UN Envoy Concludes “Successful Talks” With Syrian FM

DAMASCUS, Sept 24 (NNN-SANA) – Geir Pedersen, UN special envoy for Syria, said, he concluded “very successful” discussions with Syria’s Foreign Minister, Walid al-Moallem, on the formation of a constitutional committee. Pedersen, who arrived in Syria a day earlier, said, his Monday’s meeting with al-Moallem tackled old standing issues, regarding…

UAE, Turkey, Western Countries Declare Support For Libya’s National Oil Corporation

TRIPOLI, Sept 23 (NNN-XINHUA) – Turkey, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), France, Germany, Italy, Britain and the United States, declared support for the National Oil Corporation (NOC) of Libya’s UN-backed government. “We fully support Libya’s NOC as the country’s sole independent, legitimate and nonpartisan oil company,” said a joint statement…

Jordan king reiterates support for Palestinians

NEW YORK, Sep 23 (NNN-PETRA) — Jordan’s King Abdullah, during a meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Sunday in New York, reaffirmed Jordan’s support for the Palestinian people in their efforts to seek their just and legitimate rights, stressing that the Kingdom rejects all unilateral measures that would undermine…

Jordan, Egypt, Iraq Leaders Reject Any Attempt To Annex Palestinian Land

AMMAN, Sept 23 (NNN-PETRA) – King Abdullah, Egyptian President, Abdel Fattah El Sisi, and Iraqi President, Barham Saleh, held a trilateral summit in New York, on Sunday, that focused on the importance of bolstering coordination among the three countries. The summit, attended by senior officials from the three countries, covered…

EU Is “In No Way Responsible” For Brexit Consequences, Juncker Says

LONDON, Sept 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The European Union (EU) is “in no way responsible” for the consequences of Brexit, and the bloc should not be held accountable for what is a “British decision,” European Commission President, Jean-Claude Juncker, said. “The European Union is not leaving the United Kingdom, the United…

Iran Urges Regional Cooperation, Exit Of Foreign Forces

TEHRAN, Sept 23 (NNN-IRNA) – Iranian senior officials called for the convergence of regional states and the exit of foreign forces from regional waters. President Hassan Rouhani, said that, foreign forces in the region cause problems and insecurity for regional nations, and endanger maritime and energy security. Rouhani made the…

Brazilian President Signs Law To Reduce Bureaucracy

RIO DE JANEIRO, Sept 22 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) -Brazilian President, Jair Bolsonaro, signed into law, the Provisional Measure of Economic liberalisation bill, which seeks to reduce bureaucracy in business activities. It was Bolsonaro’s first governmental act, since the beginning of the month, when he had to undergo an hernia surgery. According…

Update: Iran Displays Downed U.S., British Drones

TEHRAN, Sept 22 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran on Saturday displayed the debris of recently downed U.S. and British drones by its air defence system. In the showcase, called “Hunting Vultures,” Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) displayed the remaining pieces of a U.S. military drone downed by the country’s air defence…

UN Security Council Extends Mandate Of UN Investigative Team On Daesh Crimes In Iraq

BAGHDAD, Sept 22 (NNN-NINA) – The United Nations (UN) Security Council voted unanimously on extending the mandate of a UN team, tasked with investigations in crimes committed by the Daesh group in Iraq. A statement by the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) said, the Security Council voted to extend…

Argentina ex-president Kirchner to be tried for fourth time

BUENOS AIRES, Sept 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Argentina’s former president Cristina Kirchner is to stand trial for a fourth time on corruption charges, even as the leftist opposition leader vies for the position of vice president in elections next month. The 66-year-old, who served two terms as president, is accused of…
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