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Dozens of journalists stage protest against ‘media gag’ in Kashmir

Journalists in the Indian-administered Kashmir protest strict communications restrictions that are making their jobs virtually impossible.

Americans worry over social media control of news: Poll

A majority of Americans believe social media companies have too much control over the news on their sites, a new poll shows.

Demonstrations in Iraq led by external elements, says Iraqi PM

Iraqi parliament member Saad al-Muttalibi says the recent demonstrations are traced to sources outside Iraq.

Iran signs deal to electrify 750,000 irrigation motors

Iranian government departments finalize a deal to electrify 750,000 irrigation motors at farms.

Johnson’s rehashed Brexit deal to fail, opportunity for Trump

The UK prime minister’s rehashed Brexit deal will likely be rejected by the EU, in an ill-disguised effort to push Johnson’s trade deal with Trump.

Top Hamas official taken back to Saudi prison after hospitalization: Report

Saudi officials have reportedly transferred a senior official from Palestinian Hamas movement back to prison after hospitalization for an unspecified terminal disease.

Four police officers killed in Paris stabbing, attacker shot dead

A man employed at police headquarters in Paris has been shot dead after killing four people with a knife.

International Tax System Overhaul

Trump’s approval highest this year amid impeachment talk

Trump’s approval rating climbs to the highest this year despite an ongoing impeachment inquiry by House Democrats, a new poll shows.

North Korea Submarine Missile Launch

US to collect DNA of all undocumented migrants

The US government plans to collect the DNA of all migrants who are detained uponb illegally crossing the border.

Pakistan, Taliban urge resumption of Afghan peace talks

Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban militant group call for the “earliest resumption” of peace talks to end the 18-year US war in Afghanistan.

US tests ICBM after North Korea missile launch

The US Air Force test-fired a Minuteman 3 ICBM hours after North Korea tested a new submarine-launched missile.

Caracas says Peru allowing hate crimes against Venezuelans

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro accuses his Peruvian counterpart, Martin Vizcarra, of allowing acts of xenophobia, aggression, and hate crimes against Venezuelan migrants in Peru. 

Japan Open: Djokovic beats Soeda, into quarters

Over Tennis news Novak Djokovic has cruised to the last 8 of the Japan Open after defeating local favorite Go Soeda in straight sets.

Typhoon Mitag kills 6 in South Korea

Six people are killed by Typhoon Mitag as it passes through South Korea.

CIA-linked ‘color revolution’ organizers at work in Hong Kong: Analyst

An academic and political analyst in California believes the US is promoting a color revolutio in Hong Kong through CIA-funded campaign groups.

2019 Volleyball World Cup: Russia 3-2 Canada

In the 2019 Volleyball World Cup in Japan, Russia have rallied back from 2 sets down to snatch the victory from Canada in a 5 set thriller.

Jeff Bezos, dozens of activists attend vigil on 1st anniversary of Khashoggi’s murder in Istanbul

Jeff Bezos and dozens of activists attend a vigil on the first anniversary of Jamal Khashoggi’s murder in Istanbul.

Iraq declares curfew in Baghdad to protect residents

Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi of Iraq declares a curfew in the capital, Baghdad, until further notice as protests continue against alleged economic problems.

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The National Museum of Iran exhibits some 1800 clay tablets returned from the United States.

Iran uninterested in Europe’s merely verbal support for nuclear deal: Analyst

Political commentator David Yaghoubian says Iranians are uninterested in the Europeans’ merely verbal support for Iran’s nuclear deal.

N Korea confirms successful test of new submarine-launched ballistic missile

Pyongyang has confirmed reports that it successfully test-fired a new submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) from sea.

Khashoggi’s colleague reveals new dimensions of press censorship in US

An Arab journalist reveals how he was pressured and threatened in the US over his bid to condemn the Saudi government for killing Jamal Khashoggi.

Suppliers of Daesh in Yemen