Chinese taste for almonds drives Aussie region’s horticulture boom
A RECORD Australian almond harvest is being matched by strong demand from China SYDNEY, Dec 13 (NNN-Xinhua) — Horticulture in…
New Zealand volcano toll seen at 16; police plan to recover bodies on Friday
satellite image of Whakaari, White Island WELLINGTON, Dec 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Police in New Zealand are planning a mission to…
North Korea says US ‘foolish’ for calling UN security meeting
PYONGYANG, Dec 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — North Korea’s foreign ministry criticised the United States as “foolish” for convening a UN Security…
Two dead as Indian police fire at demo: medical source
GUWAHATI (India), Dec 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Two people were killed Thursday when police opened fire at a crowd demonstrating in…
Bangladesh: Death toll rises to 13 in Keraniganj factory fire
DHAKA, Dec 13 (NNN-BSS) — The death toll from Keraniganj plastic factory fire rose to 13 after two more victims…
ICJ: Suu Kyi slammed for ‘silence’ over Myanmar genocide claims
File photo THE HAGUE, Dec 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Gambia hit out at Aung San Suu Kyi’s “silence” over the…
Air Quality In Indian Capital City Continues To Be Severe
NEW DELHI, Dec 12 (NNN-PTI) – The air pollution level in the Indian capital city, New Delhi, and the outskirts…
Taliban claims responsibility for attack on U.S. base in Afghanistan
KABUL, Dec 12 (NNN-XINHUA) – The Taliban outfit has claimed responsibility for the attack on the main U.S. military base…
Afghan Woman Dead, Over 60 Wounded In Explosions Outside U.S. Military Airbase
KABUL, Dec 12 (NNN-XINHUA) – Several militants and one Afghan woman were killed and 62 civilians wounded, after assailants launched…
Japan’s Nuclear Watchdog Green-Lights Plan For Reactors To Be Scrapped In Fukui
TOKYO, Dec 12 (NNN-NHK) – Japan’s Nuclear Regulation Authority (NRA), green-lit plans for two reactors at the Oi nuclear power…