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Iran seeks to examine missile parts displayed by US diplomat

Mon Dec 18, 2017 12:47:52

Iran wants to examine missile parts the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations displayed last week as "undeniable" evidence that Tehran has been arming Yemen's Huothis.

Myanmar burned Rohingya villages despite refugee deal: HRW

Mon Dec 18, 2017 12:37:08

Myanmar's army burned down dozens of Rohingya homes within days of signing a refugee repatriation deal with Bangladesh, showing the agreement was a mere "public relations stunt", Human Rights Watch said Monday.

Saudi Arabia told by UK minister to stop blocking Yemen aid

Mon Dec 18, 2017 11:53:52

Saudi Arabia has “no excuse” for blocking aid to Yemen, the international development secretary, Penny Mordaunt, said as she warned that “using starvation as a weapon” was a breach of humanitarian law.

Rohingya people are victims of `crimes against humanity´, Sciaf director says

Mon Dec 18, 2017 10:14:14

The head of a UK aid charity has said the Rohingya people are victims of “crimes against humanity”.

Macron: Assad to remain in power

Mon Dec 18, 2017 08:55:25

Finally accepting the facts on the ground in Syria, France's Macron said France would now push for peace talks involving all parties in the six-year-old Syrian conflict, including President Bashar al-Assad.

A fully united Europe claims the high ground in relations with Iran

Sun Dec 17, 2017 11:18:33

In a week when UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres and European Union foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini both delivered considered speeches about the Iran nuclear deal, President Donald Trump’s typical shorthand reference to it as a “bad deal” indicates nothing to the world community other than he hasn’t put the effort in to understand how the deal came about and what it actually says.

Indonesia clerics want boycott of US products over al-Quds

Sun Dec 17, 2017 10:59:21

Muslim clerics called for a boycott of American products Sunday in Indonesia's largest protest against President Donald Trump's recognition of al-Quds as Israel's capital.

Iran to file complaint with UN over Haley’s claim

Sun Dec 17, 2017 10:26:16

Foreign Minister Zarif told Sputnik that Iran will file a complaint with the United Nations over the US Ambassador Nikki Haley's missile-related claim against the Islamic Republic.

Palestinian protests called against Pence visit to al-Quds

Sun Dec 17, 2017 09:51:01

Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas's Fatah faction on Saturday called for a massive demonstration next week to protest against a visit to al-Quds (Jerusalem) by US Vice President Mike Pence, after Washington said it would recognise the holy city as Israel's capital.

Toxic culture at 'Voice Of America' exposed in discrimination lawsuit

Sun Dec 17, 2017 09:36:49

The Broadcasting Board of Governors, which manages the Voice of America and other U.S.-government broadcast media, has consistently ranked dead last as the worst place to work among mid-size federal agencies.