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Six Killed On New Year’s Eve As Elevator Crashes In India

NEW DELHI, Jan 1 (NNN-PTI) – At least six people were killed and several others injured, after an elevator at…

Afghan Gun Battle Kills 18, Including Seven Security Personnel

TALUQAN, Afghanistan, Jan 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Eighteen fighters, including seven security personnel, have been confirmed dead, as clashes flared up…

Syrian President Highlights Fighting Terrorism In Idlib As Gov’t Priority

DAMASCUS, Jan 1 (NNN-SANA) – Syrian President, Bashar al-Assad, said, the battle against terrorism in Idlib Province is a priority…

China Donates Materials, Equipment To Promote Child Welfare In Tunisia

TUNIS, Jan 1 (NNN-TAP) – China signed an agreement with Tunisia, to donate materials and equipment to Tunisian establishments, operating…

Malaysia successful in handling terrorist issue – Muhyiddin

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 1 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Malaysia has succeeded to manage the issue of terrorist groups, although the authorities had to face…

Pompeo says he hopes N. Korea chooses peace over war

By  Lee Haye-ah WASHINGTON, Dec 31 (NNN-YONHAP) — U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Tuesday he hopes North Korea…

Ex-Nissan Motor Chief Ghosn May Have Jumped Bail, Fled Japan

TOKYO, Dec 31 (NNN-NHK) – Former Nissan Motor Chairman, Carlos Ghosn, may have fled Japan and arrived in Lebanon, in…

Update: Two More Confirmed Dead, Several Missing In Australian Bush-fires

SYDNEY, Dec 31 (NNN-XINHUA) – Two more people were confirmed dead and several more remain missing in Australia on Tuesday,…

Aussie Firefighter Killed After Truck Rolls In “Fire Tornado”

SYDNEY, Dec 31 (NNN-XINHUA) – A 28-year-old Australian volunteer firefighter died, battling a blaze on the border of New South…

Soldier Killed In Gunfight With Rebels In Eastern Indonesia

JAKARTA, Dec 31 (NNN-ANTARA) – One soldier was killed and another injured, in an exchange of fire with separatists, belonging…