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Russian Defense Minister Meets U.S. Ambassador To Moscow

Azerbaijan Drops Charges Against Turan News Agency And Its Director

British PM May Replaces Defense Minister Amid Sexual Harassment Scandal

Iran's Supreme Leader Says Iran Should Stand Up Against U.S.

White House Calls On Russia To Stop Blocking UN Gas Attack Inquiry In Syria

The White House late on November 1 called on Russia to stop blocking efforts to renew the authority of a UN investigative body charged with determining who is behind chemical weapons attacks in Syria.

U.S. Lawmakers Release Russia-Linked Facebook Advertisements

U.S lawmakers have released a batch of Facebook ads linked to Russia’s efforts to disrupt the 2016 U.S. presidential election and stir up emotions on sensitive social issues.

Trump Orders Immigrants Crackdown After New York Terror Attack

U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered more "extreme vetting" of immigrants after police detained an Uzbek national as a suspect in what they called a "terrorist attack" that killed eight people in New York City on October 31.

Putin Offers Support For Iran Nuclear Deal, Hails Cooperation On Syria

The presidents of Iran, Russia, and Azerbaijan have called on all parties to the 2015 international nuclear agreement between Tehran and world powers to adhere to their commitments.

At Least Eight Killed In Fuel Tanker Blast In Central Afghanistan

U.S. No Longer Releasing Data On Afghan Casualties Amid Uptick In Violence

The U.S. military for the second time in eight years is withholding information about casualty and attrition rates in the Afghan army and police force at the request of the Kabul government, a watchdog agency said on October 31.

Putin Aliyev Hold Talks With Iranian Leaders In Tehran

Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Tehran for talks with Iran's leadership on the Syria crisis, the landmark 2015 international nuclear agreement, and energy cooperation, Iranian television announced on November 1.

Syria, Oil High On Putin's Agenda In Iran

Russian President Vladimir Putin is due to discuss the conflict in Syria crisis and energy cooperation with Iranian President Hassan Rohani and Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei when he visits Tehran on November 1, the Kremlin says.

Trump Orders 'Extreme' Immigrant Vetting After Uzbek Suspect Detained In New York Attack

U.S. President Donald Trump ordered more "extreme vetting" of immigrants after police detained an Uzbek national as a suspect in what they called a "terrorist attack" that killed eight people in New York City on October 31.

Iran, Turkey Endorse Russian Plan To Host Syrian Peace Talks Without West

Turkey and Iran on October 31 endorsed Russia's proposal to host talks between the Syrian government and its opponents next month in Sochi to try to move the war-torn country toward a political settlement.

Several Killed In New York After Vehicle Drives Onto Bike Path

The New York police say several people have been killed and numerous others injured after a vehicle drove down a bike path that runs alongside the Hudson River in Lower Manhattan.

Facebook, Twitter, Google Facing Tough Questions From Congressional Probes

U.S. lawmakers are digging deep into the activities of the world's largest social media and Internet companies, amid growing concerns that they may have played an important role in Russia's efforts to meddle in the 2016 presidential election campaign.

New York Mayor Says 8 Killed In Bike Path 'Terror Attack'

New York Mayor Bill de Blasio says eight people have been killed when a pickup truck drove onto a bike path in Lower Manhattan on October 31.

Bosnian Prosecutor Says IS Suspect Extradited To U.S. After 'Complex Operation'

The prosecutor’s office in Bosnia-Herzegovina says a man suspected of having links to terrorism has been extradited to the United States.

At Least Three Killed, 15 Wounded In Kabul Suicide Attack, Say Officials

A suicide attack claimed by the Islamic State (IS ) group in the diplomatic district of Afghanistan's capital, Kabul, has caused multiple casualties.

Iranian Commanders Say Khamenei Has 'Limited Range Of Missiles'

Two top Iranian commanders have said that one of the reasons Iran's ballistic missile have a range of only 2,000 kilometers is a limit prescribed by the Supreme Leader, ayatollah Ali Khamenei.