NBC News/AP: Iran's Rouhani warns of 'war situation' as U.S. sanctions resume
The United States says the measures are not aimed at toppling the government, but at persuading it to radically change its policies.
EHRAN, Iran — Iran greeted the re-imposition of U.S. sanctions on Monday with air defense drills and an acknowledgement from President Hassan Rouhani the nation faces a "war situation," raising Mideast tensions as America's maximalist approach to the Islamic republic takes hold.
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MIDDLE EAST
Iran president warns of economic 'war situation' as sanctions resume.
US puts over 700 Iranian people on sanctions list - Treasury Dept..
Iraq blasts U.S. for statements on Iranian-backed militias.
Saudi-backed forces advance towards Yemen's Hodeidah as U.N. warns of famine. Battles rock Yemen port city as UN warns of 'living hell'.
Saudis sent ‘cover-up team’ to dispose of Khashoggi body, Turkish media reports.
Saudis, angered at Washington Post, call for Amazon boycott.
Saudi Prince Khaled bin Talal freed from detention.
Bahrain opposition leader sentenced to life in prison.
ASIA
North Korea issues nuclear threat ahead of high-level talks with US.
Moscow meeting on Afghanistan to be held November 9. Kabul undecided about Afghan peace talks in Moscow.
Utah mayor Brent Taylor killed in latest Afghanistan 'insider attack'.
Xi promises China will buy US$40 trillion worth of imports in next 15 years as part of opening up.
Trump to host dinner with Xi at G20 summit, but will there be a deal?
China promises more economic aid for Pakistan, but won’t yet commit to specific pledges.
US trade war casts long shadow over China’s biggest air show.
Australian Foreign Minister heads to China, ending unofficial ban on visits.
New Caledonia narrowly rejects independence from France in historic referendum.
Lion Air jet had problem with airspeed indicator on last four flights, Indonesia officials say.
AFRICA
W.Africa security forum opens amid concerns over G5 Sahel force.
Cameroon: dozens of pupils kidnapped from boarding school.
Madagascar election: Expenses soar amid extreme poverty.
'Sadness and pain' as Egypt's Copts bury bus attack victims.
Post-sanctions, Sudan tries to revive historical Suakin port
Tanzania says anti-gay squads are not government policy.
Kenyans cash in on avocado craze.
EUROPE
Trump to meet Putin and Erdoğan during first world war ceremonies.
Outgoing German spy chief attacks 'naive' left, reopens coalition row.
Poland: Urban voters reject ruling party in local elections.
Russia and Cuba vow to expand ‘strategic’ ties that lapsed after Cold War.
France issues arrest warrants for three senior Syrian intel officials - reports.
Kateryna Handzyuk: Ukrainian anti-corruption activist dies after acid attack.
Italian storms wipe out two families in Sicily as death toll rises.
AMERICAS
US mid-terms: Rhetoric stepped up as campaign enters final day.
Donald Trump hammers on immigration, caravan in final rallies before midterm election.
Trump administration prepares for massive shake-up after midterms.
Caravan splits up, rips Mexico for directing migrants toward 'route of death'. Migrant caravan pushes on toward Mexico's capital.
Jury selection begins today in the long-awaited trial of 'El Chapo' Guzman -- but it won't be easy. Mexican drug lord El Chapo goes on trial in New York.
El Chapo’s sons are now running his drug empire, feds say.
Brazil's next president declares war on 'fake news' media.
Iraq deploys up to 30,000 fighters to secure Syrian border from ISIS.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Taliban, Pakistani military mourn death of extremist cleric.
Egypt security forces kill 19 suspects linked to Coptic attack.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Trump says his administration is 'looking at' whether Amazon, Facebook and Google are violating antitrust laws.
Xi Jinping promises greater opening up at China International Import Expo, warns against winner-takes-all mentality.
How China’s ambitious plan to tax global income faces opposition in US, Hong Kong and even Beijing.
