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Talks on Iran Nuclear Deal to Resume in Coming Days: Iranian MP

An Iranian lawmaker says negotiations will resume in the coming days on the 2015 Iran nuclear deal known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Bagheri: Europe expected to take action on Yemen

An Iranian deputy foreign minister has called on the Secretary General of Austria’s foreign ministry that Europe is expected to take action to put an end to the sufferings of Yemenis.

Russia reports record-high daily COVID deaths

The number of people who have died of the coronavirus in a single day in Russia has reached a new record. The country has reported 1,002 deaths on Saturday. Russia’s health care system has been facing mounting strain in the recent weeks.

UK lawmaker stabbed to death

In the UK, Conservative MP Sir David Amess died on Friday after he was stabbed multiple times at his constituency surgery, police say. A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the incident. Police have declared the murder a terrorist incident.

Russia says allies against US military presence in Central Asia

All Moscow's Central Asian allies and neighbors are opposed to the deployment of American or NATO forces on their soil, Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov said.

Two more UK energy suppliers collapse, 250k affected

The UK’s energy supply market took another hit on Wednesday after two more companies collapsed. The fresh wave of crisis has affected hundreds of thousands of British customers.

Several killed in bow and arrow attack in Norway

At least five people were killed and two others injured by a man armed with a bow and arrow in the Norwegian town of Kongsberg.

Armenia vows not to allow any change in borders

Armenia's National Security Council Secretary Armen Grigoryan has stressed that Yerevan will not allow any change in regional borders.

US says prefers diplomacy in Iran nuclear case, but time limited

The US says it prefers diplomacy in dealing with the Iran nuclear case, adding time to the revival or Iran nuclear deal is limited. Tehran has stressed it's ready to restart talks to save the landmark agreement, but not under western pressure, and that talks should realize the rights of the Iranian people.

Moscow warns Russia-US relationships could worsen

Moscow-Washington ties may worsen further, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov cautioned after meeting with US Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland in Moscow on Tuesday.

EU diplomat likely to visit Iran within days

A top European official is likely to visit Tehran this week, seeking an agreement with Iran over the resumption of the nuclear talks, according to informed officials.

‘UK response to COVID public health failure’

A new parliamentary report has described the UK’s response to the Covid-19 during early months of the outbreak, as one of ‘the worst ever public health failures.’ The report singles out ‘major deficiencies in the machinery of government’ in handling the pandemic.

Taliban to hold talks with EU-US envoys in Doha

Taliban representatives are to hold joint talks with EU and US officials on Tuesday in Doha, the bloc has confirmed. The new Afghanistan rulers, seeking international recognition and support, have recently held negotiations with US representatives.

Empty shelves across UK, people ‘stockpiling for Christmas’

Concerns over supply-chain woes, soaring energy bills and staff shortages have prompted Britons to stockpile essentials for Christmas. The supply crisis in the UK has left supermarket shelves empty.

Report: 2k UK police officers accused of sexual misconduct

Hundreds of British police officers have reportedly faced accusations of sexual wrongdoing, including rape, over the past four years.

EU chief warns of the block decline in intl. affairs

European Union (EU) foreign policy chief has warned of diminishing Europe’s role in international arena. Josep Borrell has stressed that the EU should work on strengthening both European and NATO security capacities.

Moscow says U.S. needs Ukraine for anti-Russian goals

Washington needs Kiev for adversarial relations with Moscow as well as its total deterrence, a Russian official claims. The source, however, has described the alliance as ‘fragile’.

Several dead in plane crash in Russia

At least 16 people were killed and six others injured after a light plane with 22 on board crashed near the town of Menzelinsk in Russia’s Republic of Tatarstan on Sunday, according to the local health ministry.

Report: One in six UK shoppers unable to buy goods

Nearly one in six Britons, around eight million, have been unable to buy essential food items in the last fortnight due to a shortage of products and a Brexit- as well as coronavirus-linked supply chain crisis, a survey suggests.

Austrian chancellor to resign amid scandal charges

Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz has announced he would resign amid a corruption probe. The 35-year-old politician and nine others have been placed under investigation on suspicion of bribery. He has denied all allegations.

Study: Metropolitan Police worst at solving violent crimes

The UK’s largest police force has ranked the worst in England and Wales for solving sexual and violent crimes, according to a new report.

Moscow to respond to NATO’s expulsion of Russian diplomats

Moscow will respond to a NATO decision to expel several Russian diplomats from Brussels, the Kremlin warns. NATO has announced that it was cutting the number of Russian Mission staff in Brussels from 20 to 10 people.

Austrian chancellor accused of bribery

In Austria, the Chancellor is accused of bribery and breach of trust. Police have attacked the offices of his party over the issue. The Chancellor has rejected the accusation politically motivated.

Report: Dubai ruler ordered hacking of former wife’s phone via Israeli spyware

A British court says the Dubai ruler had hacked the phone of his ex-wife and members of her legal team after Princess Haya fled to London amid a divorce case and custody battle. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum has used NSO Group’s controversial Pegasus spyware in an unlawful abuse of power, according to the high court judge.

Blinken says time running out to revive Iran nuclear deal

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has once again warned time was running out to restore the Iran nuclear deal. Tehran has stressed it's ready to restart talks to save the landmark agreement, but not under Washington pressure.

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