(2020-10-24). Hopes rise of extension of New START arms control treaty as Russia offers to freeze arsenal. mronline.org 
Russia on Tuesday offered to freeze its current arsenal, and proposed an extension of the treaty by one year. The treaty signed in 2010 capped the number of nuclear warheads by the two countries and its deployment.
(2020-10-24). 'Many are inappropriate': UFC starlet Liana Jojua says she receives CRAZY messages from fans as she prepares for battle at UFC 254. rt.com 
When Liana Jojua steps into the octagon on UFC Fight Island, she'll have an army of fans cheering her on, but the Georgian starlet admits that some of her supporters take things a little too far on social media. | The 25-year-old flyweight will take on newcomer Miranda Maverick in the second fight of the event at UFC 254 in Abu Dhabi, and she is hopeful of claiming her second victory in the UFC. | Jojua lost her octagon debut to Sarah Moras at UFC 242 in Abu Dhabi last year, but bounced back in her most recent fight in the UFC, defeating Diana Belbita via first-round armbar on Fight Island in July. | Now the f…
(2020-10-24). UN Nuclear Ban Treaty One Ratification Shy Of Taking Effect. popularresistance.org Jamaica and Nauru are the latest countries to complete the ratification procedures, the United Nations said. The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, adopted in 2017, will enter into force 90 days after it has been ratified by at least 50 countries and regions. | Although the pact will not be able to legally require nuclear power states to get rid of their arsenals, the launch of the world's first treaty banning nuclear weapons is likely to gain global momentum toward reducing stockpiles. | According to an official with the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN), another country is expe…
(2020-10-24). [Correspondence] Sepsis hysteria? Not for children. thelancet.com Mervyn Singer and colleagues assert that sepsis is an overhyped problem that mostly affects individuals who are "older, frail, and at the end of life".1 This message is misleading and problematic for children worldwide.
(2020-10-24). World has to reject unilateralism, coercion: FM. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) — On the occasion of the establishment anniversary of the United Nations, the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that UN Day is a reminder that the world has to reject unilateralism and coercion.
(2020-10-24). Iran emphasizes political settlement for Libya's crisis. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman noted that the crisis in Libya must be resolved through a political settlement.
(2020-10-24). Iran photo artist wins top Award at Siena Intl Photo Award. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) — An Iranian photographer won an award for "creative photography" | in the "attractive faces and personalities" section of the Siena International Photo Awards.
(2020-10-24). Iran not interested in interfering in US election: GC spox. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) — Spokesman of the Guardian Council said that Islamic Republic of Iran is not interested in interfering in the US election, stating that US election in an internal issue.
(2020-10-24). Rouhani felicitates Bolivian counterpart on election win. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) — Congratulating the new Bolivian President on his election, President Rouhani expressed Iran's readiness to revive bilateral relations and expand cooperation with the Bolivian government in all fields.
(2020-10-24). Harvesting Roselle flowers in Khuzestan. en.mehrnews.com AHVAZ, Oct. 24 (MNA) — The farmers in Karun County, southwestern Iranian province of Khuzestan, are harvesting Roselle flowers which are mainly used for producing Hibiscus tea.
(2020-10-24). Iranian short animation 'Malakout' vies at SIN Film Festival. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) — Iranian short animated film 'Malakout' (Divinity), directed by Farnoosh Abedi, has been nominated for Best Director and Best Film at the SIN Film Festival.
(2020-10-24). Any change in border geopolitics, 'Iran's red line': Cmdr. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) — The commander of IRGC Ground Force said that any change in border geopolitics of the country is Iran's red line, referring to the recent dispute erupted between Azerbaijan and Armenia over Nagorno-Karabakh region.
(2020-10-23). No Matter Who Wins, The War Machine Wins. thealtworld.com The US government is pushing This is exhausting. Do I really need to type this bullshit out? | Fine. Okay. Here we go again: | At a press conference with Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe and FBI Director Christopher Wray it was announced that Iran and Russia have separately obtained some voter registration information, and that Iran has been using its information to send bizarr…
(2020-10-23). Greenpeace Warns 'Potential Damage to Human DNA' at Risk With Japan's Plan to Dump Fukushima Water Into Ocean. commondreams.org "The policy of the Japanese government to dump nuclear waste into the Pacific Ocean is not based on scientific or environmental protection principles and has no justification." | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/grenpeace-carbon-14-fukushima.jpg …
(2020-10-23). White House Gangster Wants to Avoid Nuclear-Armed Stigma. counterpunch.org 
The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons is about to win its 50th state ratification, the golden number needed for the treaty to "enter into force". The list of 47 current signatories can be seen at ICANw.org, website of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize-winning coalition that helped
(2020-10-23). 'We had a good relationship with Hitler': Biden slams Trump for meeting Kim Jong-un, compares North Korea to Nazi Germany. rt.com 
Slamming President Donald Trump's "good relationship" with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, Joe Biden confused debate viewers by referring to a "good relationship" between the US and Adolf Hitler. | Calling Kim a "different kind of guy" during a discussion on North Korea, Trump touted his ability to talk to the controversial leader and said his civil relationship with him has helped the two countries avoid a nuclear war. | "We're not in a war. We have a good relationship… Having a good relationship with leaders of other countries is a good thing," Trump said during the Thursday night debate. Biden slammed th…
(2020-10-23). The Elusive "October Surprise". Iran Seeks to Confuse the United States? globalresearch.ca Those who have been waiting for the elusive October Surprise that will upset the apple cart on election day are admittedly running out of time. The media's unwillingness to even consider that the antics of
(2020-10-23). Iran Seeks to Confuse the United States? thealtworld.com Another story that is more fiction than fact | Those who have been waiting for the elusive October Surprise that will upset the apple cart on election day are admittedly running out of time. The media's unwillingness to even consider that the antics of
(2020-10-23). Electoral Interference, Are 'The Proud Boys" Attempting to Scare Voters'? globalresearch.ca Iran, Russia and electoral interference. It is all part of the delicious mess that any observer of US politics has come to expect. Were the US body politic capable of being examined on the clinician's couch, historical fears, psychic disturbances, …
(2020-10-23). Iran, Russia discuss bilateral ties, regional developments. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 23 (MNA) — Iranian Ambassador to Russia and Deputy Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation conferred on the expansion of bilateral relations and regional issues on Thursday.
(2020-10-23). Anti-Iran moves won't go unanswered: FM spox. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 23 (MNA) — Stating that Iran has imposed sanctions on the US ambassador to Iraq and a number of other officials involved in the assassination of Martyr Soleimani, Khatibzadeh said that anti-Iran moves won't go unanswered.
(2020-10-23). 'Iran-Azerbaijan shared border to remain friendship border'. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 23 (MNA) — Iran's Ambassador to Baku said that the shared border of Iran and Azerbaijan Republic will ever remain the border of friendship, peace and security.
(2020-10-23). Iran, Austria discuss joint coop. on containment of COVID-19. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) — Iran's Ambassador to Austria and the Director of the Austrian Red Cross conferred on the expansion of bilateral relation on the containment of the COVID-19 pandemic.
(2020-10-23). Countries affected by sanctions to hold virtual seminar. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 23 (MNA) — Iran's Permanent Envoy to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said that countries affected by sanctions will hold a virtual seminar in the near future.
(2020-10-23). Corporate Consultants Set Their Targets on American Universities. thenation.com Jaskiran Dhillon, Cinzia Arruzza, AAUP-TNS Media Collective Corporate Consultants Set Their Targets on American Universities…
(2020-10-22). Headlines for October 22, 2020. democracynow.org Columbia Researchers Say Trump's Failures Led to at Least 130,000 Coronavirus Deaths, California to Slash San Quentin Prison Population After Massive Coronavirus Outbreak, Obama Blasts Trump's Record as Candidates Head to Nashville for Final Presidential Debate, NYT: Trump Maintains Chinese Bank Account and Paid Nearly $200,000 in Taxes to China, DNI John Ratcliffe Claims Iran Is Meddling in 2020 Election to "Damage President Trump", Democrats to Boycott Senate Committee Vote on Amy Coney Barrett's SCOTUS Nomination, Billionaire Sackler Family Gets No Jail Time in $8 Billion OxyContin Settlement, In Historic Shif…
(2020-10-22). Florida voters face intimidation by armed men and alleged Iranian email threats. middleeasteye.net 
Florida voters face intimidation by armed men and alleged Iranian email threats | Iran summons Swiss envoy in Tehran to protest 'baseless' US accusations, as Florida election authorities scramble to protect voting in key swing state | Thu, 10/22/2020 – 19: 52 | Supporter of US President Donald Trump wears Proud Boys T-shirt prior to arrival at NBC News town hall event in Miami on 15 October (AFP/Fi…
(2020-10-22). The Heat: U.S.-Iran Tensions. america.cgtn.com 
Iran hits back at a U.S. threat to impose sanctions, after a United Nations arms ban on the Islamic Republic expires.
(2020-10-22). EXCLUSIVE: Iran's Khamenei ordered end to Iraqi attacks on US interests. middleeasteye.net 
EXCLUSIVE: Iran's Khamenei ordered end to Iraqi attacks on US interests | Fearful of a ferocious response from Trump, the Iranian leader listened to British advice and told Iraq's paramilitaries to stand down | Thu, 10/22/2020 – 08: 15 | Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei told his Iraqi allies to halt their attacks in person (AFP) | The order for Iraqi armed factions to halt their attacks on…
(2020-10-22). Video: Azerbaijan-Armenia War: Counter-offensive in the South and the "Iranian Factor" globalresearch.ca On the evening of October 20, the Armenian Defense Ministry declared that they had launched a large-scale counter-offensive against the advancing Azerbaijani forces in the Khudaferin Reservoir area, in the southern part of the Nagorno-Karabakh region. Armenian sources claimed that …
(2020-10-22). Trump Regime Exerts Maximum Pressure on Iran: A Crime Against Humanity. globalresearch.ca On Sunday, the UN arms embargo on Iran its ruling authorities voluntarily accepted ended. | Iran is now once again free to buy and sell conventional arms — what many other countries do unrestrained. | Key to understand is that the Islamic …
(2020-10-22). Trump Regime Maximum Pressure on Iran a Crime Against Humanity. globalresearch.ca On Sunday, the UN arms embargo on Iran its ruling authorities voluntarily accepted ended. | Iran is now once again free to buy and sell conventional arms — what many other countries do unrestrained. | Key to understand is that the Islamic …
(2020-10-22). Russia and Iran US 2020 Election Meddling? globalresearch.ca It was just a matter of time before another claim of Russian US election meddling officially surfaced. | On Wednesday, it included Iran — despite no credible evidence ever showing foreign interference in the US electoral process. | What could a foreign …
(2020-10-22). Is Biden Campaign Buying Republicans Through Patronage? globalresearch.ca Megan Cassella and Alice Miranda Ollstein
(2020-10-22). In politicizing intelligence, America is blaming everyone but itself for its self-inflicted woes. thealtworld.com In the latest episode in the US' single-minded crusade toward self-destruction, Russia and Iran are being fingered for election interference based on intelligence that doesn't pass the smell test. | You would be justified in thinking that the various news conferences put on by US law enforcement and intelligence officials in which foreign actors — Russia, China and Iran are the usual suspects — are accused of meddling in all things American are little more than a giant practical joke, a parody of how a government should behave, instead of the damning indictment of reality that they are. | The most rec…
(2020-10-22). Dear President-Elect Biden, please start with the easiest problem to solve. zcomm.org Your presidency is an unprecedented opportunity for positive change in the world. Reducing the threat of nuclear war and nuclear winter will make the United States safer and richer, and cement your status as a world leader…
(2020-10-22). Hopes Rise Of Extension Of New START Arms Control Treaty. popularresistance.org The hope for the extension of the New Strategic Arms Control Treaty (START) was revived on Tuesday, October 20, after Russia offered freezing the number of its nuclear warheads in a statement, along with a one-year extension of the deal. | The Russian foreign ministry said in a statement that, "Russia offers to extend the New START by one year and is ready to take on a political commitment with the United States to freeze the number of nuclear warheads both sides have for this period." | The US state department immediately welcomed the offer and declared that negotiations to settle the details will start soon.
(2020-10-22). America Has No Allies, Only Hostages. strategic-culture.org The new president-elect of Bolivia, Luis Arce, has told the Spanish international news agency EFE that he intends to restore the nation's relations with Cuba, Venezuela and Iran. This reverses the policies of the US-backed coup regime which immediately began closing embassies, kicking out doctors and severing relations with those nations after illegally seizing power last year.
(2020-10-22). Iran joins club of countries with long-range radars. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) — Islamic Republic of Iran joined the world club of countries which have long-range radars on Thursday.
(2020-10-22). "Defenders of Veleyat Skies" Military Drill wrapped up. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) —The Iranian army's air defense wrapped up its annual drills dubbed 'Modafean Aseman Velayat 99 (The Defenders of Velayat Skies) successfully in Semnan on Thursday.
(2020-10-22). Nagorno-Karabakh crisis must be resolved via negotiations. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) — Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that conflict erupted between Azerbaijan Republic and Armenia over Nagorno-Karabakh region must be resolved through negotiations.
(2020-10-22). Iran able to be among top 10 defense equip. supply countries. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) — The Deputy Ministry of Defense for International Affairs said that Iran enjoys high capacity to be among top 10 supplying countries of defense products.
(2020-10-22). US better to end its crimes, malign presence in region: FM. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman said that the United States is better to end its crimes and malign presence in the region.
(2020-10-22). Russia to continue technical-military coop. with Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 23 (MNA) — Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman said that Russian Federation will continue technical-military cooperation with the Islamic Republic of Iran despite US threats.
(2020-10-22). 3rd joint Book Fair of Iran, Afghanistan to be held in Nov. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) — The 3rd joint Book Exhibition of Iran and Afghanistan will be inaugurated in Kabul on Nov. 2 in the presence of the 1st Vice President of Afghanistan Amrullah Saleh.
(2020-10-22). 'Carrot Cake' goes to Evolution Mallorca Intl. FilmFest. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 23 (MNA) — The screenplay of Iranian film, 'Carrot Cake' by Iman Davari has been accepted to vie at the competition section of the 9th edition of the Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival in Spain.
(2020-10-22). DNI Ratcliffe Claims Iran is Attempting to Interfere in US Election. sputniknews.com Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe on Wednesday accused Iran of being behind emails intended to intimidate and deceive US voters.
(2020-10-22). Election Hits Peak Narrative. sputniknews.com Today Lee Stranahan discussed current events, including the announcement that the DNI and FBI accused Iran & Russia of election interference in the 2020 election, NPR's statement on not covering Hunter Biden, Ghislaine Maxwell's testimony being released, and how Biden's laptop was subpoenaed for money laundering evidence.
(2020-10-21). Is it an accident that Iran and the US, two Theocracies, are Coronavirus Basket Cases? zcomm.org One clue to why the two countries are doing so badly with regard to basic public health strategy may lie in the importance of religion to both of these societies…
(2020-10-21). Iran Now Free to Buy and Sell Weapons Legally. globalresearch.ca The UN Security Council