Khashoggi Dismembered as Saudi Operatives Listened to Music, Report Says
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Saudi operatives were reportedly told they should listen to music as journalist Jamal Khashoggi was dismembered, an audio recording indicates, according to a new report.
At Least Six Palestinians Injured as Israel Bombs Border Outpost in Gaza (+Video)
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Israel bombed several targets in Gaza on Wednesday, injuring at least six Palestinians.
Elections in Non-Democratic Bahrain Meaningless: Opposition Figure
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A senior Bahraini opposition figure and political activist shrugged off the Manama regime’s recent calls for participation in the upcoming elections and said holding polls in the “non-democratic” monarchy is meaningless.
Europe May Need to Change Saudi Policies over Khashoggi Case: Merkel Ally
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Europe may need to amend its relations with Saudi Arabia, depending on the outcome of an investigation into the disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, an ally of German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Wednesday.
New York University Students Protest against Visit by 'War Criminal Kissinger' (+Video)
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Over a hundred students condemned the visit by former Secretary of State and National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger for the talk series 'In Conversation with Lord Mervyn King' at New York University on Tuesday.
Palestinian Groups Vow to Keep Fighting Occupation
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The chamber of Joint Operations of Palestinian Groups reaffirmed commitment to the fight against Israeli occupation and to supporting the Great March of Return protests in the Gaza Strip.
Trump Defends Saudi Arabia from Criticisms in Journalist Case
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US President Donald Trump defended Saudi Arabia from what he characterized as efforts to condemn Riyadh over the disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi before all the facts were known, saying it was a case of “guilty until proven innocent.”
Israeli Occupation Epicenter of Global Human Rights Abuses: UK-Based Analyst
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A political commentator based in London slammed Israel’s recent killings of Palestinians during weekly protests along the Gaza border, describing the Tel Aviv regime’s occupation of Palestine as “the epicenter of global human rights abuses”.
Tropical Storm Triggers Flash Floods in Eastern Yemen (+Video)
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The tropical storm Luban continued to hit Yemen's eastern province of Al-Mahra on Teusday, triggering flash floods and landslides that injured at least 33 people and affected 2,000 families in war-ravaged country.
Video Shows US Teachers Dragging Autistic Student In Lexington (+Video)
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - A video obtained by CBS shows two teachers dragging an 11-year-old student with autism at Tates Creek Middle School in Lexington, Kentucky.
Pompeo Arrives in Riyadh to Discuss Khashoggi Case
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrived in Riyadh on Tuesday to discuss the disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi with the king and crown prince.
Trump Not to Take Any Meaningful Action against Riyadh over Khashoggi: US Prof.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An American political scientist said US President Donald Trump would not take any “meaningful action” against Saudi Arabia over the case of Jamal Khashoggi, saying US allies are immune to being held to account on human rights abuses.
Syrian FM: Border Crossing with Iraq Should Open Soon
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Moualem said on Monday he hoped the Albu Kamal border crossing with neighboring Iraq would open as soon as possible.
Takfiri Militants Signal Acceptance of Russia-Turkey Deal
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Hayat Tahrir al-Sham signaled it would abide by the terms of a Russian-Turkish deal to prevent an offensive by Syrian forces on rebel-held Idlib the day before a critical deadline.
Cleaning Crew Enter Saudi Consulate before Turkish Inspection of Kashoggi Murdur (+Video)
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Cameras caught the moment three cleaning personnel entered the Saudi consulate in Istanbul hours before an expected Turkish inspection of the building.
Israeli Bulldozers, Forces Enter Khan Al-Ahmar to Demolish Village (+Video)
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Three Israeli military bulldozers accompanied by police forces entered the village of Khan al-Ahmar in the occupied West Bank on Monday to demolish the village.
BlackRock, Blackstone CEOs Withdraw from Saudi Conference: Source
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – BlackRock Chief Executive Larry Fink and Blackstone Group CEO Stephen Schwarzman will not attend a high profile conference in Saudi Arabia, a source familiar with the matter said.
Chinese Gynecologist Attacked By Patient's Family (+Video)
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Newly released CCTV footage caught the moment a Chinese gynecologist was assaulted by a pregnant patient and two disgruntled family members on September 22.
