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US magnifying, provoking demonstrations in Iraq: Commentator

A political commentator says the United States is hell-bent on magnifying the protests in Iraq to promote violence.

Iranian, Iraqi nation connected through faith, enemy plot to sow discord will fail: Leader

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has said that the Iranian and Iraqi nations are connected through faith.

Iraq Protests

Republicans are ‘terrified’ but the party must ‘get a grip on itself’

American former General Colin Powell says the Republican Party “needs to get a grip on itself” amid the Ukraine scandal.

Premier League: Manchester City 0-2 Wolverhampton

Defending Champions Manchester City have suffered a shocking 2-nil loss in the Premier League against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Etihad stadium.

2nd whistleblower with ‘first-hand’ info on Trump-Ukraine scandal comes forward

A second whistleblower with “first-hand” info on President Donald Trump’s Ukraine scandal has come forward.

Iran to open over 3,800 MW of new power plants until next summer: Official

An Iranian official says over 3,800 MW of new power plants will go on line until next summer.

Ceremony honors IRIB World Service correspondents

The IRIB World Service has held a ceremony to honor its correspondents working across the world. 

US-backed SDF militants abduct civilians in eastern Syria

The abductions took place in the eastern province of Dayr al-Zawr.

Turkey ‘increases’ forces along Syria border ahead of potential incursion

Turkey reportedly reinforces army units at its border with northern Syria in order to launch a cross-border incursion against US-sponsored, Kurdish-led militants in the region.

Iran minister rules out September derailment was terrorism

Iran’s transportation minister says there was no terrorism motive in September derailment incident.

Key Republican senators break with Trump over probing Biden

Trump’s bizarre calls on foreign governments to investigate possible corruption by Biden and his son has alienated some of the key members of his party.

Thousands protest government’s peace plan in Ukraine

Thousands of protesters rally in Kiev to protest a government peace plan that would grant broader autonomy to self-proclaimed regions in the east.

North Korea sets deadline for US to end hostilities or forgo talks

North Korea says it has “no desire” to continue negotiations with the United States until Washington takes “practical” steps to end hostilities.

Europeans in no position to quit nuclear deal: Iran FM

Foreign Minister Zarif says Europeans are in no position to pull out of the JCPOA.

Four killed, five injured in Kansas City mass shooting

Four people are killed and five others wounded in a shooting at a Kansas City bar, police and local media report.

Natural landscapes across China wow visitors during National Day holiday

Magnificent natural landscapes attracted visitors across China to enjoy diverse autumn views during the National Day holiday.

Iran replaces China’s CNPC with Iranian company in South Pars: Minister

Iran’s Petro Pars takes over at South Pars as China’s CNPC pulls out of development project for phase 11.

Iraqi government vows to carry out series of planned reforms

The Iraqi government pledges to carry out more than a dozen planned reforms days after the onset of protests.

More steps to scale back Iran’s nuclear commitments in offing: AEOI

Tehran says it will reverse the decision if the other parties take action to save the nuclear deal.

Are we on the verge of extinction?

For years, scientists have warned about the negative impacts of rising temperatures on human life.

Turkey summons US diplomat over embassy’s ‘liking’ Gulenist tweet

The Twitter note was posted by a fugitive member of the movement led by Fethullah Gulen.

Jordanian teachers secure pay raise, end strike

Jordanian teachers end a month-long strike after reaching an agreement with the government for a rise in salaries.

Boris Johnson ‘will dare the Queen to SACK him’

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is prepared to challenge Queen Elizabeth II to dismiss him rather than resign as he attempts to push through Brexit by the Oct. 31 deadline.

Tunisians casting ballots in parliamentary elections

Millions of people are taking to the polls in parliamentary elections in Tunisia, the third such vote since the 2011 revolution that ended dictatorship in the North African country.