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Japan lifts sanctions on Syrian agencies, oil companies
The decision was made in light of developments surrounding Syria and taking into account bilateral relations between Japan and Syria, the Foreign Ministry said
Tennessee governor declines to halt execution of state's lone woman on death row
If the execution proceeds, Pike would be the first woman put to death in Tennessee in more than 200 years.
Mad at PM, Haredi MKs said planning to allow formation of Eisenkot-led government
Pair of UTJ lawmakers reportedly planning to abstain if vote held to swear-in minority government headed by Yashar chief, amid anger at Netanyahu's failure to pass draft-dodging l…
Thailand’s Constitutional Court Dismisses Petition Seeking Annulment of General Election
The petition concerned the use of barcodes and QR codes on ballot papers, which some claimed could breach constitutional requirements for secret voting.
The Senate passes the Protect College Sports Act, but the bill's future is unclear
The bill's supporters, which include the NCAA, say it will tame what they call a "Wild West" era of college sports as litigation chips away at long-held rules around eligibility, …
Iran doubts ceasefire can be reached before US midterm elections
According to sources cited by Bloomberg, talks in New York on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly last week failed to produce significant progress
Iran denounces ‘Iranophobia’ over mysterious UK airbase terror case
Iran has rejected speculation linking it to a suspected terror plot near RAF Fairford, accusing British media of fueling “Iranophobia” Read Full Article at RT.com
The Pussy Riot activist turned Kremlin informer – podcast
Their opposition to Putin led to two of the group being sent to brutal prison camps. Then another was found to be spying for the Kremlin. Shaun Walker reportsIt’s January 2012 and…
UN secretary-general meets Iranian foreign minister
Antonio Guterres welcomed the diplomatic efforts undertaken during the High-level Week of the UN General Assembly aimed at bringing the conflict in the Middle East to an end
Trump says he did not offer Iran sanctions relief, unfreezing of assets
The US president urged Axios to immediately withdraw an article with the information
Lost songs from iconic Australian rockstar found in garage
Divinyls frontwoman Chrissy Amphlett recorded the songs with Split Enz's Tim Finn in 1998.
Evicted Spanish pensioner can move back home, lawyer says
The eviction of Maricarmen Abascal, 87, prompted large-scale protests across Spain.
Gazans desperate to leave still struggling to do so, even as Israel claims door is open
Trouble finding willing hosts, visa restrictions, onerous security checks and other bureaucratic hurdles mean exiting Gaza remains a lengthy, difficult task despite Jerusalem sayi…
Taiwan plans to quadruple ammunition stockpiles
According to a Taipei Times article, a six-year procurement program worth a total of about $868 mln has been developed for this purpose
Are Trump's US government funded ads illegal?
President Trump has faced criticism after fronting adverts which were paid for by the US government.
‘Children are dying’: Fiji hopes declaring an HIV emergency will help it tackle crisis
One in 60 adults Fiji lives with HIV but a recent emergency declaration may help address key issues such as syringe sharingOn a recent Friday night, Dr Kesaia Tuidraki’s medical t…
Sign before praying: A new conversion law is affecting churchgoers in Indian state
A new anti-conversion law in Maharashtra is raising questions about faith, choice and freedom.
Ukraine war briefing: Putin orders army expansion as Zelenskyy says more North Koreans to be deployed in Russia
Putin’s order comes as both Russian and Ukrainian forces suffer mounting casualties. What we know on day 1,679Russian president Vladimir Putin has ordered an increase in the siz…
Migrants using longer, more dangerous routes across Channel
The government says it is bearing down on dangerous small boat crossings.
Settlers said to torch Palestinian home during major overnight clash with Israeli troops
IDF trying to implement court ruling requiring it to enable return of Palestinians to homes violently taken over by settlers in July * Trump denies report that he’s considering of…
European Commission rejects Kiev’s request for 220 mln euros in farmer aid — Bloomberg
Agriculture and Food Policy Minister Taras Vysotsky told the news agency that the country will receive the necessary funds through a $250 mln concessional loan from the World Bank
Saeid thought he could protest the Iranian regime freely in Australia. He feels like he’s being watched
Tehran’s long arm into Australia is intimidating and surveilling those who speak out against the regime, activists say, as pressure grows on the federal government to shut down th…
Estonia launches reconnaissance drone over Baltic Sea
The drone, which took off from the island of Saaremaa, is flying at an altitude of just over 1.5 km outside routes designated for civilian aviation, a source in EU air traffic con…
Journalist to be crowned king in Uganda after bitter succession dispute
Kijanangoma is being crowned amid a dispute over a young heir whom the royal clan does not recognise.