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National Remembrance Service Scheduled For Christchurch Shooting Victims: New Zealand PM

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand, March 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) – New Zealand will hold a national remembrance service on Friday, for victims of…

Two Killed In New Zealand Air Crash

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, March 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Two people were confirmed dead Sunday, in an air crash, which took place…

11 Militants Killed In Separate Incidents In E. Afghanistan

GHAZNI, Afghanistan, March 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) – At least 11 militants have been killed, eight wounded and seven others arrested, following…

Thailand Bans Alcohol Sales, Distribution During General Election

BANGKOK, Thailand, March 24 (NNN-TNA) – Alcohol sales and distribution have been forbidden, as Thailand’s first general election since 2011…

Indian, Pakistani Troops Exchange Fire On Kashmir LoC

SRINAGAR, India-controlled Kashmir, March 24 (NNN-PTI) – Troops of India and Pakistan, Saturday exchanged heavy fire and targeted each other’s…

Thailand votes in first election since 2014 coup, marking end to military rule

Thailand Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha casts his vote. Photo courtesy Bernama images BANGKOK, March 24 (NNN- Xinhua) — Thai voters…

Cancer Awareness To Be Raised In Fijian Schools

SUVA, Fiji, March 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The Fijian government will include cancer into school curriculum, to increase awareness on the…

U.S. envoy, European officials discuss N.K. denuclearization

 U.S. Special Representative for North Korea Stephen Biegun. Photo courtesy of Yonhap WASHINGTON, March 23 (NNN- Yonhap) — U.S. Special…

Indian PM Modi Greets Pakistani PM Imran Khan On Pakistan National Day

NEW DELHI, India, March 23 (NNN-PTI) – Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, wrote a letter to his Pakistani counterpart, Imran…

Chinese Premier To Attend Boao Forum For Asia Annual Conference

BEIJING, China, March 23 (NNN-XINHUA) – Chinese Premier, Li Keqiang, will attend the opening ceremony of the Boao Forum for…