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Maduro Says US, Colombia Preparing Provocation 30 Nov 2019

Maduro Says US, Colombia Preparing Provocation

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said he had information that Colombia and the United States were planning a provocation on the Bolivarian Republic's western border and called on all staff of the country's armed forces to be prepared for battle.

Top Cleric Warns against Plots to Sow ‘Infighting’ in Iraq 29 Nov 2019

Top Cleric Warns against Plots to Sow ‘Infighting’ in Iraq

Top Shiite cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani warned against plots hatched by enemies to sow “chaos and infighting” in Iraq and return the Arab country to the "era of dictatorship".

Yemeni Forces Shoot Down Saudi Chopper near Border Areas 29 Nov 2019

Yemeni Forces Shoot Down Saudi Chopper near Border Areas

The spokesman for Yemeni Armed Forces said the country’s army troops intercepted and targeted a Saudi Apache helicopter near the border with Saudi Arabia on Friday, killing its two pilots.

Storms Snarl US Thanksgiving Travel, Stranding Cars, Planes 29 Nov 2019

Storms Snarl US Thanksgiving Travel, Stranding Cars, Planes

Two winter storms blasted the United States on Wednesday, stranding motorists and causing thousands of flight delays as Americans jammed highways and airports to visit family and friends for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Merkel’s Fate Rests with Disgruntled Members of Coalition Partner 29 Nov 2019

Merkel’s Fate Rests with Disgruntled Members of Coalition Partner

A week after Angela Merkel’s own party survived a blistering leadership battle, it’s now her allied Social Democrats that threaten to blow up the governing coalition with the election of a new leader.

Algerian Protesters Scuffle with Police as Election Nears 28 Nov 2019

Algerian Protesters Scuffle with Police as Election Nears

Young Algerians protesting against a presidential election candidate scuffled with riot police in an eastern town late Wednesday, residents said, as pressure builds between the ruling elite and its opponents before the contested Dec. 12 vote.

China, Russia, South Africa Joint Drills Aimed to Ensure Stability 28 Nov 2019

China, Russia, South Africa Joint Drills Aimed to Ensure Stability

The joint drills of the Chinese, Russian and South African Navy demonstrate the countries’ willingness to cooperate to ensure stability, Spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of National Defense Senior Colonel Ren Guoqiang said during a briefing on Thursday.

US to Cut Spending on NATO Budget, Germany to Pay More 28 Nov 2019

US to Cut Spending on NATO Budget, Germany to Pay More

The United States is to cut its contribution to NATO's operating budget, officials said Thursday, with Germany increasing payments as the alliance tries to appease President Donald Trump ahead of a summit next week.

Italy Approves Second Phase of F-35 Investment Program 28 Nov 2019

Italy Approves Second Phase of F-35 Investment Program

Italy will press ahead with an investment program for F-35 fighter jets, Defense Minister Lorenzo Guerini said, after uncertainty over further orders from the Rome government had raised questions on production plans.

Trump Seeking EU Breakup All New 28 Nov 2019

Trump Seeking EU Breakup All New

TEHRAN (Iran News) – US President Donald Trump poses one of the biggest challenges to the European Union because he is “seeking” for the EU breakup, European Council President Donald Tusk stated. Trump has welcomed Britain’s decision to leave the EU, labeling Europe a trade “foe” and questioning NATO. “For the first time in history, […]