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House Democrats subpoena Pentagon as Trump impeachment probe widens

The chairmen for the House Intelligence, Foreign Affairs, and Oversight and Reform have subpoenaed the Pentagon chief in their impeachment inquiry against Trump.

Tottenham captain to miss rest of 2019

Tottenham Hotspur have announced that their goalkeeper, Hugo Lloris, will not be available for the rest of the 2019 season due to an elbow injury.

Stolen truck crashes into cars in Germany, 9 wounded

A man drives a stolen truck into several cars in the city of Limburg in western Germany, injuring nine people.

Iraq’s Salih calls for national dialog, deplores attacks on protesters, security forces

President Salih of Iraq denounces as “unacceptable’’ the recent deadly acts of violence targeting protesters, journalists and security forces.

Hong Kong ‘will not use emergency powers for more laws’

Hong Kong’s leader says her government has no plan to use emergency powers to enact new laws beyond a ban on wearing masks during protests.

Iran says US coercion putting global trade system in danger

Iran tells the United Nations the US sanctions and coercion jeopardizes the world’s trade system.

US president defends decision to allow Turkey to attack Syria

US President Donald Trump has defended his decision to let Turkey attack Kurdish militants in Syria by withdrawing  American forces.

US clears way for Turkish operation against Kurdish militia in Syria

The United States has given the green light to Turkey to launch a military operation against Washington’s long-time Kurdish allies in northern Syria.

Catalonia president survives no-confidence motion

Catalonia President Quim Torra has survived a no-confidence vote in the region’s parliament.

US gives green light to Turkey military operation in northeast Syria

Syria’s Kurdish militants have accused the United States of stabbing them in the back, after Washington began withdrawing its troops from northeast Syria ahead of a Turkish incursion.

Military base in Syria abandoned following US withdrawal

A US military base in Syria was left abandoned on Monday (October 7) in the wake of a decision by President Donald Trump to withdraw troops from northeastern Syria.

Indigenous people and armed forces clash in Ecuador during march

Hundreds of indigenous people clash with armed forces as they march towards Quito to protest against rising fuel prices due to the government scrapping subsidies.

Iraqi president condemns attacks on protesters and media in televised speech

Video shows Iraqi President Barham Salih speaking to media condemning attacks on protesters.

Turkey assures Iran its operation in northern Syria is ‘temporary’

Turkey has given Iran an assurance that the operation it has started in northern Syria is temporary.

Turkey seeking to maintain influence in Syria: Commentator

Former US diplomat Michael Springmann says foreign countries are pursuing their own interests in Syria.

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Shanghai Masters: Murray tops Londero

Former world number one Andy Murray, has started the Shanghai Masters with a 2-sets-to-1 victory over Juan Ignacio Londero of Argentina.

US Homeland Security chief forced to leave event by protesters

​​​​​​​Acting US Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan has been forced to abandon a debate stage in the US capital.

Iran underpriced energy for 3 main industry sectors by $9.5bn: Report

Iran gave nearly $10 billion in ‘hidden energy subsidies’ to three main industry sectors until March 2019.

Arak reactor’s secondary part operational in 3 weeks: Iran’s nuclear chief

Salehi says the secondary part of the Arak heavy water reactor will become operational in three weeks.

Protesters pour fake blood on NYC bull statue

Protesters have doused New York City’s famous charging bull statue with fake blood as part of a protest against climate change.

Iran slams ‘brazen’ US Congress bill on Hong Kong

Iran says US interference in the domestic affairs of countries has turned into a means to trigger more instability.

Iran’s private sector seeks active role in trade with EAEU countries

Iran’s business community wants a better position in trade activities with EAEU countries.

If Turkey acts ‘off limits,’ Trump says will ‘obliterate’ its economy

US President Donald Trump has threatened to “obliterate” Turkey’s economy if Ankara does anything that he considers to be “off limits” in Syria.

All foreign military forces illegally present in Syria must leave: Kremlin

The Kremlin spokesman says all foreign military forces illegally present in Syria must leave the Arab country.