African countries call for sanctions as UN nears treaty on ‘biopiracy’
The proposed treaty would require patent applicants to disclose where genetic resources come from GENEVA, May 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A…
Police Smashed Illegal Drug Lab In Bali
JAKARTA, May 14 (NNN-ANTARA) – Indonesia’s National Police have raided an illicit drug processing lab, in a villa on the…
EU to sign off on asylum overhaul as some push for tougher policies
BRUSSELS, May 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A month ahead of EU elections expected to see a surge by far-right parties, the…
India Signs Deal With Iran To Operate Chabahar Port For 10 Years
NEW DELHI, May 14 (NNN-PTI) – The Indian government said, it has signed a 10-year contract with Iran, to develop…
Three Dead Over Multiple-Vehicle Collision On Tokyo’s Expressway
TOKYO, May 14 (NNN-NHK) – Three people were confirmed dead, following a seven-vehicle collision on an expressway in Tokyo, early…
Death Toll Of Indonesia’s Lava Floods Reaches 52 With 17 Missing
JAKARTA, May 14 (NNN-ANTARA) – Up to 52 people were found dead and 17 went missing, after cold lava floods…
China-Europe Freight Train Services Report Robust Growth In First Four Months
BEIJING, May 14 (NNN-XINHUA) – China-Europe freight train services, saw solid growth from Jan to Apr this year, with continuous…
Iran Calls For Kuwait To Return To Negotiations Over Disputed Gas Field
TEHRAN, May 14 (NNN-IRNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman, Nasser Kanaani, yesterday, called for Kuwait to re-engage in technical discussions,…
Bangladesh Inflation Eases But Stays High
DHAKA, May 14 (NNN-BSS) – Bangladesh’s inflation decreased to 9.74 percent in Apr, from 9.81 percent in March, according to…
Splinter Group Joins Nepal’s Coalition Government
KATHMANDU, May 14 (NNN-XINHUA) – A splinter party, joined the coalition government of Nepal last night, hours after Janata Samajbabi…