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Iran’s President Meets New Ambassadors of Germany, Ecuador, Morocco, Romania

In separate meetings on Saturday, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani received the credentials of new ambassadors of Germany, Ecuador, Morocco, and Romania, calling for closer ties with the four states.

Brazilian Policeman Confesses to Killing Greek Ambassador

A Brazilian policeman has confessed to killing the Greek ambassador upon the request of the envoy’s Brazilian wife, who had a love affair with him.

CIA Chief Admits US Role in Syrian Bloodshed

The head of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has admitted responsibility in the bloodshed in Syria while wishing that the US could have prevented the defeat of militants in Aleppo by Syrian forces.

Interrogator of Saddam Hussein Reveals Untold Stories about Iraqi Dictator

John Nixon, the first CIA officer to interrogate Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein after his capture in December 2003, has revealed shocking facts about the deposed Iraqi leader that raise new questions about why the United States bothered to invade Iraq to oust him from power.

Ku Klux Klan Member Gets 30 Years Prison for His Plot to Kill World Muslims

A self-proclaimed white supremacist convicted on charge of planning to use a “death ray” to kill Muslims and Barack Obama was sentenced to 30 years in prison, federal prosecutors in New York said.

At Least 29 Dead, Dozens Injured in Mexican Fireworks Blast

Dozens are dead, and many more injured, after an explosion at San Pablito Market in Tultepec, Mexico.

Pro-Western Analyst Criticizes US for Hypocritical Approach towards Aleppo Liberation

In a surprising reaction, a VOA and BBC commentator has lashed out at the US and Israel over their hypocritical approaches towards the recent liberation of Syria’s Aleppo.

Egypt Claims to Have Seized Iranian Boat in Red Sea

The Egyptian navy has allegedly seized an Iranian boat in the Red Sea carrying narcotics to smuggle them into the country.

Republican Members of US Congress Vow to Fight Iran’s Deal with Boeing

Republican members of the US Congress are vowing to fight a $16.6 billion deal between Boeing and Iran after the air giant announced Sunday it had agreed to sell 80 aircraft to Iran Air.

Trump Picks Rex Tillerson as His Secretary of State

The US President-elect Donald J. Trump settled Monday on Rex W. Tillerson, the chief executive of Exxon Mobil, to be his secretary of state, transition officials said.

American Arms Fanning Flames of Regional Tensions: Analyst

An Iranian political analyst says the US is fueling regional instability by selling arms to several Arabic countries now that President Barack Obama is spending his final days in office.

Iranian-Islamic Traditional Medicine, Probably the Only Cure for Trump’s Illness

An Iranian professor believes that Iranian-Islamic medicine offers a way to cure vitiligo, a condition Donald Trump is suffering from.

Insulting Remarks by Trump’s National Security Advisor Provokes Muslims’ Outrage

A video of the remarks made by the US National Security Advisor-designate Michael T. Flynn against Muslim sanctities, particularly Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and the Holy Quran, has sparked the anger of Muslim people around the world.

Donald Trump’s Tie Is Held Together with Scotch Tape!

The US President-elect Donald Trump made a major fashion faux pas when he, or an assistant, apparently Scotch-taped the back of his favourite red power tie.

Fake US Embassy in Ghana Shut Down after 10 Years

A fake embassy in Ghana flew the American flag, hung a photo of President Obama and issued US visas for more than a decade.

Trump Wants to Enhance US Ties with Iran: European Parliament Member

A member of European Parliament believes that the US President-elect Donald Trump intends to rebuild Washington’s economic relations with Iran in spite of reports about probable new sanctions.

Trump Confesses US Presidency Is ‘Bigger Job than He Thought’

Donald Trump has admitted the presidency is "a bigger job than I thought", a leading Republican has revealed.

What Will Happen after US Senate’s Extension of Anti-Iran Sanctions?

US Senators overwhelmingly approved Thursday a 10-year extension of tough economic sanctions against Iran. But will President Obama sign the extension?

Ali Daei Offers Condolences over Death of Brazilian Footballer in Plane Crash

Iran’s football legend Ali Daei has released a message of condolence over the death of Brazilian football player Filipe Machado in the recent Columbia plane crash.

Castro’s Revolutionary Struggles Deathless: Iran FM

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has attended a commemoration ceremony held in Tehran in honor of Fidel Castro, penning a memorial note in praise of Cuba’s late revolutionary leader.

Cartoon: Fidel Castro Dies after Years of Defying US

Prominent Iranian cartoonist Bozorgmehr Hosseinpour has portrayed the late leader of Cuban Revolution Fidel Castro in his latest cartoon.

Will Post-9/11 Atmosphere Re-Engulf White House after Pompeo’s Election?

Mike Pompeo was recently declared as Donald Trump's pick to lead the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). The election has raised serious questions about the future of US policies.

Iran’s President Condoles Death of Cuba’s Revolutionary Leader, Fidel Castro

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has extended his condolences to the Cuban government and nation as well as the Latin American people over the death of Cuba’s revolutionary leader, Fidel Castro.

Iran’s Zarif: Castro Was Exemplary in Fight against Colonialism

Iranian foreign minister offered condolences over the death of Fidel Castro, the Cuban revolutionary, remembering him as a unique figure in the campaign against colonialism.

Cuban Revolutionary Fidel Castro Dies Aged 90

Fidel Castro, Cuba's former president and leader of the Communist revolution, has died aged 90, his brother has said.

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