Hamas, Islamic Jihad Leaders Head To Cairo For Talks Over Truce With Israel

GAZA, Palestine, Dec 3 (NNN-WAFA) – Leaders of Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ), headed for Cairo, for talks with senior Egyptian security officials, over a possible truce with Israel. Ismail Haniyeh, the Hamas chief, left through the Rafah Border Crossing, between the southern Gaza Strip and Egypt, the…

Israeli PM Netanyahu Officially Indicted For Corruption

JERUSALEM, Dec 3 (NNN-MA’AN) — An indictment, charging Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, with corruption, was officially submitted on Monday. Israeli Attorney General, Avihai Mendelblit, publicly released the indictment, allowing a period of 30 days, during which the long-time leader may request parliament to grant him immunity from standing trial.…

UN Senior Official Says Israeli Settlements Violate Int’l Law

BEIRUT, Dec 3 (NNN-NNA) – A UN senior official, said, Israeli settlements in occupied Palestine, constitute a flagrant violation of international law. The remarks were made by Rola Dashti, executive secretary of the UN Economic and Social Commission for West Asia (ESCWA), during a celebration of the International Day of…

New Batch Of Saudi Forces Arrive In Yemen’s Aden

ADEN, Dec 3 (NNN-SABA) – A new batch of Saudi Arabia’s military forces, backed by armoured vehicles, arrived in Yemen’s southern port city of Aden. “Saudi Arabia increased its presence in Aden by sending an additional batch of troops,” a source said. He said, “The convoy of Saudi forces, arriving…

Lebanese President Urges For Public Help In Fight Against Corruption

BEIRUT, Dec 3 (NNN-NNA) – Lebanese President, Michel Aoun, called on the Lebanese people, to help fight against corruption, without covering any corrupt practices by any politicians. “We are not only faced by corrupt politicians but also people who do not complain about wrongdoings of politicians or the government’s public…

Jordan Starts Trial Of Israeli Who Entered Country Illegally

AMMAN, Dec 3 (NNN-PETRA) – Jordan’s state security court, started on Monday, the trial for an Israeli, who infiltrated into the country in Oct. A judicial source said that, the court decided to adjourn the trial to Tuesday (today), as the Israeli denied one of the charges against him. The…

Flu Outbreak Kills 56 In Iran In Two Months

TEHRAN, Dec 3 (NNN-IRNA) – At least 56 people have died from flu in Iran, over the past two months, Iranian Deputy Health Minister, Alireza Reisi, was quoted as saying. Reisi said that, over the past week, 273 people were admitted to hospitals, because of exposure to the disease, of…

Two Injured In Jakarta Explosion Caused By Smoke Grenade

JAKARTA, Dec 3 (NNN-ANTARA) – A blast in the centre of Indonesia’s capital, that injured two military personnel, was caused by a smoke grenade, police said today (Tuesday), ruling out an attack. “We’re now investigating why the smoke grenade was there,” Jakarta police chief, Gatot Edy told reporters, adding, the…

Iranian FM Meets With Omani Counterpart In Tehran

TEHRAN, Dec 3 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran’s Foreign Minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif, voiced support for reducing tensions in the Arabian Gulf, during a meeting with his Omani counterpart held in Tehran. The visit by Oman’s minister of state for foreign affairs, Yusuf bin Alawi, came a week after he held a…

Samoa’s Measles Death Toll Rises To 55

SUVA, Dec 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Samoa’s Ministry of Health confirmed today (Tuesday), two more deaths in the island nation’s measles epidemic, bringing the toll to 55, since the measles outbreak started in Mid-Oct. According to a government statement today, of the 55 deaths, most are children under four years old,…