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…

Colombia Confirms Interest In Co-Hosting 2030 World Cup

BARRANQUILLA, Colombia, Sept 15 (NNN-ANDINA) – Colombian President, Ivan Duque, confirmed the country’s interest in co-hosting the 2030 FIFA World Cup, alongside Ecuador and Peru. Ecuador President, Lenin Moreno, revealed plans for the joint candidacy last week, after meeting with Duque and Peruvian President, Martin Vizcarra, during a summit in…

5.9-Magnitude Quake Hits Laiwui In Indonesia: USGS

NEW YORK, Sept 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) – An earthquake, with a magnitude of 5.9 on the Richter Scale, jolted 106 km ENE of Laiwui, Indonesia, at 16:21:29 GMT on Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The epicentre, with a depth of 10 km, was initially determined to be at 0.9715 degrees…

U.S. Destroyer Docks At Lebanon’s Beirut Port

BEIRUT, Lebanon, Sept 15 (NNN-NNA) – The USS Ramage, a U.S. destroyer, docked at Lebanon’s Beirut Port on Saturday, local TV Channel LBCI reported. U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon, Elizabeth Richard, said that, the arrival of the military battleship to Lebanon is a political message, assuring the depth of relations between…
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