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Russian Foreign Ministry publishes videos of searches in diplomatic property

Mon Sep 4, 2017 13:20:14

The Russian Foreign Ministry published videos of searches in the Russian Trade Representation in Washington and Consulate General in San Francisco amid the US demand to shut them down.

China says Trump's trade threat over N. Korea 'unacceptable'

Mon Sep 4, 2017 12:53:54

China says President Donald Trump's threat to cut off trade with countries that deal with North Korea is unacceptable and unfair.

Malala calls on fellow laureate Suu Kyi to condemn Rohingya treatment

Mon Sep 4, 2017 12:42:39

Malala Yousafzai, the youngest winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, called on her fellow laureate Aung San Suu Kyi to condemn the "shameful" treatment of the Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar, saying "the world is waiting" for her to speak out.

UN Security Council sets emergency meeting on NKorea blast

Mon Sep 4, 2017 11:12:34

The U.N. Security Council is holding its second emergency meeting in a week about North Korea on Monday after a powerful nuclear test explosion added another layer of urgency for diplomats wrestling with what to do about the North's persistent weapons programs.

California declares wildfires emergency as thousands flee homes

Mon Sep 4, 2017 10:49:39

Smoke filled the sky and ash rained down across Los Angeles from a destructive wildfire that the mayor said was the largest in city history.

Myanmar army 'beheading children and burning people alive' according to eyewitnesses: Telegraph

Sun Sep 3, 2017 12:32:24

Fears of mass atrocities against Rohingya civilians in Myanmar were growing after eyewitness accounts emerged of children being beheaded and people burned alive.

Iran appreciates S Africa’s stance on Palestine

Sat Sep 2, 2017 14:19:37

Speaker of the Iranian Parliament said Iran was grateful of positive positions taken by South Africa for restoring rights of Palestinian people.

Post-Harvey problems plague Texas as funerals for dead begin

Sat Sep 2, 2017 10:37:23

One week after Harvey roared into the Gulf Coast, residents of a Texas city struggled with no drinking water, fires continued to erupt at a stricken chemical plant and funerals began for some of the mounting toll of victims.

Iran hails IAEA’s impartial report

Sat Sep 2, 2017 08:43:56

Iran’s envoy to the International Atomic Energy Agency praised the UN nuclear agency for preparing a “professional and evenhanded” report on the country’s compliance with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Donald Trump and nuclear war among biggest threats to humanity say Nobel winners

Thu Aug 31, 2017 12:43:04

Nobel Prize winners consider nuclear war and US President Donald Trump as among the gravest threats to humanity, a survey has found.