Spain’s high court rules against extraditing Venezuelan ex-general to US

Former Venezuelan intelligence chief Hugo Carvajal leaving prison in Estremera, Spain MADRID, Sept 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Spain’s High Court ruled that the government should refuse a request from the United States to extradite Venezuela’s former military intelligence chief. Former general Hugo Carvajal was arrested on drug trafficking charges by Spanish…

Update: US singles out Iran, readies response to Saudi oil attacks

WASHINGTON, Sept 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States readied its response to the “unprecedented” attack on Saudi oil facilities as President Donald Trump said Iran was likely to blame, fanning new fears of conflict in the Gulf region. Trump said he was ready to help key ally Saudi Arabia after…

Trump authorizes release of oil from US reserves after Saudi attack

Smoke billows from the fire at an Aramco facility in Abaqiq, Saudi Arabia WASHINGTON, Sept 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — President Donald Trump announced that he has authorized the release of oil from US strategic reserves after drone attacks cut Saudi Arabia’s crude production by half. “Based on the attack on Saudi…

China Calls For Deescalation Of Tension In Yemen

UNITED NATIONS, Sept 17 (NNN-XINHUA) – A Chinese envoy called for deescalation of tension in Yemen and the return to diplomacy for a political solution. “China condemns the attack on Saudi oil refinery facilities, and is against any attacks on civilians and civilian facilities. We call on the parties to…

Colombia plane crash kills seven

BOGOTA, Sept 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least seven people were killed andanother three injured when a small plane crashed in southwestern Colombia on Sunday. “Nine people were on board the plane. Seven died, while two are seriouslyinjured,” Juan Carlos Ganan, the commander of firefighters in the area, said. The third…

UN Nuclear Watchdog Starts General Conference Amid Mounting Iran Tension

VIENNA, Sept 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) 63rd General Conference opened here on Monday amid heightened tensions over the Iran nuclear deal. Many of the IAEA’s 171 member states are represented at the meeting, till Friday. The application of the IAEA’s safeguards in the Middle East…

Iran Not To Talk With U.S. Under Sanctions

TEHRAN, Sept 17 (NNN-IRNA) – The Islamic republic will not negotiate with the United States over existing issues, under U.S. sanction pressures, Iran’s Government Spokesman, Ali Rabiee, said on Monday. “Once, we negotiated (with the U.S.) under sanctions (to sign the Iranian 2015 nuclear deal), but we will no longer…

Russian Warships Escort U.S. Navy Ship In Black Sea

MOSCOW, Russia, Sept 16 (NNN-ITAR TASS) – Russia’s Black Sea Fleet ships are constantly monitoring the U.S. navy ship, USNS Yuma, which passed through the Bosporus Strait on Saturday evening, the Ministry of Defence said, Sunday. The purpose of the U.S. expeditionary fast transport vessel is unknown, and it is…

Iran Says U.S. Military Bases In Region Within Reach Of Iranian Missiles

TEHRAN, Sept 16 (NNN-IRNA) – A top commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), said that, U.S. military bases in the region are within reach of Iranian missiles, Press TV reported. “In addition to the U.S. bases in the region, we have all their vessels, including aircraft carriers and…

Over 110 Militants Killed As Afghan Forces Increase Pressure: Officials

KABUL, Sept 16 (NNN-XINHUA) – More than 110 militants have been killed in Afghanistan over the past 24 hours, as government forces increased pressure on the Taliban outfit, officials said Sunday. In the latest crackdown, government forces launched massive offensive from the ground and air, against the Taliban in Yangi…
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