Indonesia’s Most Active Volcano Erupts

JAKARTA, Feb 13 (NNN-ANTARA) – The most active volcano in Indonesia, Mount Merapi, on Java Island, erupted on Thursday (this) morning, and a warning over the risks of hot clouds and volcanic materials was issued, the volcanology agency said. The 2,930-metre-high volcano, spewed a column of ash by up to…

Three Fire-Fighters Killed, Nine Injured In Building Collapse In Indian-Controlled Kashmir

NEW DELHI, Feb 13 (NNN-PTI) – At least three fire-fighters were killed and nine others, including four civilians, injured, after a building collapsed, following a fire incident in Indian-controlled Kashmir, police said. The building collapsed at Talab Tiloo area of Jammu city, the winter capital of Indian-controlled Kashmir. “Three fire-fighters…

Turkish President Threatens To Attack Syrian Forces “Everywhere” If Turkey’s Troops Targeted

ANKARA, Feb 13 (NNN-ANADOLU) – Turkish president threatened to attack Syrian forces “everywhere,” if Turkish soldiers are targeted again in the Idlib province. “If any harm comes to our soldiers in observation posts or anywhere (in Syria), I declare that we will hit (Syrian) forces everywhere, regardless of the Sochi…

Syrian Civilian Killed In Clash Between Syrian Army, U.S. Forces

DAMASCUS, Feb 13 (NNN-SANA) – A Syrian civilian was killed Wednesday, in a clash between the Syrian army and a U.S. patrol, in the town of Khirbet Ummo, in Qamishli city, in northeastern Syria. The report said, the Syrian army stopped four U.S. military vehicles at a checkpoint, in the…

UN List Of Settlement-Linked Firms Gets Palestinian Praise, Israeli Rejection

RAMALLAH/JERUSALEM, Feb 13 (NNN-XINHUA) – The Palestinians hailed the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (UNHCHR), for releasing a list of companies, that do business in Israeli settlements, in the occupied Palestinian territories, while Israel denounced the list as “biased” and “shameful.” In a statement, Palestinian Prime Minister, Mohammed Ishtaye,…

Jordan Announces Investment Projects Worth 4.5 Billion USD

AMMAN, Feb 13 (NNN-PETRA) – Jordan, on Wednesday, announced investment projects, involving multiple sectors worth 4.5 billion U.S. dollars. The investment projects are located across the 12 governorates in Jordan, involving tourism, industry, health, agriculture and services, according to Jordanian Prime Minister, Omar Razzaz. Jordan will make efforts to attract…

Iran Vows “Crushing” Response To Israeli Aggression Against Its Interests

TEHRAN, Iran, Feb 13 (NNN-IRNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman, Abbas Mousavi, warned on Wednesday, that, Iran’s response to any Israeli aggression against its interests in the region, or in Syria, will be “crushing.” Mousavi said, over the past 70 years, Israel has resorted to violence, to occupy Palestine, and…

Iraqi Forces Reopen Anti-Gov’t Protest Areas In Downtown Baghdad

BAGHDAD, Feb 13 (NNN-NINA) – Iraqi security forces, on Wednesday, reopened areas in downtown Baghdad, and warned that anti-government protests can go on only in al-Tahrir Square, under the protection of the Iraqi forces. A statement by Baghdad Operations Command (BOC), responsible for the security of Baghdad province, said, security…

Nissan Files Damages Suit Against Former Boss Ghosn

TOKYO, Feb 13 (NNN-NHK) – Nissan Motor Co., said that, the company has filed a civil lawsuit in Japan, against former boss, Carlos Ghosn, who has fled the country last year, seeking 10 billion yen (90 million U.S. dollars) in damages, for “his corrupt practices over many years.” Nissan intensified…

Philippines Says, Ending Military Pact With U.S. “In The Right Direction”

MANILA, Feb 13 (NNN-ABN) – Spokesman of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said, Manila’s move to terminate the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) between the Philippines and the United States “is in the right direction.” From the point of view of the Philippines, presidential spokesman, Salvador Panelo, said, the decision to terminate…