Syrian Gov’t Condemns Turkish Extension Of Troop Deployment In Syria

DAMASCUS, Oct 31 (NNN-SANA) – The Syrian Foreign Ministry yesterday condemned the Turkish decision, to extend its troops’ deployment in Syria and Iraq, for two more years, saying, such practices threaten international peace and security. In a statement, the ministry stressed that the regional and international status quo can’t tolerate…

Three Killed, One Injured As Amtrak Train Hits Vehicle In South Carolina

WASHINGTON, Oct 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Three people were killed and another was injured early yesterday, after an Amtrak train hit a vehicle at a railroad crossing, in the U.S. state of South Carolina, local media reported, citing fire authorities. The North Charleston Fire Department received a call just before 2:30…

Two Killed, Five Injured In Shooting At Halloween Party In California

LOS ANGELES, Oct 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) – A shooting at a Halloween party left two people dead and five others injured early yesterday morning, in Sacramento, capital of the U.S. state of California. According to the local Fox 40 news channel, Sacramento County Sheriff’s officials said, they received reports of a…

Tanzania Announces Operation To Recover Illegal Firearms

DAR ES SALAAM, Oct 31 (NNN-IRIN) – Tanzanian authorities yesterday announced a one-month countrywide special operation, aimed at recovering illegal arms owned by unauthorised individuals. George Simbachawene, the Minister for Home Affairs, announced the operation in the capital, Dodona, saying, the operation will start tomorrow, Nov 1 through Nov 30.…

Three Security Operatives Killed In Gunfight With Gunmen In Nigeria

LAGOS, Oct 31 (NNN-NAN) – Nigerian police said yesterday, three security personnel were killed, following a gunfight with unidentified gunmen, in the north-western state of Zamfara. Mohammed Shehu, spokesperson for the police in Zamfara, said in a statement, a patrol team, comprising policemen and local vigilantes were ambushed by unidentified…

Egypt Discovers Interior Of Ancient Tomb At Saqqara Necropolis Near Giza Pyramids

CAIRO, Oct 31 (NNN-MENA) – An archaeological mission from Cairo University, unveiled the interior of a tomb at Saqqara necropolis, near the three Pyramids of Giza, south of the capital, Cairo, Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities said in a statement, yesterday. The tomb belonged to Ptahemwia (Ptah Em-Wia), an…

European Leaders Welcome Biden’s Commitment To Return To Iran Nuclear Deal

ROME, Oct 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) – German, French and British leaders, expressed hopes of a return to full compliance with the Iran nuclear deal by all parties, after a meeting with U.S. President, Joe Biden yesterday. “We welcome President Biden’s clearly demonstrated commitment to return the U.S. to full compliance with…

China Committed To Developing Clean, Low-Carbon Energy: Ambassador

LONDON, Oct 31 (NNN-XINHUA) – China is committed to developing clean and low-carbon energy, Chinese Ambassador to Britain, Zheng Zeguang said, ahead of the 26th United Nations Conference of Parties on Climate Change (COP26), in Glasgow, Scotland. As the world’s biggest producer and consumer of energy, China is carrying out…

Philippine Troops Kill Alleged “Topmost Wanted” Rebel Leader In Clash

MANILA, Oct 31 (NNN-PNA) – A Philippine ranking army general said, troops had killed an alleged “topmost wanted” rebel leader in a clash yesterday, in southern Bukidnon province. Major General Romeo Brawner, commander of the army’s 4th infantry division, said, New People’s Army (NPA) commander, George Madlos, also known as…

Russia Tracks U.S. Destroyer In Black Sea Amid NATO Drills

MOSCOW, Oct 31 (NNN-TASS) – Russia’s Black Sea Fleet is tracking the movement of U.S. guided-missile destroyer, USS Porter, that entered the Black Sea yesterday, said the Russian Defence Ministry. The U.S. Sixth Fleet tweeted on Friday that, USS Porter began its northbound transit to the Black Sea to operate…