International

Rouhani to the United Nations to gain support for Tehran in the face of Washington

Rouhani to the United Nations to gain support for Tehran in the face of Washington

  • 2019-09-23

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani left Tehran on Monday for New York to attend meetings of the UN General Assembly in a bid to win support for his country in the face of harsh US pressure. In conjunct...

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Indonesia: Death toll from unrest rises to 20

Indonesia: Death toll from unrest rises to 20

  • 2019-09-23

The death toll from unrest in Indonesia´s Papua province has risen to 20, the military said on Wednesday. Regional military spokesman Eko Darianto said 16 civilians had been killed in the Wamen...

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The British Supreme Court will rule tomorrow in the decision to close the parliament

The British Supreme Court will rule tomorrow in the decision to close the parliament

  • 2019-09-23

The British High Court is to issue its verdict on Tuesday before Prime Minister Boris Johnson´s decision to give a compulsory recess to parliament. The court made the announcement on Monday. T...

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Afghanistan: 11 terrorists were killed, including two Taliban militants

Afghanistan: 11 terrorists were killed, including two Taliban militants

  • 2019-09-22

Gunmen from the Taliban´s Red Unit have clashed with others from the Islamic State (IS) in the eastern province of Nangarhar, killing nine people, local authorities said Sunday. ISIS and two Tal...

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Syrian refugees disguise as sports team to leave Greece

Syrian refugees disguise as sports team to leave Greece

  • 2019-09-22

 Ten Syrian immigrants wearing uniforms tried to travel from Athens airport to Switzerland as a volleyball team, Greek police said Sunday. The group, which denied it would help cross the border...

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Trump says anonymous intelligence leaks triggered "false alarm"

Trump says anonymous intelligence leaks triggered "false alarm"

  • 2019-09-22

US President Donald Trump says an unidentified man who leaked intelligence has raised "false alarms" about the president´s dealings with a foreign leader. Trump said he would not obje...

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The British Labor Party holds its convention at the height of the Brexit crisis

The British Labor Party holds its convention at the height of the Brexit crisis

  • 2019-09-22

 A deeply divided British Labor Party will begin a difficult conference on Sunday with its leader Jeremy Corbin, who is under pressure from senior figures to adopt a position in favor of the Unit...

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One killed and five injured by "indiscriminate" shooting in Washington

One killed and five injured by "indiscriminate" shooting in Washington

  • 2019-09-20

One person was killed and five others wounded in a shootout early Friday in Washington, DC. Washington police official Stuart Emerman told local media on Monday that six people had been shot, one o...

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Analysis Trump is looking for ways to punish Iran without war

Analysis Trump is looking for ways to punish Iran without war

  • 2019-09-19

Responding to reporters´ questions on Wednesday on the runway of his giant airliner, US President Donald Trump highlighted the thorny decision he faces and swinging back between war and peace op...

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Amnesty International: Foreign workers in Qatar remain vulnerable to exploitation

Amnesty International: Foreign workers in Qatar remain vulnerable to exploitation

  • 2019-09-19

Qatar has not fulfilled all its promises to improve the conditions of foreign workers working in the country preparing to host the 2022 World Cup, an Amnesty International report said on Thursday. In...

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