Pres Rouhani says Iran ready to accept friendly US ties if it ‘repents’
TEHRAN, Feb 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said his country would be ready to establish “friendly relations” with…
At least two killed after building collapses in Turkey’s Istanbul: Official
ISTANBUL, Feb 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least two people were killed and six wounded after an eight-storey residential building collapsed in…
Taliban say Moscow talks with Afghan politicians ‘very successful’
MOSCOW, Feb 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Taliban hailed unprecedented talks with Afghan politicians as “very successful”, despite disagreements over women’s rights…
Canada opens doors to some 750 ex-slaves from Libya
OTTAWA, Feb 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Canada will welcome some 750 ex-slaves from Libya as refugees, Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen said. The…
Israel: PM Netanyahu election rival moots West Bank settlement removals
JERUSALEM, Feb 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s toughest election rival voiced openness to a future removal of…
Indian Hindu temple board reverses opposition to entry of women
NEW DELHI, Feb 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A board that oversees an ancient Hindu hill temple in southern India said it…
Zimbabwe president invites opposition for talks as teachers strike
HARARE, Feb 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa invited opposition leaders to a meeting to draw up terms for…
Malaysia Ranks 1st In World’s Best Healthcare Category
Hospital Kuala Lumpur is a public hospital in the Malaysian capital and is one of the largest hospitals in the world spread across 150…
Brazil: Ex-President Lula Gets Nearly 13-Year Extra Sentence
RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb 7 (NNN-XINHUA) —Brazil’s ex-president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was sentenced to nearly 13 more years in prison on Wednesday…
Brazil: Vale loses license to operate key dam after disaster
BRASILIA, Feb 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Brazilian mining giant Vale has lost its license to operate the Lanjeiras dam, vital to…