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US House to vote on 9/11 bill

POLITICS

US House to vote on 9/11 bill

A vote is coming this week to the US House of Representatives on a bill that would allow family members of the 9/11 victims to sue the government of Saudi Arabia, an official says.

May defends arms sale to Saudi

POLITICS

May defends arms sale to Saudi

British Prime Minister Theresa May defends selling arms to Saudi Arabia during war on impoverished Yemen.

New Brazilian president booed at parade

BRAZIL

New Brazilian president booed at parade

Protests against the new president were held in various cities across the country, with the biggest rally in Sao Paulo, where tens of thousands of people marched through the city’s center.

Russian jets intercept US spy planes

RUSSIA

Russian jets intercept US spy planes

Scrambling of jets to intercept US spy planes was “in strict accordance with international flight rules,” says Russia's Defense Ministry.

Syrian army denies use of chlorine

SYRIA

Syrian army denies use of chlorine

The so-called Syrian Civil Defense claims army helicopters dropped barrel bombs containing chlorine in Aleppo; Damascus rejects the allegation.

Israel starts constructing Gaza wall

PALESTINE

Israel starts constructing Gaza wall

The Tel Aviv regime begins the construction of a giant concrete wall that will completely encircle the Israeli-blockaded Gaza Strip.