MIDDLE EAST

Thirteen Houthi rebels killed in northwestern Yemen
https://www.yenisafak.com/en/world/thirteen-houthi-rebels-killed-in-northwestern-yemen-3442205

'Yemeni ballistic missiles hit targets in Saudi Arabia's Jizan region'
https://www.presstv.com/Detail/2018/09/29/575565/Yemen-missile-Saudiled-Jizan-Hajjah

Saudi Arabia, UAE fail to halt UN Yemen human rights inquiry
https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20180929-saudi-arabia-uae-fail-to-halt-un-yemen-human-rights-inquiry/

Yemen doctors despair as babies starve in 'orphaned province':
Mahmud Ali Hassan, director of Nasr Hospital, does not mince words. Life for his patients, he says, is "pure misery". "We need help. We need real help."
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/afp/article-6218225/Yemen-doctors-despair-babies-starve-orphaned-province.html

New WikiLeaks Doc Exposes Corruption in UAE Arms Deal Fueling War on Yemen
https://www.mintpressnews.com/new-wikileaks-doc-exposes-corruption-in-uae-arms-deal-fueling-war-on-yemen/250045/

Three Islamic State members killed, wounded in operation, northeastern Diyala
https://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/three-islamic-state-members-killed-wounded-in-operation-northeastern-diyala/

Iraq: Two Islamic State militants killed in ambush, southwest of Kirkuk
https://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/two-islamic-state-militants-killed-in-ambush-southwest-of-kirkuk/

Clashes break out between Islamic factions and YPG in Aleppo
https://www.iraqinews.com/arab-world-news/clashes-break-out-between-islamic-factions-and-ypg-in-aleppo/

Free Syrian Army abducts 10 youths from Afrin
https://www.iraqinews.com/arab-world-news/free-syrian-army-abducts-10-youths-from-afrin/

Iraq: Basra protests: US closes consulate after weeks of deadly protests:
US Secretary of State repeated earlier warnings that the US would hold Iran responsible for any harm to its citizens or facilities.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-45688253

Russian FM Lavrov: Delivery of S-300 to Syria has begun:
Russia begins delivering S-300 missile system to Syria as Russian FM says relations with US are at 'all-time low'.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2018/09/russian-fm-lavrov-delivery-300-syria-regime-begun-180929054212640.html

Netanyahu says Russian supply of S-300 missiles to Syria 'irresponsible': 'If someone shoots at our planes, we will destroy them,' PM warns,
https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-says-russian-sale-of-s-300s-to-syria-irresponsible/

Lavrov: US presence in Syria illegal, violates UN resolutions
https://sana.sy/en/?p=147827

Lavrov at UNGA: Russia Warns Against New Chemical Weapon Provocations in Syria
https://sputniknews.com/world/201809281068427733-lavrov-un-general-assembly-russia/

US regime will impose tougher sanctions on Syria if Assad blocks political process: envoy
https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/us-will-impose-tougher-sanctions-on-syria-if-assad-blocks-political-process-envoy/

'US Did Not Keep Its Promises': Erdogan Blasts Washington Over Manbij Roadmap
https://sputniknews.com/middleeast/201809281068429783-erdogan-us-syria/

Syria demands withdrawal of US, French, Turkish forces
https://punchng.com/unga-syria-demands-withdrawal-of-us-french-turkish-forces/

Watch: Syrian Deputy PM Walid Al-Moualem Speech at UN (September 29, 2018)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9K2om7wU774

Bogdanov: Agreement on Idleb is temporary measure, all Syrian territory must be liberated from terrorism
https://sana.sy/en/?p=147799

US-Backed Militias Reinvigorate Positions in Northeastern Syria after Turkish Threats:
The US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) forwarded more forces and equipment to Northern Raqqa on Saturday
https://en.muraselon.com/2018/09/us-backed-militias-syria-turkish-threats/

Syria says vital border crossing with Jordan to reopen
https://www.tampabay.com/ap/world/syria-says-vital-border-crossing-with-jordan-to-reopen-ap_world6007a0388acc4faca8cf6f8165e02daf

Qatar says regional security alliance with U.S. at risk with Gulf dispute
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-gulf-qatar/qatar-says-regional-security-alliance-with-u-s-at-risk-with-gulf-dispute-idUSKCN1M82OT

Trump's Middle East policy takes a kicking at UN assembly:
Everybody has a year more of understanding of this man and very few countries, very few leaders, are buying into the show,"
https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/unga-wrap-trumps-middle-east-policy-takes-kicking-219057433

The Slaughter Continues: Apartheid Israeli occupation forces kill 7 people in Gaza:
The seven included two children who were shot dead as thousands of Palestinians protested the 12-year-long Israeli blockade on Gaza
http://english.wafa.ps/page.aspx?id=25J5JQa103096740219a25J5JQ

Gaza protests: All the latest updates:
Since protests began on March 30, Israeli forces have killed at least 180 Palestinians in the besieged coastal enclave.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2018/04/gaza-protest-latest-updates-180406092506561.html

World Court: Palestine files complaint over US Embassy in Jerusalem
https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20180929-world-court-palestine-files-complaint-over-us-embassy-in-jerusalem/

Full text of Abbas's speech to UN General Assembly: Palestinian leader lambastes US leadership, rails against Israeli policies and warns Hamas of funding cuts in address
https://www.timesofisrael.com/jerusalem-is-not-for-sale-full-text-of-abbass-speech-to-un-general-assembly/

Watch: War criminal: PM Netanyahu's Remarks at the UN General Assembly - 2018
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7ZPPaeMmmA

35 US Senators urge Trump to restore Palestinian aid:
14 Democrats and 51 Republicans, mostly Senators who have received huge campaign donations from Israel's lobby AIPAC, refused to sign the letter
https://thearabdailynews.com/2018/09/25/35-us-senators-urge-trump-to-restore-palestinian-aid/

European Union proposes additional €40 million for Palestine Refugees to keep schools and health clinics open
http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-18-5911_en.htm

Federal court blocks anti-BDS law in Arizona:
A federal judge in Arizona on Thursday blocked enforcement of the state's 2016 law that aims to thwart the boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) movement for Palestinian rights.
https://electronicintifada.net/blogs/nora-barrows-friedman/federal-court-blocks-anti-bds-law-arizona

Saudi, UAE officials call for regime change in Iran at US summit
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2018/09/saudi-uae-officials-call-regime-change-iran-summit-180926120309913.html

Iran warning to US, Saudi, UAE: Don't cross our red lines
https://www.presstv.com/Detail/2018/09/28/575456/Saudi-Arabia-UAE-Ahvaz-attack-terrorism

Iran to U.S.: Bases would not be secure if 'America does anything wrong'
https://thehill.com/policy/international/middle-east-north-africa/408905-iran-to-us-bases-would-not-be-secure-if-america

Iran refutes Israel's secret nuclear site claims:
'Israel is only regime in our region with secret, undeclared nuclear weapons program,' says Iranian FM
https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20180929-iran-refutes-israels-secret-nuclear-site-claims/

Watch : Iran - President Addresses UN General Debate
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PA_L-NZBGw

In case you missed it:
CIA Details Long-Hidden Role in Iran Coup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=wihoBNG94QQ

AFRICA

Chad troops kill 17 Boko Haram militants after 6 killed in Lake Chad attacks
https://thedefensepost.com/2018/09/29/chad-troops-kill-17-boko-haram-6-dead-lake-chad/

Two of pro-Hafter Salafist Brigade fighters killed in clashes with Chadian rebels in south-east of Libya
https://www.libyaobserver.ly/news/two-pro-hafter-salafist-brigade-fighters-killed-clashes-chadian-rebels-south-east-libya

ISIS regroups to attack a fragmented Libya
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/isis-regroups-to-attack-a-fragmented-libya

ASIA

Indonesia; Death toll jumps to at least 384 after tsunami, quake hits Sulawesi Island
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2018/09/29/asia-pacific/quake-tsunami-kill-many-indonesias-sulawesi-island/#.W6-syntKhhF

Watch: Indonesia tsunami: Coastal Palu city hit after strong quake
https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-asia-45685875/indonesia-tsunami-coastal-palu-city-hit-after-strong-quake

Taliban members among 20 killed in N. Afghan airstrike
http://infosurhoy.com/cocoon/saii/xhtml/en_GB/news-summary/key-taliban-members-among-20-killed-in-n-afghan-airstrike/

Afghanistan: Kandahar Policeman Kills Two Fellow Officers
http://prod.tolonews.com/afghanistan/kandahar-policeman-kills-two-fellow-officers

Afghan election campaign begins with five candidates already killed
https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/afghan-election-campaign-begins-with-five-candidates-already-killed-37364172.html

Taliban meets Afghan officials in Saudi Arabia ahead of election - sources
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/taliban-meets-afghan-officials-in-saudi-arabia-ahead-of-election---sources-10767884

Taliban denies meeting Afghan officials ahead of election
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-afghanistan-taliban/taliban-meets-afghan-officials-in-saudi-arabia-ahead-of-election-sources-idUSKCN1M80MC

India's FM says Pakistan harbors terrorists
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/the-latest-myanmar-defends-itself-against-un-report/2018/09/28/cc185198-c383-11e8-9451-e878f96be19b_story.html

`No Way' North Korea Disarms Without U.S. Trust, Diplomat Says
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-09-29/-no-way-north-korea-disarms-without-u-s-trust-diplomat-says

Watch: North Korean FM Ri Yong Ho Speech at UN (September 29, 2018)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMH78178mRw

Canada strips Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi of honorary citizenship
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2018/09/canada-strips-myanmar-aung-san-suu-kyi-honorary-citizenship-180928060228361.html

Watch: Chinese FM Wang Yi Speech to UN General Assembly (September 28, 2018),
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pM9V5qY67oI

EUROPE

Police clash with Catalan separatists ahead of independence vote anniversary
https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-spain-politics-catalonia/police-clash-with-catalan-separatists-ahead-of-independence-vote-anniversary-idUKKCN1M90G1

Serbia Alerts Forces After Kosovar Police Deploy
https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2018-09-29/the-latest-serbia-alerts-forces-after-kosovar-police-deploy

Britain, Ecuador seeking an end to the Assange standoff:
Ecuador's president says his country and the United Kingdom are working on a legal solution for Julian Assange that would allow the Wikileaks founder to leave the Ecuadorian Embassy in London in "the medium term."
https://apnews.com/fbd9262137ac412e8bf03f15640e4d2f

US groups raise millions to support rightwing UK thinktanks:
Millions of dollars has been raised from anonymous US donors to support British rightwing thinktanks that are among the most prominent in the Brexit debate.
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2018/sep/28/us-groups-raise-millions-to-support-rightwing-uk-thinktanks

Facebook says nearly 50m users compromised in huge security breach
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2018/sep/28/facebook-50-million-user-accounts-security-berach

You Gave Facebook Your Number For Security. They Used It For Ads.
The list of deceptive and invasive ways Facebook makes money off your personal information.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2018/09/you-gave-facebook-your-number-security-they-used-it-ads

10 Ways Big Tech Can Shift Millions of Votes in the November Elections-Without Anyone Knowing:
A noted researcher describes 10 ways Google, Facebook, other companies could shift millions of votes in the US midterms
https://www.theepochtimes.com/10-ways-big-tech-can-shift-millions-of-votes-in-the-november-elections-without-anyone-knowing_2671195.html

Exclusive: Tim Berners-Lee tells us his radical new plan to upend the World Wide Web: In other words, it's game on for Facebook, Google, Amazon
https://www.fastcompany.com/90243936/exclusive-tim-berners-lee-tells-us-his-radical-new-plan-to-upend-the-world-wide-web

AMERICA'S

Tijuana's most violent month in all its history:
There have been more than eight murders a day since February, a number that keeps increasing. There were 251 homicides in July, making it the most violent in Tijuana's all-time history.
https://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2018/aug/08/stringers-tijuanas-most-violent-month-all-history/#

Watch: SAIC - Military-Industrial [Counter Terrorism] Complex - Friends in High Places
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDa0k5McKt8

GOP's second tax cuts would add $3.8 trillion to deficit
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2018/09/13/new-estimate-gops-second-tax-cuts-would-add-trillion-deficit/

FBI contacts Kavanaugh Yale classmate in its investigation:
Ramirez has said Kavanaugh exposed himself to her at a party in the early 1980s when they were Yale students.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/fbi-contacts-kavanaugh-yale-classmate-investigation-191516019--politics.html

The Unbearable Dishonesty of Brett Kavanaugh:
Having "no recollection" of the night in question, or no "knowledge" of the alleged events, is not the same as saying it didn't happen.
https://theintercept.com/2018/09/29/the-unbearable-dishonesty-of-brett-kavanaugh/

Kavanaugh's classmates say he lied under oath about his 'sloppy drunk' days:
"I don't think many of his answers were credible," said one Yale classmate.
https://thinkprogress.org/kavanaughs-classmates-say-he-lied-under-oath-about-his-sloppy-drunk-days-fa5008b72d2d/

ACLU urges Senate to vote against Kavanaugh
https://thinkprogress.org/in-break-with-tradition-aclu-urges-senate-to-vote-against-kavanaugh-a9983818d2b2/

Four Navy petty officers accused of barracks sex crimes with child
https://www.navytimes.com/news/your-navy/2018/09/28/four-navy-petty-officers-accused-of-barracks-sex-crimes-with-child/

Suicide Rate of Young U.S. Army Veterans Rises Once More
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/suicide-rate-of-young-army-veterans-rises-once-more/ar-BBNCmd0?ocid=spartanntp

How America Came to Have the World's Biggest Prison Population
https://www.truthdig.com/articles/liberty-for-a-price-and-justice-for-some-in-americas-prison-system/

Elon Musk forced to step down as chairman of Tesla, remains CEO:
Both Musk and the company will pay separate $20 million fines
https://www.theverge.com/2018/9/29/17918252/elon-musk-tesla-sec-securities-fraud-lawsuit-settlement-fine-penalty