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Trump accused of breaching oath after asking China for dirt on Bidens

The US President came under fire for openly asking China and Ukraine to help dig up dirt on possible 2020 Democratic rival.

Taliban, US envoys in Pakistan to resume negotiations

Pakistan and the Taliban militant group have called for the resumption of peace talks in Afghanistan.

Manchester United held to draw at Alkmaar in Europa League

Manchester United have been held to a goalless draw away to Dutch side AZ Alkmaar, in their second Group L match in the Europa League.

UK heading into period of economic difficulty

A new report reveals that Britain is heading into a recession.

Mexicans march to mark Tlatelolco student massacre’s anniversary

Mexicans march to mark the 51st anniversary of Tlatelolco student massacre.

US hits China with additional duties on $4.4bn in cabinets

The US has slapped additional duties on some $4.4 billion of wooden cabinets and vanities imported from China.

Ecuador declares state of emergency as fuel protests block roads

The Ecuadorian president has announced a state of emergency following massive demonstrations over rising fuel prices.

Calls for impeaching South Korean president grow

Hundreds of thousands of people protest in the capital Seoul, demanding the impeachment of President Moon Jae-in.

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Iran denies ships carrying grain are held up outside ports over payment

Iran rejects reports suggesting that grain vessels are stuck outside southern ports because of sanctions.

Impeachment inquiry ‘like a runaway train’ for the Trump: Analyst

The impeachment inquiry launched by Democrats against US President Donald Trump is becoming unmanageable for his administration, a political analyst in Maryland says.

Muallem vows to ‘liberate every inch’ of Syria from terrorists

Syria’s foreign minister says “every inch” of the Syrian territory will be liberated from terrorists very soon.

Bahraini regime summons Shia clergyman for questioning

Bahraini officials have summoned a Shia Muslim cleric for questioning as the Manama regime’s crackdown on members of the religious community steps up in the country.

Goodwill saves Iran deal not sanctions: IAEA hopeful

A candidate, who is running for the post of International Atomic Energy Agency chief, has called for goodwill to be offered to Iran instead of sanctions to save the 2015 nuclear deal.

Hugs and smiles in Islamabad

A group of senior Taliban officials was warmly welcomed by Pakistani officials as it arrived in Pakistan to try and resume talks.

North Korean negotiators arrive in Sweden ahead of nuclear talks with US

A team of North Korean negotiators has arrived in Sweden ahead of the resumption of nuclear talks with the United States.

Bernie Sanders cancels US presidential campaign events after heart scare

US presidential candidate Senator Bernie Sanders was treated for a blocked artery after experiencing chest discomfort.

US continues to support SDF with delivery of new truckloads of weapons

The United States has reportedly dispatched a convoy of dozens of trucks loaded with weapons and military equipment from northern Iraq to Syria to support SDF militants.

Israel’s arbitrary airstrikes on Syrian territory lead to escalation in tensions: Russia FM

Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says Israel’s airstrikes on the Syrian territory only lead to further escalation of tensions.

X-rays brighter than sun to virtually decipher ancient scrolls

Scientists at Britain have harnessed powerful light beams to virtually unwrap and decipher fragile scrolls dating back some 2,000 years.

US secretary Pompeo pressures Italy for action on Iran’s Mahan Air

Top US diplomat Pompeo calls on Italy to avoid renewing flight licenses for Iran’s Mahan Air.

Pakistan, Taliban call for resumption of Afghan peace talks

Pakistan’s foreign office says Islamabad and the Taliban have agreed on the early resumption of the Afghan peace talks halted by the US.

UN rapporteurs urged to uncover Israeli crimes against Palestinians

The Palestinian foreign minister calls on UN special rapporteurs to expose Israeli crimes committed against the Palestinians.

UK slipping into recession as service sector shrinks unexpectedly

Britain’s economy appears to have slipped into recession as firms brace for the risk of a disruptive Brexit in just a few weeks’ time, according to a survey.

Nigeria releases 25 children cleared of suspected ties with Boko Haram: UNICEF

The Nigerian army has released 25 children after clearing them of suspected ties with terrorist groups.