Finland apologizes for violating Russian waters
HELSINKI, Aug 3 (NNN-XINHUA) —Finland has apologized to Russia for a maritime border violation, media reported on Friday. Finnish mine sweeper Hameenmaa erroneously entered…
Russian opposition to take to streets again, defying crackdown
MOSCOW, Aug 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Russian opposition vowed to stageanother mass rally Saturday despite increasing pressure from authorities, who…
Netherlands ban on burqas and niqabs takes effect
AMSTERDAM, Aug 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Netherlands has banned face-covering clothing, such as a burqa or niqab, in public buildings…
Lebanese President Denies Plan To Ask IMF For Help If Reforms Fail
BEIRUT, Lebanon, Aug 3 (NNN-NNA) – Lebanese President, Michel Aoun’s office, on Friday, denied reports that the president had hinted…
Cocaine worth €1bn seized in Germany’s largest haul
Customs officials in Germany have announced the country’s largest ever cocaine haul HAMBURG, Aug 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Over four tonnes…
Ghana/Spain to hold tourism expo abroad
ACCRA, Aug 3 (NNN-GNA) — For the first time in many years, Ghana and Spain will hold a tourism and…
US Pres Trump, British PM Johnson talk 5G and trade ahead of G7: White House
WASHINGTON, Aug 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US President Donald Trump and Britain’s prime minister, Boris Johnson, have discussed trade and the…
US, Russia rip up Cold War-era INF missile treaty
BANGKOK, Aug 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States and Russia ripped up a Cold War-era missile pact on Friday in…
Iraq, Kuwait Sign Contract For Development Of Joint Border Oil Fields
BAGHDAD, Iraq, Aug 3 (NNN-NINA) – Iraq and Kuwait signed a contract with British energy advisory firm, ERC Equipoise, to…
Japan’s Abe Holds Phone Conversation With New British PM
TOKYO, Japan, Aug 3 (NNN-NHK) – Japanese Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe, on Friday held a phone conversation with new British…