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Egypt police kill 6 Brotherhood members in shootout

Police in Egypt kill six members of the banned Muslim Brotherhood movement during a shootout on the outskirts of the capital.

US-China military rivalry

Iran in the UN General Assembly

Syrians stage protest rally against US-backed SDF militants in Hasakah

Dozens of people have staged a protest in Syria’s northeastern province of Hasakah to express their frustration with the presence of SDF militants in the region.

Outbreak of dengue fever in Pakistan kills 20

Health officials in Pakistan are battling an outbreak of dengue fever in the South Asian nation.

EU unlikely to negotiate new agreement with Britain’s Johnson: Analyst

Political commentator James Tweedie says the European Union is unlikely to accept the British prime minister’s demand for striking a totally new divorce deal.

Iran signs first indigenous HDPE deal worth $250 million

Iranian companies have signed a $250 million deal to set up a high-density polyethylene (HDPE) unit at Tabriz Petrochemical Company (TPC), IRNA news agency reported on Tuesday.

Supreme Court rules prorogation illegal

In an unprecedented move, the UK’s Supreme Court has ruled against the government’s prorogation of Parliament, thus throwing Britain deeper into crisis.

Death toll from violence in Indonesia’s New Papua hits 26

The death toll from violence in Indonesia’s restless Papua region reaches 26, officials say.

Film exhibition on Iran-Iraq war kicks off in Rome

A film exhibition featuring documentaries about the Iran-Iraq war has kicked off in Rome.

UK Supreme Court rules Johnson’s parliament suspension unlawful; Corbyn urges him to resign

The UK Supreme Court has ruled “unlawful” Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s move in advising Queen Elizabeth to suspend parliament.

Russia blasts US for denying visas to UN team members

Moscow has slammed the United States for denying visas to several members of the Russian delegation to the United Nations General Assembly.

Haiti senator fires shots as protesters circle him, 2 injured

A lawmaker from Haiti’s ruling party uses a handgun to open fire during a protest sparked by fuel and food shortages, wounding a photojournalist and a security guard.

Trump, South Korea’s Moon discuss North Korea, sharing military costs

The American and South Korean heads of state met at the UN on Tuesday to discuss North Korea denuclearization as well as Seoul’s share in the costs of stationing US forces on the Korean Peninsula.

Saudi Arabia blocking approval of UN oceans report

Oil giant Saudi Arabia is blocking the adoption of a major UN report on oceans and climate change, multiple sources say.

Iran has no enmity towards neighbors: Top commander

Iran’s top military commander says the country has no enmity towards its neighbors and seeks regional cooperation to ensure security in the region.

Saudi airstrikes hit Yemen’s southwest, kill 13

Saudi airstrikes have killed at least 13 people in Yemen’s southwestern province of Dhale.

WADA: Russia faces ban from all major sports events

Russia could face a ban from all major sports events over “discrepancies” in a lab database, the World Anti-Doping Agency says.

Greek workers stage walkout against reform on strike action

Greek workers stage their first walkout since a new conservative government took office in July.

Hong Kong leader once again stresses dialog

Hong Kong’s leader hopes peaceful and rational dialog between the government and protesters will help find a way out of almost four months of unrest in the Chinese territory.

Brazil arrests 63, levies $8.7 million in fines over fires

Brazil’s defense minister says 63 people have been arrested and fines amounting to $8.7 million have been issued over fires in the Amazon rainforest.

Rouhani slams E3’s blame game over attacks on Saudi oil facilities

President Rouhani slams a statement by France, Germany, and the UK which claimed Iran was responsible for recent attacks on Saudi oil facilities.

Trump expanding US military presence in Poland

US President Donald Trump is expanding the country’s military presence in Poland despite warnings by Russia.

Anti-Trump protesters gather in NYC ahead of UN General Assembly

Dozens of anti-Trump protesters gathered in New York City on Monday night as the city geared up to host the United Nations General Assembly.

Iranian, French presidents discuss de-escalation of Mideast tensions in New York

The presidents of Iran and France have sat for talks on de-escalation of regional tensions in New York.