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Millions of Muslims in Iran mark Arba’een

In the Iranian capital Tehran, thousands of those who could not attend mourning processions of Arba’een in Iraqi city of Karbala, have participated in a symbolic march to pay respect to Imam Hussein.

Iran to raise $870mn in Islamic bonds to finance projects

Iran is to raise nearly $870 million in sukuk to finance projects across the country.

Tulsi Gabbard: Hillary Clinton is the ‘embodiment of corruption’

Democratic Representative Tulsi Gabbard has blasted Hillary Clinton, calling the former US secretary of state the “embodiment of corruption” and “the queen of warmongers.”  

A vote on PM’s new Brexit deal now expected next week

The House of Commons has just passed an amendment by Tory MP, Oliver Letwin, which seeks to prevent an “accidental” no-deal Brexit.

Catalonia independence drive is in high gear

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An exhibition in London’s Design Museum showcases what life might look like for possible habitants of Mars.

Turkey reports truce violation by Kurds while calm reigns in Syria

Latest reports say a recently brokered ceasefire has been holding in northern Syria, but Turkey accuses Kurdish militants of violating the truce.

Trump’s remarks about Turkey highlights his ‘arrogance’: Analyst

US President Donald Trump’s remarks about Turkey’s military offensive in Syria underscores his “arrogance”

Nasrallah says opposed to government resignation, won’t let anyone burn Lebanon

Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah has expressed his opposition to the possible resignation of the Lebanese government, vowing not to let anyone destroy the country.

Boris Johnson loses DUP support in Parliament

The Conservative party’s allies in the House of Commons, the Northern Ireland-based DUP have ruled out supporting the new Brexit deal.

Chile president declares state of emergency after violent protests

Chilean President, Sebastian Pinera, has declared a state of emergency in the capital, Santiago, after a day of violent protests over an increase in the price of metro tickets.

Israel has ‘fundamental rights’ to act in Syria: Pompeo

US Secretary of State says Israel “retains operational freedom” to defend itself in Syria despite the withdrawal of American troops from the war-torn Arab country.

UAE intel. firm recruiting Israeli military’s cyber agents with lavish salaries: Reports

An Emirati cyber security firms has been reportedly recruiting graduates of the Israeli military’s cyber unit, offering them lavish salaries and properties.

Suicides and homicides on the rise in young Americans: Study

Suicides and homicides are on the rise among children, teens and young adults in the United States, according to a new study.

US vaping-related deaths rise to 33, cases of illness to 1,479

US health officials on Thursday reported 33 deaths and 1,479 confirmed and probable cases so far from a mysterious respiratory illness tied to vaping.

Catalonia hit by massive general strike

Stores, factories and schools remained shut on Friday across Catalonia in protest at the jailing of the region’s pro-independence leaders.

US arms end up in hands of rival militants in Yemen: Report

American-made weapons, supplied to the US-allied regimes waging a war on Yemen, end up in the hands of the militants they back, CNN reports.

2019 Military World Games opens in central Chinese city of Wuhan

China launched the 2019 Military World Games with a dazzling ceremony showcasing the nation’s ancient civilization and an offer of friendship to the world.

UN investigates Turkey’s alleged use of white phosphorus in Syria

UN chemical-weapons inspectors say they are investigating the possible use of white phosphorus by Turkish-backed forces in Syria.

Syrian army deployed in Kobani to counter ‘Turkish aggression’

The Syrian army has entered the key town of Kobani in the face of Turkey’s incursion into northeastern Syria.

Europe’s oldest political prisoner, Georges Abdallah, has served 35 years

Pro-Palestinian resistance fighter Georges Ibrahim Abdallah has now spent 35 years in jail, making him Europe’s longest-serving political prisoner.

US astronauts embark on the first all-female spacewalk outside ISS

The US astronauts have embarked on the first all-female spacewalk outside the International Space Station.

Biden expands edge in US Democratic nomination race: Reuters/Ipsos poll

Joe Biden expanded his lead over more than a dozen other candidates for the Democratic presidential nomination this month, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll.

Syrian army secures border crossings in strategic city of Kobani

Syrian forces secure border crossings in the key town of Kobani amid Turkey’s offensive in the country’s northeast.

US-Turkey deal on Syria is null and void: Analyst

The agreement the US and Turkey reached over Ankara’s incursion into Syria is “null and void,” says a political analyst.