Dense Fog Disrupts Air Traffic In Chicago

CHICAGO, Dec 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Dense fog disrupted air traffic at Chicago’s two international airports, with hundreds of flights cancelled or delayed. The U.S. National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook, for parts of north central Illinois, including the Chicago area, due to “significant fog risk.” The dense fog…

One Killed, Two Wounded In Shooting In Southern California

LOS ANGELES, Dec 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) – One person was killed and two others wounded in a shooting, in West Covina in Southern California, police said. Police officers responded to a report of shots fired, on the 1100 block of East Larkwood Street at 9:13 p.m. local time. Upon arrival officers…

Chinese Ambassador Says Ties With Kuwait At Best Level In History

KUWAIT, Dec 25 (NNN-XINHUA) – Relations between China and Kuwait is at the best level in history, Chinese Ambassador to Kuwait, Li Minggang, said in Kuwait. China will continue opening up its market, to share development opportunities and dividends, with Gulf countries including Kuwait, he said, at a symposium on…

Russia’s Most Advanced Fighter Jet Crashes, Pilot Survives

MOSCOW, Dec 25 (NNN-TASS) – Russian officials say, a top-of-the-line fighter jet crashed, on a training mission, but that its pilot bailed out safely. Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation, said that, the Su-57 fighter came down, during a training flight near Komsomolsk-on-Amur, in the country’s far east. It said, the plane’s…

Strong 6.2-Magnitude Quake Shakes Central Colombia

BOGOTA, Colombia, Dec 25 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) – A strong 6.2-magnitude earthquake shook central Colombia on Tuesday, sending residents scrambling for safety, but causing no casualties or major damage, according to authorities. According to Colombia’s Geological Service, the quake struck at 2:03 p.m. local time, with an epicentre located near Mesetas,…

Chile’s President Calls For End To Unrest In Christmas Message

SANTIAGO, Dec 25 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) – In a Christmas Eve address on Tuesday, Chile’s President, Sebastian Pinera, called for an end to more than two months of anti-government protests, and greater political cooperation. Pinera urged unity and conciliation not just with protesters, but also among his own ruling coalition of…

Malaysian Economy Seen To Improve In Feb To Apr, 2020

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 25 (NNN-BERNAMA) – The Malaysian economy is expected to experience a better growth in Feb to Apr, 2020. The Malaysian Statistics Department, said that, the leading index, which predicts the economic direction, showed a better performance in Oct, expanded 1.4 percent from Sept. The main contributors to…

Kuwait, Saudi Arabia Agree To Divide Neutral Zone Along Border

KUWAIT, Dec 25 (NNN-XINHUA) – Kuwait and Saudi Arabia signed agreements, to divide the Neutral Zone between the two countries, the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) reported. The agreements were inked by Kuwaiti Foreign Minister, Ahmad Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Sabah and Saudi Energy Minister, Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud. Meanwhile, a memorandum…

Massive Protests Against New Citizenship Law Continue In New Delhi

NEW DELHI, Dec 25 (NNN-PTI) – Thousands of Protesters marched in parts of Southern India, as they came out on the roads to condemn the new citizenship law. Protesters in Southern Hyderabad and Bengaluru cities carried Indian Flags, posters, placards, and raised slogans, as they demanded the government to repeal…

Germans Urged To Consume Less To Protect Climate

BERLIN, Dec 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) – President of the German federal parliament, Wolfgang Schaeuble, urged Germans to cut back on their consumption for climate protection. In an interview with German newspaper, Neue Osnabruecker Zeitung, Schaeuble said, “Climate protection is not for free,” and warned against promoting recent climate reforms to citizens…