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Criticism of Saudi crown prince grows following Aramco attacks: Report

Some members of the ruling Saudi family have expressed frustration over the crown prince’s leadership following an attack by the Yemeni army on the country’s oil sites.

Trump censures Democrats for wasting time on impeachment ‘bulls—‘

US President Donald Trump has ripped Democratic lawmakers for engaging in an impeachment inquiry, which he likened to “bulls—.”

Iran slams German official’s call for abandoning nuclear deal, cutting Tehran ties

Iran condemned the “anti-Semitist” official’s call for cutting ties with Iran and pushing for sanctions against the country.

French cops strike over pensions and police brutality

French cops held a national “Day of Rage” against the pension changes, as well as being forced to violently repress the Yellow Vest anti-government movement.

Saudi crown prince still not held to account for Khashoggi murder

A year on Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman has finally commented on the murder of Jamal Khashoggi saying because it happened on his watch, he is responsible.

Russia halves US dollar share in foreign exchange reserves: Report

A report shows Russia has dumped the dollar from half of its foreign exchange reserves in just a year.

Over half of Iran urban population access sewage treatment: Official

An official says more than half of Iran’s urban population lives with a modern form of sewage treatment.

Mali reels after militant raids on military camps

Over two dozen troops were killed after militants raided two camps near the Burkina Faso border.

Trump, RNC announce record $125m ahead of 2020 election

US President Donald Trump’s reelection effort has raised $125 million in the third quarter of the year.

Iran to welcome Saudi policy change if it understands buying arms can’t guarantee security: Zarif

Zarif says Iran will welcome Saudis’ change of behavior “with open arms” if it sees a change in the Riyadh regime’s behavior.

WTO approves US tariffs worth $7.5bn on EU goods in Airbus retaliation

The ruling is the largest arbitration award in the WTO history.

Iran should not abide by JCPOA unless EU respects it, analyst says

Iran should not abide by the 2015 nuclear deal unless the European signatories respect the agreement, a political commentator says.

March of anger by French police shows discontent with poor working conditions

It is the first such strike in the country since 2001.

Indonesian food giant to launch coffee production factory in Iran

Indonesia’s Mayora mulls launching a production facility for its coffee items west of Iran.

73 Palestinian detainees have died due to torture in Israeli jails since 1967: Prisoners’ group

A Palestinian human rights group says 73 Palestinian prisoners have died from torture at the hands of their Israeli interrogators since 1967.

PM urges EU to respond to UK’s ‘compromise’ offer

Boris Johnson addressed the Conservative Party conference in Manchester ahead setting out the UK’s proposed Brexit plans to Brussels.

Putin says no proof Iran was behind attack on Saudi Aramco

Russian President Vladimir Putin says there is no evidence that Iran was responsible for a last month attack on Saudi oil infrastructure.

Will the (a)political Queen step up to rescue the country?

The PM Boris Johnson says the only alternative to the Brexit proposals he will put to Brussels very soon is no-deal and he is expected to ask the Queen to prorogue Parliament again next week.

Pompeo admits he was on Trump call with Ukraine president

Mike Pompeo confirms he was on a call between President Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart, in which Trump allegedly sought help to smear Joe Biden.

Netanyahu’s pre-indictment hearing begins as unity gov’t talks falter

The pre-indictment hearing over Netanyahu’s has resumed as the Israeli premier’s last-ditch efforts to form a coalition administration with his leading election rival hit a snag again.

US shoots itself in foot by sanctioning Iran oil buyers

Data from November trade shows rates for shipping US oil to Asia hit more than a three-year high amid US sanctions on China and Iran.

Democratic hopeful Warren outlines proposed ‘lobbying’ tax

Democratic presidential hopeful Warren has proposed taxing any corporation or organization that spends over $500,000 annually in lobbying the federal government.

General: Iran has been working on underground missile cities for over 30 years

Head of the Aerospace Division of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) General Amir Ali Hajizadeh says Iran has been working on its underground missile facilities for over three decades.

Trump’s impeachment inquiry gains momentum