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Two Saudi Women Sentenced to 20 Lashes for Using ‘Obscene Words’ on WhatsApp

Two Saudi women were sentenced to 10 days in prison and 20 lashes for using "impermissible expressions" in their WhatsApp conversation.

ISIS’ Tunnels Discovered in Iraq’s Tal Afar (+Photos)

A series of underground tunnels dug by the ISIS terrorist group has been discovered by Iraqi forces near the strategic city of Tal Afar.

Trump Says He Has a Different Solution for Syria

The US President-elect says he has a totally different view on the ongoing crisis in Syria.

Jordanian Bedouin Poet Proposes to Trump’s Daughter, Asks Her to Wear Burka!

A Bedouin Jordanian poet has expressed his willingness to marry the daughter of Donald Trump, the US president-elect.

Iran Rejects ‘Absurd’ Israeli Charge of Terrorism

Iran has responded to an Israeli letter to the United Nations, which accused the Islamic Republic of flouting UN Security Council resolutions and sponsoring terrorism.

Rome-Tehran Trade Ties Must Develop: Italian Industry Minister

Italy's Industry Minister Carlo Calenda has vowed to support upcoming business deals with Iran.

Ryan May Be Inviting Trouble for Trump by Comments on Iran Deal: Larijani

Iran’s Parliament (Majlis) speaker says United States House Speaker Paul Ryan may be trying to invite hassle for US President-elect Donald Trump by speaking against a multi-lateral nuclear agreement with the Islamic Republic and thereby risking Tehran’s reaction.

ISIS Beheads 100-Year-Old Pro-Palestine Man

President-elect Donald Trump registered eight companies during his presidential campaign that appear to be tied to hotel interests in Saudi Arabia.

Terrorists Fire Shells at Area near Russian Embassy in Damascus

Four shells fired by the Jaysh al-Islam terrorists hit the Al-Mazraa area in Damascus where the Russian embassy is located.

Iran Condemns Terrorist Attack on Afghan Worshippers

Iran’s Foreign Ministry strongly condemned a suicide bomb attack by Daesh (ISIL) terrorist group on a crowded Shiite mosque in the Afghan capital of Kabul that killed more than 30 people on Monday.

Trump Registered 8 Companies in Saudi Arabia during Campaign: Report

President-elect Donald Trump registered eight companies during his presidential campaign that appear to be tied to hotel interests in Saudi Arabia.

Oil-Rich Kuwait and UAE Start Importing US Shale Gas

The United States has began exporting natural gas to the Middle East, according to a media report.

Poland Seeking Sister City Pact between Krakow, Iran’s Isfahan

Poland’s deputy minister for economic development, who is on an official visit to Iran, voiced his country’s willingness to sign a sister city pact between the historical cities of Krakow and Isfahan.

Monkey Attack Sparks Deadly Tank Battle in Libya

At least 16 people died and 50 were wounded in Libya in four days of clashes between rival factions that were reportedly sparked by a monkey.

27 Students Killed and Wounded in Terrorist Attack on Aleppo School

Takfiri [extremist] militants killed dozens of Syrian students in a deadly attack on a school in Aleppo.

Saudi Newspaper Provokes Anger after Insulting Iraqi Women

A Saudi newspaper caused uproar in the Muslim world on Sunday after publishing a fabricated report by the World Health Organisation (WHO) viewed as fuelling sectarian tensions.

Iranian Navy Deploys Warships in Atlantic Ocean

Iranian Navy Commander announced the country's plans to expand naval presence in international waters, and said a flotilla of warships has now been deployed in the Atlantic Ocean.

US President Obama Seeks to Fortify Iran Deal before Leaving Office: Officials

The administration of US President Barack Obama is planning to take measures in its last months in office to “strengthen” a multi-lateral nuclear deal with Iran, amid the probability that an incoming American president and his hawkish possible appointees may act to undermine the international agreement and the US stature as a result, American officials say.

80 ISIS Elements in Europe Preparing for Attacks: Dutch Expert

There could be 60 to 80 ISIS operatives hidden in Europe, ready to strike when directed, Dutch counter-terrorism coordinator Dick Schoof said recently.

Kurds in Turkey Will Resort to Violence in Near Future: Expert

Javad Salehi, an expert in international affairs, says the developments in Turkey today will result in growing violence, particularly given the crackdown on Kurdish politicians.

Iran Urges ICC to Address Reasons for African Exit

Iran’s representative at a meeting of the International Criminal Court (ICC) called on the tribunal to address the concerns of a number of African nations that have decided to withdraw from the court, describing it as sign of discontent with the organization’s conduct.

Iran Sympathizes With India Over Fatal Train Derailment

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has extended the Islamic Republic’s condolences to the Indian government and nation over a fatal train derailment in the country.

Iran’s Fierce Competition with Iraq over Joint Oilfields

Iran’s employment of Chinese contractors, rather than Western firms, for the development of its joint oilfields has been criticized by energy experts, particularly now that Iraq has speeded up its output from the oilfields it shares with Iran.

Trump’s Paradox: Close Ties with Putin and Hostility towards Iran

While Iran and Russia are known as strategic allies, the next US president is going to enhance his country’s ties with Russia and at the same time put Iran under pressure. Is it possible?

Turkey Not to Forget 52 Years of European Deception

In a joint press conference with his German counterpart, Turkish Foreign Minister blasted the European Union’s deception in dealing with the issue of Turkey’s accession to the EU.

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