Philadelphia Protesters Face Off with Riot Cops over Police Shooting (+Video)
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Unrest and demonstrations continue in the streets of Philadelphia for the second night in a row after the fatal police shooting of Walter Wallace.
Jailed Saudi Rights Activist Al-Hathloul Begins Hunger Strike
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Jailed Saudi human rights activist Loujain Al-Hathloul has launched a hunger strike demanding regular contact with her family, relatives said.
At Least Seven Killed, 70 Wounded in Peshawar School Attack (+Video)
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – At least seven people have been killed and more than 70 wounded after an explosion during a class at a religious school in Pakistan, police said, adding children were among the victims.
Heated Anti-Lockdown Protests Erupt across Italy (+Video)
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Crowds clashed with riot police and smashed up storefronts, as demonstrations ignited in several Italian cities, where throngs of protesters were seen fighting with law enforcement and ransacking businesses as they called for an end to the country’s sweeping coronavirus lockdown.
Ex-CIA Head Slams Trump for Suggesting MBS Could Be Invited to White House
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The former head of the CIA slammed US President Donald Trump for suggesting that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman could be invited to the White House.
‘Boycott French Products’ Launched over Macron’s Anti-Islam Comments
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Several Arab trade associations announced the boycott of French products, protesting the recent insulting comments made by President Emmanuel Macron against Islam.
Yemeni Drones Hit Airbase in Southwest Saudi Arabia
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Yemeni military carried out retaliatory attacks on an airbase in Saudi Arabia’s southwestern province of Asir, using domestically-manufactured combat drones.
Hamas: French Cartoons Provocative to Islam, Beliefs
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas slammed France for publishing cartoons that insult Islamic sanctities.
Clashes Erupt between Pro, Anti-Trump Protesters in Times Square (+Video)
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Seven people were arrested as political tensions over the upcoming US presidential election escalated on New York City’s streets on Sunday.
Venezuelan Scientists Develop 'Effective' Anti-COVID-19 Medicine: Maduro
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro says his country has designed “a highly effective antiviral” that decimates coronavirus without any side effects.
Lebanese Torch French Flag over Desecration of Prophet Muhammad (+Video)
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Lebanese youths set fire to France’s national flag in a show of anger at the projection of offensive cartoons of Islam’s Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) onto government buildings in the European country.
UN Official Calls on Israel to Release Akhras Immediately
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Palestinian prisoner Maher Al-Akhras, 49, from Silat al-Dhahr town, south of Jenin in the occupied West Bank, entered his 90th consecutive day in his open hunger strike on Saturday, protesting his administrative detention.
San Bernardino Police Fatally Shoots Black Man (+Video)
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A US police officer fatally shot a black man during an altercation that was partially captured on video Thursday night outside a liquor store in San Bernardino, US state of California.
Sudan’s National Umma Party Warns Govt. over Normalization with Israel
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Sudan’s National Umma Party (NUP) threatened the transitional government of his country over the normalization of ties with Israel.
Israel Carries Out Airstrikes on Gaza
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Israeli military carried out several airstrikes against positions in the central and southern parts of the besieged Gaza Strip.
Irish Police Clash with Anti-Lockdown Protesters in Dublin (+Video)
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – More than 100 demonstrators protesting against ramped-up COVID-19 lockdown restrictions clashed with police in Dublin.
Biden Raps Trump for Coronavirus Deaths (+Video)
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden blamed Donald Trump for the deaths of more than 220,000 Americans in the coronavirus pandemic, saying he doesn’t deserve re-election.
Lebanon President Appoints Hariri as PM-Designate
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Lebanese President Michel Aoun appointed former prime minister Saad Hariri as the country's prime minister-designate just a year after his resignation from office.
