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…
US-backed Syrian force declares victory over Daesh
BAGHOUZ, Syria, March 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) – A U.S.-backed Syrian force said Saturday that it has liberated the last area held…
US imposes new sanctions on Iran over weapons programmes
WASHINGTON, March 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States said it was imposing sanctions on 14 people and 17 entities connected…
Trump cancels new sanctions on N. Korea
WASHINGTON, March 23 (NNN- Yonhap) — U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday he has ordered the withdrawal of new sanctions…
North Korea withdraws from inter-Korean liaison office
This file photo shows an inter-Korean liaison office in North Korea’s border city of Kaesong. Photo courtesy of Yonhap SEOUL,…
Algeria general praises public’s ‘noble aims’ in sign of distance from outgoing Pres Bouteflika
ALGIERS, March 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Algeria’s army chief declared that the public has expressed “noble aims” during weeks of demonstrations…
Ethiopian black-box data analysis: French, American experts invited
ADDIS ABABA, March 21 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) – Ethiopian authorities will lead an investigation team into the data contained in the black…
Afghanistan Postpones Presidential Election For Second Time
KABUL, Afghanistan, March 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The Afghan Independent Election Commission (IEC) has set Sept 28 this year, as the…
New Zealand’s Prime Minister announces ban on all assault rifles following massacre under strong gun laws
WELLINGTON, March 21 (NNN-TELESUR) – New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Thursday (Mar 21) that military style semi-automatics…
New Kazakh president sworn in after longtime leader resigns
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev takes the oath after he assumed the post of Kazakhstan’s President during a joint session of the houses…