EU Foreign Ministers Back Sanctions for Chemical Weapons Use
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Foreign ministers of 28 EU member-states backed a new regime of introducing sanctions against individuals and legal entities, deemed responsible for using and proliferating chemical weapons, the European Council said in a statement on Monday.
Trump Says Pompeo to Meet with Saudi King
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - President Donald Trump said on Monday that he was sending US secretary of state Mike Pompeo to meet with King Salman of Saudi Arabia amid mounting international furore over the disappearance of a prominent journalist.
Cologne Police Face Hostage Incident at Main Train Station
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Cologne police on Monday closed parts of the western German city's main train station after a man took a woman hostage in a pharmacy inside.
Sanctions against Russia an 'Absurdity': Italy Deputy PM
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Sanctions against Russia are a "social, cultural and economic absurdity", Italy's Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini said on Monday, speaking to representatives of the country's manufacturing industry.
Malaysia's Mahathir Says Uighurs Released because They Did Nothing Wrong
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Malaysia freed 11 ethnic Uighur Muslims who fled to the Southeast Asian nation after a Thai jailbreak last year because they did nothing wrong there, Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on Monday.
Koreas Hold High-Level Talks to Discuss Implementation of Summit Agreement
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - South and North Korea are holding high-level talks Monday to discuss the implementation of the summit agreement their leaders reached last month.
At Least Five People Killed in Flash Floods in Southern France, Waters Rising
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - At least five people were killed in flash floods in the southwestern Aude area of France after several months worth of rain fell in just a few hours overnight, the local government prefect said on Monday.
Trump Threatens Another Round of China Tariffs
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - US President Donald Trump threatened to impose another round of tariffs on China and warned that Chinese meddling in US politics is a “bigger problem” than Russian involvement in the 2016 election.
4 Dead, 1 Injured in Shooting at Toddler's Birthday Party in Texas
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Authorities in Texas have arrested one man and are searching for his father in the fatal shooting of four people -- a 62-year-old man and his three grandsons in their 20s -- at a toddler's birthday party, Sgt. Nathan Brandley of the Texas Department of Public Safety.
US F-22 Fighter Jets Severely Damaged in Florida Hurricane
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Although Tyndall Air Force Base officials aren't sure how bad the damage is yet, they have confirmed that some jets left inside the hangars sustained damage when the buildings were hit by a devastating Category 4 storm.
Turkey Renames New US Embassy Street 'Malcolm X Avenue'
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - City authorities in Turkey's capital Ankara have renamed the street where the new US embassy is being built 'Malcolm X Avenue' after the US civil rights leader, state media reported.
Netherlands in 'Cyber War' With Russia: Defense Minister
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The Netherlands is in a state of "cyber war" with Russia, Dutch Defense Minister and Bijleveld told Dutch broadcaster NPO on Sunday.
Moscow Lashes at ‘Absurd’ Attempts to Accuse Russia of Staging Coup in Montenegro
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Moscow strongly rejects any attempt to accuse it of involvement in an alleged state coup in Montenegro in 2016 as ‘groundless’ and ‘absurd,’ the Russian Foreign Ministry said, commenting on recent statements by Montenegro Chief Special Prosecutor Milivoje Katnic.
Storm Leslie Hits Portugal, Leaves Thousands without Power
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - At least 300,000 homes were without power on Sunday after tropical storm Leslie hit Portugal's Atlantic coast, bringing with it heavy rain, strong winds and surging seas.
Trump Says Family Separations Deter Illegal Immigration
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that separating migrant families at the border could deter illegal immigration and that he was considering several options to tighten border security.
Trump to Name Pat Cipollone as White House Counsel
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - President Donald Trump is expected to name veteran Washington, DC, lawyer Pat Cipollone as the next White House counsel, two sources familiar with the matter told CNN.
US Needs A Space Force Because Russia Is Ahead on It, Trump Says
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Keen as ever on his idea of creating an American fighting force in space, US President Donald Trump has said it's a necessity for Washington, because it’s perceived top adversaries – Russia and China – are beating it to the punch.
50 Killed in Nigerian Gas Explosion: Official
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - At least 50 people have been killed in a gas explosion in southeastern Nigeria, an official said late Saturday, raising the possibility that the death toll might rise.
