HUMAN RIGHTS
Blacks imprisoned 5 times more than whites
Black Americans were incarcerated in state prisons at an average rate of 5 times that of white Americans, according to a new report.
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YEMEN
Houthis free 276 prisoners loyal to Hadi
In a gesture of good will, Yemen’s Houthis release 276 prisoners loyal to the Saudi-backed resigned president.
POLITICS
Iran FM appoints new spokesman
The Iranian foreign minister appoints Bahram Qasemi as the ministry’s new spokesman.
SPORTS
Iran wrestlers vice champions in Romania
Iranian Greco-Roman wrestlers finish as vice champions at a tournament in Romania.
IRAQ
'30k people displaced from Fallujah'
The Norwegian Refugee Council says in the past three days 30,000 Iraqis have been displaced in Fallujah.
SYRIA
Russia, US to coordinate Syria operations
Russia says it has agreed with the US to coordinate their military operations in Syria.
SPORTS
Iran beats Argentina in FIVB World League
Iran's national volleyball team beats Argentina in the FIVB World League.
POLITICS
Iran vows 'unforgettable lesson' to US breach
Iranian lawmakers have pledged an "unforgettable" response to any violation of a nuclear agreement.
ECONOMY
Iran building first catamaran ferry
An Iranian company is building the country’s first catamaran passenger ship.
SOCIETY
Hundreds evacuated over Calif. wildfire
A wildfire in southern California on Saturday forced hundreds of people to leave their homes.
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'US to extend military presence in Yemen'
The US is reportedly to extend its presence in Yemen by keeping a force of special operations advisers in the war-torn country.
RUSSIA
US using militants to oust Assad: Russia
The US is exploiting the so-called moderate opposition in Syria to overthrow President Bashar al-Assad, a Russian lawmaker says.
AFGHANISTAN
US drone raid kills eight in Afghanistan
At least eight people are killed in a US drone strike in Afghanistan’s northern province of Kunduz.
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'Yemen missile kills 31 Saudi mercenaries’
At least 31 Saudi-backed mercenaries are killed in a missile attack by Yemeni forces on a military base in the northern al-Jawf Province.
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Floods, landslides kill 31 in Indonesia
An Indonesian disaster official says flooding and landslides caused by heavy rain have killed 31 people.
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Okinawa holds massive rally against US
Tens of thousands of people rally in Japan to protest the heavy US military presence and violent crimes by American personnel on the Island of Okinawa.
SAUDI ARABIA
Saudi king, prince seriously ill: Report
A visit by the Saudi deputy crown prince to the US prompts speculation that his superiors are being pushed out of the kingdom’s political scene.
TURKEY
Turkey border guards kill Syrian refugees
Turkish border guards kill nine members of a Syrian family who were trying to cross the frontier.
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