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Thailand Held National Senate Election Yesterday

BANGKOK, Jun 27 (NNN-TNA) – Thailand held the final round of voting for the Senate election, in the capital, Bangkok,…

DPRK Conducts Mobile Warheads Separation, Guidance Control Test

PYONGYANG, Jun 27 (NNN-KCNA) – The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), successfully conducted, yesterday, the separation and guidance control…

Japanese Yen Falls Past 160 Against USD For 1st Time Since Recent Intervention

TOKYO, Jun 27 (NNN-NHK) – The Japanese yen fell past 160 against the U.S. dollar yesterday, for the first time…

New Zealand Strengthens Criminal Justice System

WELLINGTON, Jun 26 (NNN-RNZ) – The New Zealand government is strengthening the criminal justice system, and reforming sentencing, to ensure…

WHO: Nearly 1.8 billion adults face health risks from inactivity

LONDON, June 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Almost 1.8 billion adults are at risk of diseases such as cancer, stroke, dementia and…

Alcohol Sales To Be Banned In Mongolia’s Capital During Upcoming Parliamentary Elections

ULAN BATOR, Jun 26 (NNN-APA) – Sales of all types of alcoholic drinks will be forbidden in Mongolia’s capital, during…

First radioactive rhino horns to curb poaching in South Africa

A sedated rhinoceros lies unconscious as professor James Larkin (R) from the University of the Witwatersrand’s Radiation and Health Physics…

U.S. Soldier In Japan Charged With Sexual Assault On Minor

TOKYO, Jun 26 (NNN-NHK) – A U.S. serviceman, in Japan’s island prefecture of Okinawa, has been indicted for allegedly kidnapping…

King Charles hails ties as Japan royals make UK state visit

LONDON, June 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — King Charles III hailed Britain and Japan’s “close friendship” at a lavish state banquet for…

Nearly 1,000 Killed In Traffic Accidents Across Myanmar Between Jan, May

YANGON, Jun 26 (NNN-MNA) – A total of 984 people were killed, and 2,737 others injured, in 1,843 accidents, recorded…