North Korea says no need to sit down with US for talks

SEOUL, July 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — North Korea does not feel the need to have talks with the United States, which would be nothing more than “a political tool” for Washington, a senior North Korean diplomat said on Saturday, ahead of a US envoy’s visit to South Korea. Vice Foreign Minister Choe…

Canada suspends extradition with Hong Kong over China security law

“We’re extremely concerned about the situation in Hong Kong,” PM Justin Trudeau said OTTAWA, July 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Canada suspended its extradition treaty with Hong Kong to protest the tough new national security law China has enacted in the financial hub. Canada is also halting exports of sensitive military gear…

Cuba stirs to life without tourists and amid scarcity

A state taxi employee collects money from passengers before its departure, amid concerns about the spread of the coronavirus disease HAVANA, July 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Cuban capital stirred to life after more than three months of lockdown but there were no signs of tourists on Havana’s quiet streets while…

US sends carriers to South China Sea during Chinese drills

WASHINGTON, July 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Two United States aircraft carriers were conducting exercises in the disputed South China Sea on Saturday, the US navy said, as China also carried out military drills that have been criticised by the Pentagon and neighbouring states. China and the United States have accused each…

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…
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