Japanese Emperor’s Remarks At Sokuirei-Seiden-No-Gi Ceremony

TOKYO, Oct 22 (NNN-TJN) – The following are remarks made by the Emperor, during the Sokuirei-Seiden-no-Gi ceremony, to proclaim his enthronement today: Having previously succeeded to the Imperial throne, in accordance with the Constitution of Japan and the special measures law, on the Imperial House Law, I now perform the…

Seven-Vehicle Pile-Up Leaves 15 Injured In Central Japan

TOKYO, Oct 22 (NNN-NHK) – At least 15 people were injured in a seven-vehicle pile-up, which left three cars ablaze on a highway in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, local media reported today (Tuesday). According to local police and rescue officials, there were no fatalities as a result of the crash,…

15 Police, Eight Militants Killed In N. Afghanistan

KUNDUZ, Afghanistan, Oct 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) – At least 15 police and eight militants were killed, after a dozen Taliban militants stormed a security checkpoint, in Ali Abad district, in Afghanistan’s northern Kunduz province, early on Tuesday morning. “In the latest fighting, which erupted at 1:30 a.m. local time, in Harrzbegi…

Iran Ready To Settle Tensions With Saudi Arabia

TEHRAN, Oct 22 (NNN-IRNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif, said, he is ready to travel to Saudi Arabia to discuss resolution of tensions. “If condition is provided, I would be ready to travel to Riyadh, to settle differences” between the two countries, Zarif was quoted as saying by…

Jordan Vows Utmost Efforts To Secure Release Of Nationals In Israeli Jails

AMMAN, Oct 22 (NNN-PETRA) – Jordanian Foreign Minister, Ayman Safadi, said on Monday, that, Jordan will exert its utmost efforts, to secure the release of its citizens jailed in Israel. The Foreign Ministry “will continue to work, in line with clear institutional mechanism, to secure their release and will work…

Israeli Opposition Party Vows To Form “Liberal” Unity Gov’t

JERUSALEM, Oct 22 (NNN-MA’AN) – Israeli Blue and White party leaders, vowed to form “a liberal unity government,” after incumbent Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, failed to present a new one. “Blue and White is determined to form a liberal unity government, led by Benny Gantz,” the centrist party said in…

Syrians Flee Border Town For Fear Of Turkish Assault

DAMASCUS, Oct 22 (NNN-SANA) – Syrians in the northeastern town of Al-Darbasiyah, near the Turkish border, are fleeing their homes in large numbers, for fear of a Turkish assault, a war monitor reported. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said, the entire town, located in the countryside of Hasakah Province,…

U.S. Forces Move 1,500 Daesh Women From Syria To Iraq

DAMASCUS, Oct 22 (NNN-SANA) – The U.S. forces in Syria have moved more than 1,500 Daesh women from Syria to Iraq, since Turkey launched an assault in northern Syria on Oct 9. As the U.S. forces are withdrawing from northern Syria, in tandem with the Turkish assault on the Kurdish…

Morocco Hosts Second International Conference On Justice

RABAT, Morocco, Oct 22 (NNN-MAP) – The 2nd International Conference on Justice, kicked off on Monday, in Morocco’s central city of Marrakech, with the presence of more than 800 representatives from nearly 70 countries. Held under the theme “Justice and Investment,” the two-day event is bringing together over 40 justice…

Four Policemen Killed In Daesh Attack At Iraqi Oilfield

BAGHDAD, Oct 22 (NNN-NINA) – Four policemen were killed and five others wounded on Monday, in an attack by Daesh militants, in Iraq’s central province of Salahudin, a police officer said. The attack took place in the evening, when the militants attacked a police force, tasked with protecting Allas oilfield,…