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Polls close in Afghanistan amid reports of sporadic attacks

Observers said the turnout appeared to be low, especially among women.

Maintenance for ATR planes going on despite sanctions: Iran

IranAir says ATR planes are undergoing C-checks inside Iran despite US bans on the country.

US holding Iranian stem cell scientist for nearly a year without trial

Top Iranian stem cell scientist Dr. Masoud Soleimani has been behind bars in the United States without trial for nearly a year.

‘3 Saudi brigades destroyed, scores of mercs captured in Najran offensive: Yemeni Army spox

The spokesman for Yemeni Armed Forces says three Saudi military brigades have been destroyed, and 1000s of Saudi mercs taken hostage in Najran offensive.

Lib Dem leader Jo Swinson determined to thwart SNP-Labour pact

As Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn prepares to oust Boris Johnson, Lib Dem leader, Jo Swinson, appears equally determined to thwart him.

Democrats have sought to impeach Trump since he entered office: Analyst

Democrats in the US Congress have sought to impeach President Donald Trump since he entered office, an analyst says.

Funeral held for Palestinian killed by Israeli fire in southern Gaza Strip

Mourners hold a funeral for Sahar Othman, who was killed by Israeli fire during renewed demonstrations and clashes along the Gaza-Israel border fence.

Tehran hosts 2nd Diplomatic Sports Tournament

The second edition of Iran’s Diplomatic Sports Tournament has been inaugurated in the Iranian capital Tehran, themed with Peace and Friendship. 

UN experts calls on Riyadh regime to free Saudi woman activist

UN human rights experts have urged Saudi Arabia to release jailed women activist Loujain al-Hathloul.

Joseph Wilson, US diplomat who spoke out on Iraq war, dies at 69

Joseph Wilson, a US diplomat who questioned the central underpinning for the invasion of Iraq under former President George W. Bush, died on Friday at the age of 69.

Fire on oil tankers in South Korea injures 9 people

The culprit was an explosion aboard a tanker docked in the port of Ulsan.

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China restores ties with Kiribati, site of space tracking station

China and the Pacific island state of Kiribati restored diplomatic ties on Friday after the former diplomatic ally of Taiwan abandoned Taipei.

US blocks Zarif from visiting ill colleague being treated in New York hospital

The US has blocked Iran’s foreign minister from visiting his ill colleague being treated in New York.

Hostage-taking in New York?

The United States has rejected a request by Iranian FM Mohammad Javad Zarif to visit Iran’s United Nations ambassador in a New York hospital.

US inequality is the highest its ever been

Iraqi PM approves reopening al-Qa’im border crossing with Syria

Iraq’s Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi authorizes reopening of the Qa’im border crossing with Syria as both neighbors manage to restore security to the region.

Only 13% of Americans support US military going to war over Saudi oil field attack: Poll

Just 13 percent of Americans would support the US military joining Saudi Arabia in a conflict as part of a response to a recent attack on Saudi oil facilities, according to a new poll.

China, Russia FMs pledge to expand strategic partnership amid US hostilities

Top diplomats of China and Russia pledge expansion of strategic partnership in talks at the UN.

China to join US-spurned arms treaty ‘as soon as possible’

China says is willing to immediately join a US-spurned global treaty that sets global standards for regulating transfers of conventional arms.

‘At least 35’ Republicans senators would vote to remove Trump: Ex-GOP senator

Former Republican US Senator Jeff Flake said that he thinks at least 35 Republican senators would vote to impeach President Donald Trump.

Men’s Euro Volley: Serbia beat France, advance to final

Serbia have booked their ticket to the final showdown of the men’s European Volleyball Championship after defeating their hosts France. 

EU bowing to US pressure to withdraw from JCPOA: Anayst

Political Commentator Keith Preston says the European signatories to the Iran nuclear deal are bowing to US pressure to withdraw from the agreement.

Trump’s envoy for Ukraine resigns amid growing scandal

US special representative on Ukraine Kurt Volker resigned Friday after Congress ordered him to answer questions in an impeachment investigation on President Donald Trump.

Massive climate protest in Austrian capital

Climate activists in Austria end a week of strikes with huge demonstrations across the country.