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US Police Brutality Result of Israeli Training: Kevin Barrett

An American political commentator in Madison said US police brutality disproportionately targets minorities, especially African-Americans, adding that blacks are treated the way Israel oppresses Palestinians as American law enforcement officers receive their training in Tel Aviv.

9/11 Widow First to Sue Saudis under New Law

A woman widowed when her husband was killed at the Pentagon on September 11, 2001, sued Saudi Arabia just two days after the US Congress enacted legislation allowing Americans to sue foreign governments accused of playing a role in terrorist attacks on US soil.

US Election 2016: Clinton, Trump Clash in First Debate

US presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have gone head-to-head over the issue of race, the economy and foreign policy in their first televised debate ahead of November's election.

Major Change Expected in Iran-Canada Bilateral Ties: Spokesman

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman announced that Tehran and Ottawa have been holding bilateral meetings in recent months to improve the severed relations.

A Canadian Minister Born in Iran’s Mashhad

The Canadian Democratic Institutions Minister Maryam Monsef says she was shocked to discover that she was born in Mashhad, Iran, rather than Afghanistan.

Iranian Cartoonist’s Look at Separation of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt

After a press statement on Tuesday, September 20, the love story of Hollywood stars Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, who were married in 2014, came to an unhappy end.

Speaker: Iran, Kenya Share Similar Views on Fighting Terrorism

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani called for close cooperation with Kenya in the fight against terrorism, given the two countries’ common views on the threat.

Clinton Left Classified Data in Russian Hotel during State Secretary Trip

US Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton forgot classified documents at a hotel in Russia during a trip as secretary of state, documents released by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation show.

Washington State Shooting Leaves Three People Dead

At least three people have lost their lives in a shooting at a mall in the northwestern US state of Washington, with the suspect on the run, police say.

Iranians Share Their Happiness with Retiring Futsal Legend Falcão

Iran National Futsal Team defeated the giant Brazil in FIFA Futsal World Cup, but they didn’t go to the locker room to celebrate their victory; they stayed to throw the retiring Brazilian legend in the air.

Iranian President Urges Strong Unity among Independent States

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has held meetings with senior officials of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in Venezuela, calling for stronger unity among independent states in pursuit of their common goals.

Iran Attaches Great Significance to Regional and Global Security: President

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani underlined that efforts to help establish peace and security in the Middle East region and other parts of the world are among the priorities of the Islamic Republic.

Photo of Hugging Twins Brings Tears to Millions of Eyes

A photo of twin brothers hugging has gone viral, but the story behind it has now turned heart-breaking.

Iran and Venezuela to Fortify “Strategic Alliance”

Venezuela and Iran have agreed to boost their economic cooperation, have agreements signed between the two countries’ central banks and announce a new dynamic era in bilateral relations.

Iran’s FM, Venezuela’s President Meet in Caracas

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro held talks on a range of issues at a meeting in Caracas.

Iran FM, Bolivia President Discuss Issues of Common Interest

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with Bolivian President Evo Morales.

Iran eyes enhanced politico-economic ties with Chile: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the Islamic Republic is keen to strengthen politico-economic relations with Chile.

Iran’s FM, Ecuador’s President Meet in Quito

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa held talks at a meeting in the South American country’s capital, Quito.

Iran Eyes Nicaragua Rival to Panama Canal

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Iran is interested in a massive project to build a canal across Nicaragua which will link the Pacific and Atlantic oceans.

Iran and Cuba Proved US Sanctions Can Be Overcome: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Iran and Cuba have both endured cruel sanctions imposed by the United States, stressing that such bans have enhanced the perseverance and resistance of the two nations.

Iran’s FM Pledges Push to Facilitate Trade with Latin America

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif promised that the country’s diplomatic missions will help the Iranian state-run and private companies develop closer trade cooperation with the Latin American countries.

Iran FM Heads to Latin America for Six-Nation Tour

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has embarked on a six-nation tour of Latin America at the head of a high-ranking politico-economic delegation.

Economic Goals High on Agenda in Iranian FM’s Latin America Tour: Spokesman

Representatives of a large number of Iranian companies will accompany Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in his upcoming tour of Latin America, signifying Tehran’s plans to boost non-oil exports, the Foreign Ministry’s spokesman said.

Zarif to Start Tour of Latin American Countries in Coming Days

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif is going to visit six Latin American countries in his first official visit to South America later this week, a deputy foreign minister announced.

GOP vs. GOP: Disqualification of Donald Trump

The US presidential elections are getting more interesting and unpredictable as we get closer to November 2016. What has made it even more difficult to predict is the internal conflict between the Republicans, where many GOP supporters are still undecided to vote for their official candidate Donald Trump.

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