RUSSIA
Russia economy minister fired over bribery
If found guilty, Russian Economic Development Minister Alexei Ulyukayev could be imprisoned for up to 15 years.
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INTERVIEWS
NATO a US-run show: Analyst
A political commentator says the North Atlantic Treaty Organization has no option but to get along with America’s new administration because NATO is a US-run show.
INTERVIEWS
‘US presidential elections very unfair’
“The Electoral College system, which is very difficult to understand for a lot of people, is very unfair,” said Joe Lauria, an independent journalist in New York.
NIGERIA
75k kids could die in northeastern Nigeria: UN
The UN humanitarian coordinator says thousands of children are at risk of dying from famine in the troubled region.
POLITICS
Iran defuses Daesh bombing plot across country
Iran’s security forces confiscate nearly two tonnes of explosives from Daesh terrorists in the north-central city of Garmsar.
INTERVIEWS
‘Western democracy, liberalism fading away’
A political expert says German extremists’ rally in support of the US president-elect Donald Trump shows the liberalism and democracy in the Western world is declining.
SOCIETY
Heavy air pollution shuts schools in Tehran
An alarming level of air pollution in the Iranian capital of Tehran prompts officials to shut down all schools.
PALESTINE
Israel names 1st envoy to Turkey since 2010
Israeli Foreign Ministry spokesman, Emmanuel Nahshon, says Eitan Naeh was formally nominated as the envoy to Turkey.
SYRIA
Syria urges probe into terrorist chemical raids
Syria says Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey provide terrorists with chemical weapons.
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Rohingya Muslims stranded on Bangladesh border
Hundreds of Rohingya Muslims fleeing violence in Myanmar's Rakhine state are stranded on the Bangladesh border.
POLITICS
Trump wanted security clearance for kids
US President-elect Donald Trump was considering to have his children gain top-level security clearance, according to a source from Trump’s transition team.
SPORTS
Iran, Syria World Cup qualifier ends goalless
Iran and Syria have played out a goalless draw in the third round of the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification tournament.
POLITICS
Iran denies housing Taliban elements
Iran dismisses as baseless reports about the presence of leaders and members of Taliban terrorist group in the country.
CHINA
Court disqualifies Hong Kong lawmakers
Hong Kong's High Court ruled that Baggio Leung and Yau Wai-ching invalidated their oaths of office last month.
IRAQ
Third of east Mosul cleared of Daesh: Iraq
Iraqi government forces are currently attempting to consolidate their gains in Mosul’s eastern neighborhoods.
POLITICS
Iran, China must boost anti-terror ties: Rouhani
The Iranian president says Iran and China must boost cooperation in the campaign against terrorism.
SPORTS
Iran water polo team beaten in Asia games
The national Iranian water polo sustains its first defeat at the 10th edition of Asian Swimming Championships in Japan.
INTERVIEWS
‘US establishment promoting hate crimes’
A human rights activist says the US authorities and media are responsible for creating the “environment of hate” which leads to crimes against Muslim community.
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