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15 Killed In Clashes In N. Afghan Province: Official

KUNDUZ, Afghanistan, March 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) – At least seven security forces and eight militants were killed, following fresh clashes in…

Indian State Sees Sharp Rise In Farmer Suicide

MUMBAI, India, March 7 (NNN-PTI) – India’s south-western state of Maharashtra, has seen a 91-percent rise in farmer suicide over…

Malaysian PM Mahathir warns Philippines against foreigner influx

MANILA, March 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on Thursday (Mar 7) warned the Philippines against letting in…

Myanmar’s Second Largest City To Hold International Trade Fair, Business Forum

YANGON, Myanmar, March 7 (NNN-MNA) – Myanmar’s second largest city of Mandalay will hold an international trade fair and business…

Iraqi Speaker Vows To Support Iran Amid U.S. Sanctions

TEHRAN, Iran, March 7 (NNN-IRNA) – The visiting Iraqi Parliament Speaker, Mohamed al-Halbousi, said here on Wednesday that, his country…

Turkey To Attend Second Belt And Road Forum In Beijing

ISTANBUL, Turkey, March 7 (NNN-ANADOLU) – Turkey is planning to attend the Second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation,…

Rohingya woman set to receive international honor

Razia Sultana has interviewed hundreds of Rohingya women, authored 2 reports DHAKA, Bangladesh, March 7, 2019 (NNN-ANADOLU) – A Rohingya…

Mahathir’s Visit To The Philippines Shows Malaysia’s Seriousness In Strengthening Ties

MANILA, Philippines, March 6 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Malaysia’s Prime Minister, Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s three-day visit to the Philippines, is a manifestation…

Vietnam’s Motorbike Import Rises 41.5 Percent In Two Months

HANOI, Vietnam, March 6 (NNN-VNA) – Vietnam spent 114 million U.S. dollars, importing motorbikes, components and spare parts, in the…

Vietnam To Increase Coal-Fired Electricity: Experts

HANOI, Vietnam, March 6 (NNN-VNA) – Though Vietnam plans to enhance its renewable energy capacity, the country is forecast to…