Iran chemical factory catches fire near holy city of Qom
A chemical factory near the central city of Qom caught fire Sunday, Iranian media reported, a blaze that injured at least two firefighters.
Saudi air defenses intercept drone headed towards Khamis Mushait
The Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen said early on Sunday that Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed an explosive-laden drone launched by Iran-aligned Houthis towards the Saudi city of Khamis … Read More
Iranian foreign minister apologizes for leaked comments
Iran’s foreign minister apologized Sunday for recorded comments that were leaked to the public last week, creating a firestorm in Iran less than two months before presidential elections.
Boys from Brazil power Real to win over Osasuna
Real Madrid’s Brazilian duo Eder Militao and Casemiro struck in the second half to secure a 2-0 home win over stubborn Osasuna Saturday and keep the heat on La Liga … Read More
Iran negotiator: based on accords so far, U.S. sanctions on oil, banks would be lifted
High-ranking diplomats from China, Germany, France, Russia and Britain made progress at talks Saturday focused on bringing the United States back into their landmark nuclear deal with Iran, but said … Read More
Havertz stars as Chelsea cement hold on fourth place
Chelsea cemented their grip on fourth place in the Premier League as Kai Havertz struck twice to seal a 2-0 win over struggling Fulham Saturday.
Inter on brink of Serie A title with win that relegates Crotone
Inter Milan’s Christian Eriksen scored midway through the second half to set the runaway Serie A leaders on the way to a 2-0 win at Crotone Saturday that moved them … Read More
Atletico scrape nervy win after Elche miss late penalty
Atletico Madrid were given a huge let-off Saturday as Elche missed a 91st-minute penalty, allowing the La Liga leaders to escape with a 1-0 win and go five points clear … Read More
Lebanon records 24 more coronavirus deaths, 930 new cases
Lebanon registered 24 more coronavirus deaths and 930 new cases, the Health Ministry said Friday, as the country began a three-day lockdown to control the spread of the virus during … Read More
Progress noted at diplomats’ talks on Iran nuclear deal
High-ranking diplomats from China, Germany, France, Russia and Britain made progress at talks Saturday focused on bringing the United States back into their landmark nuclear deal with Iran, but said … Read More