US Pres Trump says watching North Korea ‘closely’ as talks deadline nears
WASHINGTON, Dec 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US President Donald Trump said he’d be “disappointed” if North Korea had something “in the…
Russia, China make UN proposal to ease N.Korea sanctions
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Russia and China on Monday proposed easing sanctions against nuclear-armed North Korea, on condition…
South Africa still far away from true reconciliation: Pres Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa CAPE TOWN, Dec 17 (NNN-XINHUA) — South Africa still has much further to go before achieving true…
Libya: Eastern-based army’s airstrikes destroys military equipment of UN-backed government in Misurata
TRIPOLI, Dec 17 (NNN-XINHUA) — The eastern-based army of Libya on Monday announced launching airstrikes on location in Misurata city,…
Militants kill 22 in eastern Congo despite claims of security progress
GOMA (DR Congo), Dec 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Suspected militiamen killed at least 22 people overnight in eastern Democratic Republic of…
Top tech firms sued over DR Congo cobalt mining deaths
Artisanal mining is common in DR Congo as people do it as a means to make a living COLUMBIA (Ohio,…
Turkish drone fuels tension over Cyprus gas claims
The Bayraktar TB2 armed drone is now at Gecitkale airbase in Famagusta NICOSIA, Dec 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A Turkish military…
Egyptian Pres Sisi says Cairo preparing meeting between South Sudan’s warring leaders
Pres Kiir and Pres Sisi SHARM EL SHEIKH (EGYPT), Dec 17 (NNN-XINHUA) — Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi said that his country has been arranging a…
China and Europe are partners not rivals, says Chinese FM
BRUSSELS, Dec 17 (NNN-XINHUA) — China and Europe are partners, not rivals, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi…
Germany starts nationwide celebrations for Beethoven’s 250th birthday
BONN (Germany), Dec 17 (NNN-XINHUA) — The anniversary year of the 250th birthday of composer and pianist Ludwig van Beethoven…