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Newsom Calls Trump ‘Invasive Species’ at Redistricting Rally
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) slammed US President Donald Trump on Saturday while attending a rally to rail against Texas’s successful redistricting efforts.
Tens of Thousands March in Lisbon against Planned Labor Changes
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Tens of thousands of people protested in Lisbon on Saturday against the center-right government's plan to overhaul labor laws, which unions say will undermine workers' rights, and to demand higher wages.
EU Expects Russian Response to Visas’ Restrictions to Harm National Interests: Diplomat
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Russia will not allow the European Union to provoke itself into retaliatory actions in the visa issuance sphere that could harm national interests, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.
Sudan's Poverty Rate Soars to 71 Percent amid Ongoing Conflict: Media
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Sudan's poverty rate has surged from 21 percent to 71 percent due to the ongoing conflict, leaving 23 million citizens below the poverty line, the official SUNA news agency reported Saturday.
Powerful Tornado Wrecks Brazil Town, Killing Six, Injuring Hundreds
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – At least six people have been killed and 750 others injured in Brazil after a tornado ripped through the southern state of Parana, with powerful winds of up to 250km/hour (155 mph).
Russia's Lavrov: I Am Ready to Meet Rubio
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said he was ready to meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio but that Russia's interests would have to be taken into account for there to be peace in Ukraine.
Russia Needs to ‘Build Itself from Within’, Not Rely on West’s Prudence: Diplomat
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Russia should not rely on the prudence of Western countries and must focus on strengthening and development of its national interests, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Sunday.
A Car Fleeing Police Slams Into Bar in Florida, Killing 4, Injuring 11
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A speeding car fleeing police slammed into a crowded bar early Saturday, killing four people and injuring 11 in a historic district of Tampa, Florida.
US Judge Rules Trump Illegally Ordered National Guard to Portland, Oregon
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US President Donald Trump unlawfully ordered National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon, a federal judge ruled Friday in a legal setback to the administration’s use of the military in American cities.
US Warns It Could Force 20% Flight Cuts If Shutdown Continues
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned Friday he could force airlines to cut up to 20% of flights if the government shutdown did not end, as US airlines on Friday scrambled to make unprecedented government-imposed reductions.
Tanzania Police Seek to Arrest Opposition Leaders after Protests
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Tanzania is seeking to arrest senior opposition figures it blames for deadly protests that swept the country during last week's presidential and parliamentary elections.
Afghanistan Says Peace Talks with Pakistan Failed Again
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Afghanistan's Taliban government announced the latest round of peace negotiations with Pakistan had failed, blaming Islamabad's "irresponsible and uncooperative" approach and stoking fears of further violence.
Biden Says Trump ‘Embarrasses’ US
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Former US president Joe Biden accused current US leader Donald Trump of embarrassing the country.
Trump Says No US Government Official Will Attend G20 Summit in South Africa
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US President Donald Trump said on Friday that no US government official would attend the Group of 20 summit in South Africa later this month, because of what he said were "human rights abuses" taking place in the country.
North Korea Warns of More ‘Offensive Action’ after Latest Missile Launch
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – North Korea’s defense minister warned Saturday of more “offensive action,” as Washington and Seoul criticized Pyongyang’s latest ballistic missile launch.
Indonesia Police Find Possible Explosive Powder in Jakarta Mosque Blasts
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Indonesian police found possible explosive powder as they investigated explosions at a mosque in the capital Jakarta, and the suspected perpetrator is recovering, the police chief said on Saturday.
NATO to Pay More Attention to Its Own Nuclear Potential: Rutte
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – NATO intends to place greater emphasis on the power of its own nuclear potential in the future in order to convincingly deter potential adversaries, the alliance's Secretary General Mark Rutte said in an interview with the Welt am Sonntag newspaper.
Typhoon Kalmaegi Kills 193 Across Philippines, Vietnam
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Typhoon Kalmaegi left nearly 200 people dead across the Philippines and Vietnam after unleashing record rainfall, severe flooding, and destruction before weakening over Laos.
