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Iran blasts US barring of Zarif from NY hospital visit



Iran censured the United States for its �inhumane� decision to prevent Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif from visiting a hospitalized Iranian diplomat in New York.

 


China warns against protectionism risks to global economy



The Chinese foreign minister warned that protectionist policies could trigger a world recession as he vowed to stand firm in China�s trade war with the United States.




 
Afghans vote in presidential election amid deadly violence



Afghans voted in presidential elections amid tight security Saturday, even as militants attacked polling centers in a series of blasts and clashes across the country that left at least two people dead.



 
Dems press ahead with subpoenas, Trump impeachment



Democrats charged aggressively into an impeachment investigation of President Donald Trump on Friday, ordering Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to turn over Ukraine-related documents and scheduling testimony for witnesses to alleged abuse of power by the US leader.



 
Saudis using �Iran card�as cover for failures: Envoy
Iran�s Deputy Ambassador to the United Nations has described Saudi Arabia as a source of �hatred� and �radicalism,� accusing Riyadh of using the �Iran card� as a cover for its �backwardness� and malign ambitions.

 
Zarif holds separate meetings with foreign officials in New York
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, during his visit to New York for the annual meeting of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), held talks with his counterparts and other high-ranking officials from several countries.

 
Speaker praises Armenia�s supportive stances
Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani praised Armenia for supporting Iran in international organizations.

 
Tehran Times
 
Iran, Kazakhstan ink MOU on economic co-op
Iran and Kazakhstan signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for expansion of economic cooperation, the news portal of Iran�s Agriculture Ministry reported.

 
U.S. taking humanitarian issues hostage: Iran�s top diplomat
It is a disgrace that a government takes humanitarian issues hostage for its political goals, says Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, in reference to the U.S. government�s rejection of a request by Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif to visit Iran�s UN ambassador in a New York hospital where he is being treated for cancer.

 
Israel is the origin of modern terrorism: Mahathir Mohamad
The creation of Israel by seizing Palestinian land and expelling its 90 per cent Arab population is the root cause of terrorism, Mahathir Mohamad said.

 

 
Diplomat calls Saudi Arabia a fountain of extremism and terrorism
Es�haq Al-e- Habib, the Iranian deputy ambassador to the UN, said on Friday that the Saudi regime is a �source of terrorism and extremism�.

 
�Farewell� narrates epic tragedy of Ashura
Vocalist Hesameddin Seraj performed �Farewell�, a concert narrating the epic tragedy of Ashura, in Tehran�s Milad Tower on Friday.

 
Chinese FM urges Persian Gulf states to form �platform for dialogue�
China�s chief diplomat, Wang� Yi, suggested on Friday that countries bordering the Persian Gulf �should be urged to establish a platform for dialogue and consultation.�

 
Omani FM says Muscat will consider supporting �Hormuz Peace Endeavor�
Omani Foreign Minister Yusuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah has said that Muscat will consider supporting Iranian President Hassan Rouhani�s �Hormuz Peace Endeavor�.

 
Zarif discusses Syrian developments with UN envoy
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif met with UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen in New York on Friday discussing the latest developments in Syria and the Astana talks.

 
IRGC general: Israel surrounded by Iran
The Zionist regime of Israel has been surrounded by the Islamic Republic from all directions, a ranking commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) said, warning Israel that it will be signing its own death warrant by taking any action against Iran.

 
Iran nuclear deal likely to be fully destroyed in foreseeable future: Russia envoy
A senior Russian diplomat says a 2015 nuclear agreement Iran clinched with major world powers could be completely destroyed in foreseeable future, stressing the importance of finding a solution to solve the existing situation.