is responsible for disproportionate numbers of cancer cases.

America’s maximum pressure campaign has failed: Iran

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman says America’s campaign of pressure against Tehran has already failed to achieve its goals.

Premier League: Southampton 1-3 Bournemouth

In the English Premier League, Bournemouth have overpowered Southampton with a 3-1 victory at St. Mary’s Stadium.

‘Millions’ protest in youth-led global climate strike

Millions reportedly take part in youth-led global protest rallies against climate change.

Tunisia democracy ‘inspiration’ for Arab countries: Analyst

The democracy in Tunisia can be an “inspiration” and set a precedent for the future of Arab countries, says a political analyst.

Iran, US, S Arabia engage in unprecedented war of words

Russia prevents Israeli airstrikes in Syrian capital: Russian media

Russia has reportedly once again managed to prevent Israeli airstrike in Syria.

Aramco incident shows strength of Yemeni resistance: Nasrallah

The Secretary General of Lebanon’s resistance movement Hezbollah says the recent retaliatory attack on Saudi Arabia’s Aramco oil facilities bears witness to the strength of the Yemeni resistance.

France deploys thousands of police officers to counter yellow vest rallies in Paris b race

Thousands of police officers are deployed into Paris to counter fresh yellow vest protests.

Saudis don’t believe fiction of Iran’s role in oil plants attacks: FM Zarif

The Iranian Foreign Minister says Saudi strikes on Yemen’s Hudaydah show that the kingdom doesn’t believe “the fiction” of Tehran’s involvement in Aramco attacks.

Trump says he doesn’t want ’partial’ trade deal with China

US President Donald Trump has reiterated his tough approach against China, saying only a complete deal with Beijing on trade will be acceptable.

A year in the ice: Scientists set sail on Arctic expedition about climate change

An international team of scientists set sail Friday on an Arctic expedition to enhance understanding of climate change.

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Protests against Egypt’s president erupt in capital Cairo, some other cities

Hundreds of people hold rare protests in Egypt against President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Cairo and other cities.

US sanctions Iran Central Bank out of desperation: FM Zarif

Iran’s foreign minister says the US sanctions on Iran’s Central Bank shows Washington’s “desperate” approach toward the Islamic Republic.

US says will send more military troops to Saudi Arabia, UAE

The US announced Friday it would send more troops to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates in response to the recent attack on Saudi oil facilities.

Yemen’s Houthis announce plan to conditionally halt strikes against Saudi Arabia

Yemen’s Houthi Ansarullah movement says it will halt striking Saudi Arabia if the Arab kingdom does the same.