12-Year-Old Girl Survives Crocodile Attack In Philippines

MANILA, Nov 10 (NNN-PNA) – A 12-year-old girl survived a crocodile attack, in Balabac town, in the Philippines, early on Friday night, police reported. Police Captain, Ric Ramos of the Palawan Provincial Police Office, said, a saltwater crocodile bit the girl’s lower right leg, while she was crossing a coconut…

Philippine Tycoon John Gokongwei Jr. Dies At 93

MANILA, Nov 10 (NNN-PNA) – Philippine tycoon and philanthropist, John Gokongwei Jr., died late on Saturday night, his son said today (Sunday). He was 93. Gokongwei was born on Aug 11, 1926 in southeast China’s Fujian Province. Lance Gokongwei, Gokongwei’s only son, said that, his father died Saturday evening, at…

Yemenis Mark Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday Despite Security Tensions

SANAA, Nov 10 (NNN-SABA) – Thousands of people packed al-Sabeen Square in Yemen’s capital Sanaa, on Saturday, to celebrate the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday, despite the security tensions in the country. Welcome banners were hung over the square, which was decorated with green flags and colored lights, as loudspeakers blasted out…

Fatah Party Announces Abbas As Its Only Candidate For President

RAMALLAH, Palestine, Nov 10 (NNN-WAFA) – Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas, is Fatah’s “sole candidate” in the coming presidential elections, Fatah party announced in an official statement on Saturday. Abbas is also the chairman of Fatah’s Central Committee and chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) Executive Committee. Fatah’s announcement was…

Iran Criticises U.S.-Led Coalitions For Causing Global Insecurity

TEHRAN, Nov 10 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman, Abbas Mousavi, said that, the so-called U.S.-led coalitions in the world, have brought no achievements but “global insecurity,” official news reported. Mousavi criticised recent U.S. move to create a naval coalition in the Gulf region, saying that, the United States uses…

Lebanese Official Ensures Security Of Deposits In Banks

BEIRUT, Nov 10 (NNN-NNA) – Salim Sfeir, head of the Association of Lebanese Banks, assured that depositors’ money is secure, said a statement by the association. “Depositors’ money is secure and what is happening in the country has nothing to do with problems related to banks’ liquidity. There is no…

Turkish, Russian Presidents Discuss Syria, Bilateral Ties

ANKARA, Nov 10 (NNN-ANADOLU) – Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, discussed Syria and bilateral relations over the phone, Turkey’s presidential office said. Both leaders confirmed their commitment to the “Sochi deal” reached on Oct 22, between Ankara and Moscow, for the withdrawal of Syrian…

Nearly 200 Illegal Immigrants Deported From Libya

TRIPOLI, Nov 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Libya’s Immigration Control Department, in the eastern city of Benghazi, on Saturday announced the deportation of almost 200 illegal immigrants to Egypt. The Illegal Immigration Control Department of Benghazi, deported 194 Egyptian immigrants to their country, the department said in a statement. Without any official…

Morocco’s King Pardons 300 Prisoners

RABAT, Morocco, Nov 10 (NNN-MAP) – The Moroccan King, Mohammed VI, has granted pardon to 300 prisoners, on the occasion of al-Mawlid (Prophet Muhammad’s birthday), official news agency, said, on Saturday. Morocco will celebrate on Sunday (today), the Islam founder, Prophet Muhammad’s birthday, known as al-Mawlid al-Nabawi or al-Mawlid. King…

Egypt To Use Modern Irrigation Systems To Cope With Water Scarcity

CAIRO, Nov 10 (NNN-MENA) – Egyptian Minister of Agriculture, Ezz El-Din Abu Steit, said that, the government has “ambitious plans” to use modern irrigation systems to cope with water scarcity. “We have ambitious plans to use modern irrigation systems, through a project that will be launched soon, in coordination with…