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Biden leads 2020 Democratic rivals in tight race: Poll

Former US Vice President Joe Biden still tops the crowded list of Democratic presidential nominations for the 2020 race despite a growing challenge from rivals, a new opinion poll shows.

World leaders calls for negotiations between Iran, United States

French President Emmanuel Macron says Iran, the United States and other parties to the 2015 nuclear deal should engage in talks.

An Insider’s View of the Country: Golpayegan Souvenirs and Khorram Abad Attractions

US president’s promises questionable, says commentator

A political commentator says the US president’s pledges and promises are all questionable.

US lawmakers unveil proposed $1 billion fund to replace Huawei equipment

A US House panel introduces legislation that will authorize a $1 billion fund for small telecom providers to rip and replace Huawei equipment in their networks.

At least seven dead, dozens injured in Mali tank truck explosion

At least seven people died and nearly 50 others were injured in the explosion of a tank truck in the Malian capital. 

Muslim leaders discuss modern challenges

Moscow has hosted an international conference on the challenges that the Muslim world is facing today.

US House launches Trump impeachment inquiry over Ukraine call

The US House announces the start of a formal impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump over the so-called Ukraine scandal.

Rouhani rejects E3 statement on Saudi Aramco strikes as “baseless accusations”

President Rouhani dismisses the “unsubstantiated accusations” by the E3, which blames Iran for the recent attacks on Saudi oil facilities.

BREXIT MAYHEM

Campaigners not convinced by climate change pledges made by developed nations, big polluters 

Campaigners are not convinced by climate change pledges made by over 60 nations, among them the top polluters and Europe’s heavyweights.

UK Supreme Court rules PM’s decision to dissolve parl. ‘unlawful’

The UK’s Supreme Court has ruled that Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s move to suspend Parliament was unlawful.

US imperial agenda is all about endless wars of agression: Analyst

The United States and its allies in the West and Middle East are seeking to destabilize the Middle East, says an American author and radio host.

Nuclear power should either be allowed for everyone or banned for all: Turkey’s Erdogan

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says nuclear power should either be free for all states or banned completely.

Trump criticizes China’s trade practices at UN

U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a stinging rebuke to China’s trade practices on Tuesday at the United Nations General Assembly.

16 countries attend Silk Road Conference in Iran

The International Silk Road Conference has begun its work in the Iranian city of Hamedan.

US ramps up shakedown for cash from South Korea

US President Donald Trump meeting with South Korean President Moon Jae-in in New York suggested Seoul would purchase more US weapons.

How Saudi oil attacks shattered MbS’ dreams

The September 14 attacks on Saudi oil facilities have shattered the dreams of Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince for building a modern and economically vibrant country.

Iran’s $57-m diesel cargo sold at local exchange within minutes

Iranian media reports show a $57-million diesel cargo has been sold at IRENEX within minutes.

Bloodshed at Afghan wedding party fuels anger

Hundreds of Afghans march in protest at the deaths of at least 40 wedding party guests caught in the crossfire of a clash between Afghan government forces and Taliban.

South Korea not invited to Japanese naval fleet review

South Korea will not participate in Japan’s naval fleet review in October, Seoul says.

Trump threatens to tighten US sanctions against Iran

US President Donald Trump has threatened to tighten sanctions against Iran during his third address to the United Nations.

Shadow Northern Ireland minister warns of the return of ‘hard’ border

Stephen Pound’s intervention comes amid growing calls for an Irish Unity referendum.

Report confirms delay to Saudi Aramco listing after attacks

Attacks on oil facilities cause Saudi Arabia to delay listing state-run Aramco, a report says.

In Northern Ireland, fears of a no-deal Brexit

On the island of Ireland, there is one topic that has taken precedence over everything else: What impact will a no-deal Brexit have on peace and security in what they call Northern Ireland?