Turkish President Denounces Criticism Over Changing Hagia Sophia Into Mosque

ISTANBUL, July 4 (NNN-ANADOLU) – Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, denounced international criticism over Turkey’s intention to convert Istanbul’s iconic Hagia Sophia museum into a mosque. “The accusations against our country on the Hagia Sophia mean a direct attack on our sovereignty rights,” Erdogan said, at the opening ceremony of…

US Pres Trump blasts ‘left wing cultural revolution’ at Mount Rushmore

President Trump arrives for the Independence Day events at Mount Rushmore National Memorial KEYSTONE (South Dakota, US), July 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — President Donald Trump railed against “angry mobs” that tried to tear down statues of Confederate leaders and other historical figures, warning thousands of supporters at Mount Rushmore that protesters…

Covid-19: Several US states report record cases, curfew ordered in Miami

A sign informing about South Beach closure, to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), is seen ahead of the Fourth of July weekend, in Miami, Florida WASHINGTON, July 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Alabama and several other US states reported record increases in coronavirus cases on Friday as Florida’s most…

Brazilian president vetoes law requiring use of masks in public spaces

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro BRASILIA, July 4 (NNN-Xinhua) — Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has exercised his veto power to water down parts of a national law that would require the use of face masks on public transportation, in commercial and religious establishments and other enclosed public spaces, the nation’s Official…

Three Security Force Members, 21 Militants Killed In Afghan Clashes

KABUL, July 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) – At least three security force members and 21 Taliban militants were killed and 22 people wounded, during daily clashes and violent attacks in Afghanistan, authorities said Friday. In one incident, two police officers were killed and five others wounded, after a police armoured vehicle was…

Russian Pres Putin mocks US embassy rainbow flag

MOSCOW, July 3, 2020 (BSS/AFP) – Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday mocked a rainbow LGBT pride flag hung from the US embassy inMoscow, suggesting it reflected on the orientation of the diplomats. During a televised video conference, a lawmaker told Putin that theUS embassy had hung a rainbow flag…

Covid-19: Global cases exceed 11 million

PARIS, July 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Global coronavirus cases exceeded 11 million on Friday, marking another milestone in the spread of the disease that has killed more than half a million people in seven months. The number of cases is more than double the figure for severe influenza illnesses recorded annually,…

China crackdown sparks Western offers of asylum for Hong Kongers

HONG KONG, July 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Western nations are moving to offer millions of Hong Kong residents refuge after Beijing passed security laws designed to choke the city’s protest movement – but many obstacles prevent a mass exodus. The United Kingdom is leading allies in offering nearly half the city’s 7.5…

US envoy to visit South Korea to discuss stalled North Korea nuclear talks

Flags of North Korea, rear, and South Korea, front, flutter in the wind at border area near Taesungdong freedom village, South Korea SEOUL, July 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US point man for North Korea is due to visit South Korea next week as it pushes for a resumption of talks…

Mexico president condemns rehab centre attack that left 24 dead

 The rehab center where the massacre took place Wednesday MEXICO CITY, July 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Mexico’s President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador condemned an attack on a drug rehabilitation centre that left 24 people dead. Authorities said gunmen entered the centre in the city of Irapuato in the central Guanajuato state on Wednesday,…
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