Documents Show Senior U.S. Officials Misled Public On Afghan War: Report

WASHINGTON, Dec 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Senior U.S. officials misled the American public about the war in Afghanistan by consistently painting a rosier picture, reported The Washington Post on Monday, citing exclusively obtained confidential documents. The documents, which include over 400 interviews with U.S. officials and insiders, from the administrations of…

More Syrians Benefiting From Cross-Border Humanitarian Operations

UNITED NATIONS, Dec 10 (NNN-SANA) – More Syrians are benefiting from cross-border humanitarian operations than ever before, said a UN spokesman. In November alone, the UN provided over 1.1 million people with food, through cross-border deliveries, doubling the number in Jan, said Stephane Dujarric, spokesman for UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres.…

Chilean Air Force Plane With 38 People On Board Crashed

SANTIAGO, Dec 10 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) – A Chilean military aircraft, disappeared from radar on Monday, the Chilean Air Force said, in a statement. The plane was carrying 38 people on board – 17 crew members and 21 passengers. Later in the day, the Navy confirmed the plane had crashed. The…

Ukraine, Russia Agree On Full Ceasefire In E. Ukraine By Year-End

PARIS, Dec 10 (NNN-XINHUA) – Ukraine and Russia agreed on a full and comprehensive implementation of a ceasefire in eastern Ukraine, before the end of 2019, announced leaders of Russia, Ukraine, France and Germany here on Monday evening (last night). “The parties commit to fully implementing the ceasefire, which will…

North Korea Officials Warn U.S. Over Trump’s Words, Actions

PYONGYANG, Dec 10 (NNN-KCNA) – Senior officials of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), issued a warning to the United States, over the recent actions and words of U.S. President, Donald Trump. In a statement, Ri Su Yong, member of the Political Bureau and vice-chairman of the Central Committee…

Update: No Signs Of Life After New Zealand Volcanic Eruption: PM

WELLINGTON, Dec 10 (NNN-XINHUA) – New Zealand Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, confirmed Tuesday (today), that, “no signs of life have been seen at any point,” after helicopters and aircraft have undertaken a number of aerial reconnaissance flights over the island, since a volcanic eruption. Five people have been confirmed dead…

Pompeo Meets With Egyptian FM Over Regional Issues, Bilateral Ties

WASHINGTON, Dec 10 (NNN-MENA) – U.S. Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, met with Egyptian Foreign Minister, Sameh Shoukry, here, on Monday, over bilateral ties and regional issues. Pompeo and Shoukry discussed “the importance of strong strategic partnership between the United States and Egypt” and exchanged views on regional issues, including…

Turkey To Seek Alternatives If Fails To Solve F-35 Jet Problem With U.S.

ANKARA, Dec 10 (NNN-ANADOLU) – Turkey will try to solve the problem with the U.S., on the delivery of F-35 fighter jets in a “reasonable and sensible” way, Turkish Minister of Defence, Hulusi Akar, said. “If this is not possible, everyone should know that we will naturally seek other quests,”…

UN Urges Somalia To Step Up Fight Against Graft

MOGADISHU, Dec 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) – UN senior envoy in Somalia, called on the government to enhance fight against corruption, which is an obstacle to development and erodes public trust. James Swan, special representative of the UN’s Secretary-General for Somalia, welcomed the country’s progress in strengthening the rule of law and…

Six Wounded As Four Rockets Hit Military Base Near Baghdad International Airport

BAGHDAD, Dec 10 (NNN-NINA) – A military base, located in the vicinity of Baghdad International Airport, was struck by four Katyusha rockets, according to a statement issued by the nation’s military. As a result of the attack, “six fighters” were injured, the statement added. Security forces found a rocket launcher…