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US imposes sanctions on Turkish ministries over Syrian offensive

The US has imposed sanctions on two Turkish ministries and three senior government officials following the country’s military offensive against Kurdish fighters in Syria.

Death toll from typhoon in Japan climbs to 66

The death toll from Typhoon Hagibis in Japan rises to 66, amid diminishing hopes of finding any survivors.

Female supporters of Zakzaky accuse govt. of holding abducted girls

Female supporters of Nigerian Muslim cleric Sheikh Ibrahim Ibrahim Zakzaky have accused the Nigerian security forces of still holding on to some girls who were abducted during the December 2015 Zaria Massacre.

Spain: Police use batons and tear gas on protesters at Barcelona airport

Police in riot gear used batons and tear gas on Catalan independence supporters blocking Barcelona’s El Prat airport on Monday night.

Populists win Poland vote, raising fears of new EU tensions

Poland’s ruling party has narrowly won a second term in office, raising fears of new tensions with the EU.

UK under fire for compiling secret database on Britons

Human rights groups describe it as “utterly chilling” experts as a “trawling exercise”. The UK government is under fire for a secret database supposedly used to prevent radicalization and terrorism.

EU ministers condemn Turkey’s Syria incursion

Arms sales to Turkey is a multi-billion euro business for EU member states but the bloc’s foreign affairs ministers have agreed to suspend these sales over Ankara’s attacks.

UK PM scrambling to get Brexit Deal through

UK Labour party leader Jeremy Corbyn has branded the Queen’s speech a “farce” as PM Boris Johnson faced a grilling from MPs.

UN team monitors implementation of Sweden agreement in Yemen

Just days after his arrival, the newly appointed head of UN peacekeeping forces team, General Abhiedit Joha visited the sites that have been evacuated by Ansarullah fighters.

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Bodycam footage shows police shooting of black Texas woman in her home

Police in the Texas city of Fort Worth are investigating an incident in which a white police officer shot and killed a black woman as she sat in her home playing video games with her young nephew.

Syrian govt., not US, must protect Kurds against Turkey: Trump

Donald Trump says the Syrian government, rather than the US, should be responsible for protecting US-allied Kurds in northern Syria.

Brazil claim 3rd 2019 FIVB Volleyball World Cup title

Brazil have secured the 2019 FIVB Volleyball World Cup title, after defeating hosts Japan 3 sets to 1.

Elizabeth Warren’s popularity climbs to record high among Democratic voters

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) gains record level of support among Democratic and Democratic-leaning independent voters.

Syrian army troops enter key northern city of Manbij: SANA

Syrian state media says government troops have entered the northern Kurdish-held city of Manbij on the sixth day of Turkey’s aggression.

Iran: US sanctions seriously hindering fight against drugs

Secretary General of Iran’s Drug Control Headquarters General Eskandar Mo’meni says US sanctions are seriously hindering the global campaign against narcotic drugs. 

Gazans rally in solidarity with Palestinian prisoners

Hundreds of people have attended a rally at the Red Cross office in Gaza in solidarity with Palestinians languishing behind Israeli bars.

Iran ends monopoly on postal sector as first courier launches services

A first major private courier launches services across Iran to end state monopoly over postal services.

Tunisia electoral commission confirms Saied won presidential vote

The electoral commission has announced that young voters have given conservative political outsider Kais Saied a sweeping mandate to be Tunisia’s next president.

Jordanian foreign ministry demands Israeli regime release two citizens

Jordan’s foreign ministry has demanded Israeli officials immediately release two Jordanian citizens.

US creates terrorist groups to implement its policy: Analyst

The US creates terrorist groups like Daesh, al-Qaeda, and al-Nusra to implement its policy, an American writer and political analyst says.

Joe Biden: ‘No pardon for Trump’

Joe Biden says if he is elected as the president, he would not pardon Donald Trump for his possible crimes.

Air pollution linked to ‘missed’ miscarriages in China: Study

Exposure to airborne pollutants increases the risk of “missed” miscarriages, researchers say.

Thousands protest against east Ukraine’s troop pullback

Thousands of Ukrainians have marched in Kiev, decrying a mooted pullback of troops fighting pro-Russia forces in the east.

Iran says renewable power capacity will top 4,000 MW in mid-2021

Iran says renewables could account for more than 10 percent of the country’s power output in 2021.