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Wed, 01 Dec 2021 09:59:31 +0300
Shia alliance contests final poll results in Iraq
Umbrella organization of Iranian-backed Shia factions calls on Federal Court to annul Oct.10 general election results, claiming fraud.

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 18:53:16 +0300
Defying ages, 2,600-year-old larch tree in Argentina still thrives
'El Alerce Abuelo,' larch tree in Los Alerces National Park, considered to be second-oldest living tree species in world.

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 18:42:44 +0300
Experts point to ‘effective role’ of UN General Assembly on Palestine
19 speakers, 450 experts, scholars debate effectiveness of international law with regard to the Palestine issue.

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 18:40:49 +0300
After years as migrant and dangerous water crossing, Syrian crossed English Channel to forge life anew
35-year-old refugee managed to find new life in London, but is saddened by Nov. 24 migrant tragedy in English Channel.

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 18:38:32 +0300
Mediterranean states seek to bolster peace efforts in Palestine, Libya, Syria
Conflicts, crises depriving region of peace, stability, says statement after Union for the Mediterranean forum.

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 18:36:53 +0300
Saudi Arabia slams Israeli president’s visit to Ibrahimi Mosque in Hebron
Saudi Foreign Ministry says recent act violates sanctity of mosque in West Bank city.

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 18:33:10 +0300
Turkey supports stability of Bosnia and Herzegovina: Top diplomat
Turkey always strives to strengthen Bosnia and Herzegovina as a state, and advance its economic development, says Faruk Kaymakci.

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 18:26:41 +0300
Russian aggression against Ukraine would carry high price: NATO chief
This is 2nd time this year that Russia has amassed large concentration of forces in region, says Jens Stoltenberg.

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 18:24:50 +0300
'There must be no agreements on Ukraine taken without Ukraine'
Kyiv ready to talk, discuss 'any initiatives' aimed at putting end to conflict with Moscow, says Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba.

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 18:22:29 +0300
Iran nuclear talks resume in Vienna after 5-month break
Iranian chief nuclear negotiator says main focus of Vienna meeting is removal of US sanctions.

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 18:19:47 +0300
Leaked video in UK shows F-35 falling off aircraft carrier
Footage shows £100M fighter jet moving too slowly up ramp to take-off, then plunging into sea as pilot ejects.

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 18:17:24 +0300
Israel warns military option on table to block Iran nuclear quest
Vienna talks resumed Monday in attempt to restore 2015 nuclear deal.

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 18:15:41 +0300
Euro area inflation hits 25-year high
Lithuania posts highest inflation rate, while Malta sees lowest rate in November.

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 18:12:46 +0300
Barbados parts ways with British queen to become a republic
72-year-old Sandra Mason assumes charge as 1st president of Caribbean Island.

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 18:09:59 +0300
NATO’s support to Ukraine 'unabated', says Germany
Foreign Minister Heiko Maas says Russia would pay 'high price’ for any form of aggression against Ukraine.

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 18:08:02 +0300
Cambodia imposes travel ban on 10 African countries over omicron variant
Temporary ban applies to Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Angola, Zambia.

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 17:58:35 +0300
Russia, China eye to reach $200B trade turnover
Russian, Chinese heads of government hold video meeting.

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 17:52:12 +0300
China-Africa forum focuses on 'everlasting' ties, shared development
China will work with African friends to carry forward cooperation from generation to generation, vows President Xi .

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 17:38:21 +0300
14 soldiers killed in Azerbaijani helicopter crash
2 soldiers injured as helicopter crashes in northeastern Khyzy region, say Azerbaijani authorities.

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 17:13:58 +0300
Nearly 200M children, highest in decade, living in war zones: Report
Some 337M kids at risk of recruitment by armed groups, gov’t forces, according to Save the Children.

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 12:15:59 +0300
World closing its doors to African countries due to omicron
Many countries have imposed travel bans after variant was first detected in South Africa and Botswana.

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 19:25:01 +0300
Iran, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan sign gas swap deal
Under trilateral deal, Iran will receive gas from Turkmenistan and deliver an equivalent amount to Azerbaijan.

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 19:22:48 +0300
Canada detects 2 cases of Omicron COVID variant
Both patients in capital Ottawa, say health officials.

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 19:20:16 +0300
Hamas to take legal action against UK for declaring it terror group
Palestinian resistance group working with British lawyers on strategy to cancel UK's decision, official says.

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 19:18:41 +0300
At least 22 killed in attack on displaced people’s camp in DRC
Rebels kill asylum seekers in Ivo camp in northeastern Ituri state.

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 19:16:47 +0300
Morocco to halt international flights amid fears over Omicron variant
Decision to come into effect at 11.59 pm local time Monday, says country’s health authority.

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 19:14:42 +0300
Observers say Kyrgyzstan polls 'fair, credible' as opposition cries foul
Preliminary results of Sunday's parliamentary elections have sparked claims of rigging, calls for recount.

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 19:13:19 +0300
Russia to be main focus of NATO foreign ministers meeting
Top diplomats set to meet in Latvia on Nov. 30 - Dec.1 to talk about pressing security issues.

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 19:12:03 +0300
India announces new guidelines for international travelers
Health Ministry says mandatory 7-day home quarantine for travelers from countries specified as 'at-risk'.

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 19:09:12 +0300
OIC decries Israeli president’s visit to Ibrahimi Mosque in Hebron
Isaac Herzog forced his way into Ibrahimi Mosque on Sunday to participate in candle-lighting Jewish ceremony.

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 19:07:22 +0300
4 killed, 19 wounded when powerful storm hits Istanbul
Clock tower toppled, roofs take flight, and trees are uprooted when fierce storm ravages city, home to over 15M people.

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 18:51:08 +0300
Dutch police arrest couple on plane for Spain as they flee COVID-19 quarantine hotel
Spanish, Portuguese nationals arrested onboard plane to Spain.

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 18:44:59 +0300
Up to 2,000 migrants, refugees at Belarusian-Polish border, says UN
International Organization for Migration says estimated 7,000 migrants, refugees in Belarus, and most do not want to go home.

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 18:04:31 +0300
EU spends $354B on R&D activities in 2020
Belgium, Sweden were countries allocating highest GDP share for R&D last year.

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 17:44:55 +0300
Lebanese protesters block roads amid deep economic crisis
Protesters block roads in Beirut, Tripoli, Sidon and Bekaa.

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 17:43:32 +0300
Qatar to send foreign minister to cash-strapped Lebanon for support
Qatar’s emir held talks in Doha with Lebanese president.

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 17:41:35 +0300
Russia says no rush for any revisions on OPEC+ output plans
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak's remarks come three days before much-expected meeting of OPEC+ group.

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 17:39:04 +0300
Turkish president to pay return visit to UAE in February
Erdogan says steps similar to those in relations with UAE will be taken also in relations with Egypt, Israel.

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 17:20:23 +0300
Omicron variant poses 'very high' risk, warns WHO
Consequences of COVID-19 surge driven by new strain may be severe, says global health body.

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 18:19:23 +0300
Russian, Palestinian leaders meet in Sochi
Vladimir Putin, Mahmoud Abbas discuss Palestinian conflict.

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 18:16:47 +0300
Israel says won’t be bound by Iran nuke deal
2015 nuclear deal like ‘sleeping pill for’ us, says Naftali Bennett.

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 18:15:43 +0300
98 hopefuls apply to run for Libya’s presidency: Election official
Applications for presidential elections closed Nov. 22.

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 18:14:41 +0300
Euro area business activity accelerates in November
Manufacturing, services PMI post monthly increases.

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 18:13:31 +0300
Germany says ‘ball in Russia’s court’ to resolve disputes with Europe
Foreign Minister Maas says Moscow should take steps to de-escalate tensions, resolve conflict in eastern Ukraine.

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 18:12:30 +0300
China monitors as US Navy destroyer sails through Taiwan Strait
10th mission carried out by US warship in tense Taiwan Strait under Joe Biden administration.

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 18:05:34 +0300
EU ministers discuss rise in COVID-19 cases, Belarus border crisis
Bloc has underestimated challenge of vaccine hesitancy, says Slovenian top diplomat.

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 18:03:07 +0300
European region could see 2M COVID deaths by March: WHO
COVID-19 is leading cause of death across Europe and Central Asia, says WHO, urging stepped-up vaccinations.

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 17:40:40 +0300
India's claim of downing jet in 2019 standoff 'pure fantasy': Pakistan
Islamabad reacts to military award given to Indian pilot, says he was captured in Pakistan.

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 17:37:11 +0300
US issues biological weapons’ danger warning at UN meeting
American arms control chief says Biological Weapons Convention ignored for 2 decades while threats are severe, growing.

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 17:35:38 +0300
Turkey seeks Saudi court order in Khashoggi murder case
Istanbul court asks Saudi authorities to submit copy of final verdict if there is any investigation or trial about fugitives in murder case.

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 17:34:11 +0300
Biden orders oil reserve sale to improve supply, lower prices
White House says move is coordinated with China, India, Japan, Korea, UK as 'we exit pandemic'.

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 17:12:01 +0300
Leaders of Russia, Armenia, Azerbaijan to hold trilateral meeting in Sochi
Putin, Pashinyan, Aliyev to review implementation of agreements on Karabakh on Friday.

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 18:49:48 +0300
Russian, Palestinian presidents to meet on Tuesday
Kremlin says Vladimir Putin, Mahmoud Abbas to discuss situation in Middle East.

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 18:48:17 +0300
Libya prosecutor asks to halt candidacy of Haftar, Gaddafi's son
Military prosecutor says both men wanted for investigation into accusations of killing Libyans.

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 18:46:41 +0300
Venezuela's ruling party claims 20 of 23 governorships in regional, local polls
41.8% of registered voters cast their votes, according to preliminary results released by electoral authority.

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 18:40:32 +0300
Greece engaging in provocative, aggressive actions: Turkish defense minister
In contrast, Turkey carries out all its activities in reasonable, logical, calm manner, says Hulusi Akar.

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 18:37:13 +0300
US market opens with records as Biden taps Powell for Fed
Nasdaq, S&P 500 post new all-time highs shortly after opening bell.

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 18:35:09 +0300
Australia to open borders for foreign travelers, students next month
Prime minister says fully vaccinated citizens of Japan, Korea will be welcome from Dec. 1.

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 18:33:30 +0300
Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai assures Olympic officials she is 'safe and well'
Peng went missing from public view this month after accusing former Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli of sexual assault.

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 18:28:03 +0300
Lebanon ready for talks to end diplomatic row with Persian Gulf states
Lebanese top diplomat says dispute over George Kordahi's comment on Saudi campaign in Yemen 'exaggerated'.

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 18:26:35 +0300
Iran says 9 soldiers killed in clashes with US Navy in Persian Gulf
IRGC Navy commander says there have been many direct clashes with US forces.

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 18:25:01 +0300
Russia accuses Ukraine of raising tensions in Donbas
Kremlin spokesman says West engaged in smear campaign to paint Russia as threatening peaceful solution in region.

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 17:57:12 +0300
Everyone will be jabbed, recovered, or die by winter's end: German minister
Jens Spahn calls on everyone to get vaccinated, booster shots amid sharp rise in coronavirus infections in Germany.

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 17:54:28 +0300
Car drives into parade in US state of Wisconsin, 5 killed
Over 40 people injured in incident, scene 'still fluid,' say police.

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 09:44:05 +0300
Libyan premier Dbeibeh applies for presidential bid
Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh vows to serve public as he applies to run for presidency.

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 09:39:31 +0300
Incumbent leader Radev wins presidential elections in Bulgaria
Rumen Radev received 63.9 % of votes, according to Alphe Research’s poll.

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 09:37:56 +0300
Car drives into parade in US state of Wisconsin, more than 20 injured
Police say there are ‘some fatalities’ as 11 adults, 12 children taken to hospitals.

Sun, 21 Nov 2021 19:52:06 +0300
Protests block French army convoy in Burkina Faso
Demonstrators suspect French military of supporting terrorists.

Sun, 21 Nov 2021 19:50:26 +0300
Hunger continues to rise in Yemen: WFP
WFP says Yemeni conflict devastates ‘millions of families'.

Sun, 21 Nov 2021 19:48:43 +0300
Sudan’s civilian coalition opposes deal to reinstate PM Hamdok
Sources say Hamdok will be reinstalled after deal with military.

Sun, 21 Nov 2021 19:45:20 +0300
Indian man on mission to fill potholes after his son dies in road mishap
When his son died in 2015, Bilhore says he did not cry, instead decided to make Mumbai pothole-free city.

Sun, 21 Nov 2021 19:43:02 +0300
Iran's top private airline says hit by cyberattack
Cyberattack targets Mahan Air’s internal systems.

Sun, 21 Nov 2021 19:40:58 +0300
China downgrades diplomatic ties with Lithuania over Taiwan
Move comes after Taiwan opened de facto embassy in Baltic nation on Thursday.

Sun, 21 Nov 2021 19:39:26 +0300
Taliban says humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan predates group’s rise to power
Comments in response to US envoy's assertions about cut in aid following military takeover by Taliban.

Sun, 21 Nov 2021 19:36:54 +0300
Tennis player reappears after accusing former senior Chinese official of sexual assault
Peng Shuai disappeared from public on Nov. 2 after sex-assault allegations against ex-top government official.

Sun, 21 Nov 2021 19:32:42 +0300
Unknown people attack Iran's Consulate General in Hamburg, Germany
Unidentified persons threw flammable materials at consulate's iron gate, according to police.

Sun, 21 Nov 2021 19:29:28 +0300
Car bomb blast near Somali Security Ministry kills 1 journalist, wounds another
Somali-based al-Qaeda-affiliated terrorist group al-Shabaab claims responsibility for attack in Horn of African country.

Sun, 21 Nov 2021 19:27:10 +0300
Turkey rescues 7 citizens held in eastern Libya for 2 years
Citizens have returned home safely, says Foreign Ministry.

Sun, 21 Nov 2021 19:25:40 +0300
Jordanian lawmakers slam UK terror label of Hamas
UK Home Secretary Priti Patel banned Hamas as “terrorist” organization.

Sun, 21 Nov 2021 19:23:46 +0300
Experts call for 'round the year action' to tackle New Delhi air pollution
Severe air pollution aggravates problems in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients, they say.

Sun, 21 Nov 2021 19:16:52 +0300
Pushbacks, violence against migrants from Greek forces continue
Latest footage shows Greek Coast Guards pointing guns at refugees, battering, pushing them into Turkish territorial waters.

Sun, 21 Nov 2021 19:14:04 +0300
Flooding, mudslide claims 4 victims in Canada's British Columbia province
‘Atmospheric river' claims thousands of livestock.

Sun, 21 Nov 2021 19:10:34 +0300
Sudan military signs deal to reinstate ousted PM Hamdok
Deal puts end to political crisis that threatened to undermine Sudan’s transition.

Sat, 20 Nov 2021 19:13:43 +0300
Yemen rebels claim drone attacks on Saudi cities
Houthis say attacks target Aramco facilities in Jeddah.

Sat, 20 Nov 2021 19:12:03 +0300
Iraq’s KRG, US stress importance of implementing Sinjar deal
Agreement stipulates ending presence of PKK terrorist organization in Sinjar.

Sat, 20 Nov 2021 19:10:02 +0300
Malaysia's largest travel fair MATTA kicks off
Turkey promotes Black Sea, Istanbul, Cappadocia throughout 2-day event in Malaysia.

Sat, 20 Nov 2021 19:02:52 +0300
Protests against COVID-19 restrictions turn violent in Netherlands
At least 2 people injured after police intervention, say media reports.

Sat, 20 Nov 2021 19:00:37 +0300
US vows to continue confronting Iran
US Secretary of Defense addresses Manama Dialogue conference in Bahrain.

Sat, 20 Nov 2021 18:56:56 +0300
1,149 Palestinian minors detained by Israel this year: NGO
World Children's Day is celebrated globally on 20th of November every year.

Sat, 20 Nov 2021 18:55:16 +0300
Iraq denies extending date for US troop withdrawal
Baghdad, Washington agreed in July on US troop withdrawal by end of this year.

Sat, 20 Nov 2021 18:51:33 +0300
Georgia’s jailed former leader Saakashvili ends 50-day hunger strike
Decision comes after authorities agree to transfer ex-president to military hospital.

Sat, 20 Nov 2021 18:19:36 +0300
India tops world in road deaths, injuries
Country has 1% of world's vehicles but 11% of global deaths from accidents.

Sat, 20 Nov 2021 18:16:51 +0300
Shopping frenzy turns into global phenomenon with Black Friday: Expert
Development of computer, internet technology has brought changes in people's shopping habits, says Istanbul-based author.

Sat, 20 Nov 2021 18:15:19 +0300
Palestine rejects UK terror label of Hamas
UK Home Secretary Priti Patel banned Hamas as 'terrorist' organization.

Sat, 20 Nov 2021 18:13:32 +0300
Chile goes to polls amid deep political polarization
Elections in wake of impeachment trial against President Sebastian Pinera, process of drafting new Constitution.

Sat, 20 Nov 2021 18:11:52 +0300
Taliban claim collecting $270M revenue in Afghanistan
Finance Ministry to pay all outstanding salaries, pensions in one go, blaming Ghani government for failing to pay retirees.

Sat, 20 Nov 2021 18:10:02 +0300
Palestinian factions urge UK parliament not to ban Hamas
UK Home Secretary Priti Patel banned Hamas as “terrorist” organization.

Sat, 20 Nov 2021 18:07:29 +0300
Sudanese protester dies of wounds, death toll rises to 40: Medics
Sudanese have been protesting against the Oct. 25 military takeover.

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 21:44:10 +0300
YPG/PKK rocket attacks kill 3 civilians, wound 10 in northern Syria
Terror group fired 6 rockets on city of Afrin, according to Turkish authorities.

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 21:41:42 +0300
EU dodges issue of Dutch journalist fleeing Greece over threats
Journalist Ingeborg Beugel faced 'intense hate campaign' after confronting Greek premier about migrant pushbacks.



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