Iraq Suspends U.S.-Sponsored TV Channel Over Corruption Report

BAGHDAD, Iraq, Sept 3 (NNN-NINA) – The Iraqi government, suspended the offices of the U.S.-sponsored al-Hurra TV channel for three months, over a programme, about alleged corruption among Sunni and Shiite religious clerics. A statement by Iraqi Communications and Media Commission (CMC), said, “The CMC Board of Trustees decided to…

Zimbabwe President To Address Anti-Sanctions Rally

HARARE, Zimbabwe, Sept 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Zimbabwean President, Emmerson Mnangagwa, is expected to address party supporters, set to gather in Harare for an anti-sanctions solidarity march, this Thursday (Sept 5). The Herald newspaper reported that the march is in support of Southern African Development Community (SADC) member states, who are…

Japanese PM Plans To Reshuffle Cabinet Next Week

TOKYO, Japan, Sept 3 (NNN-NHK) – Japanese Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe, said that, he intends to reshuffle his cabinet next week, with a major revamp expected. Following a liaison meeting of the government and the ruling coalition parties on Monday, the prime minister, who also heads the ruling Liberal Democratic…

Israeli Military Chief, UNIFIL Commander Meet Over Current Tensions

JERUSALEM, Sept 3 (NNN-MA’AN) – Israeli army said, its military chief met with the force commander of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), a day after hours-long intense fighting between Hezbollah and Israel, along the Lebanese border. Israel’s Chief of General Staff, Aviv Kohavi, met with the UNIFIL…

2,500 Cases Of Dengue Fever Reported In Fiji This Year

SUVA, Fiji, Sept 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Fiji recorded more than 2,500 cases of dengue fever, so far this year, with one death reported by the Ministry of Health. Fijian Minister for Health and Medical Services, Ifereimi Waqainabete, said today that, dengue is a worrying disease as it not only poses…

Nine Dead In Plane Crash In The Philippines

MANILA, Philippines, Sept 2 (NNN-PNA) – All seven passengers and two pilots on board an 11-seater private plane were killed, in a fiery crash on Sunday afternoon, in Laguna province, south of Manila, in the Philippines. The medical evacuation plane, carrying seven passengers, a pilot and a co-pilot, crashed into…

Ex-Cambodian Provincial Governor Jailed 13 Years For Mistress Murder

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia, Sept 2 (NNN-AKP) – A Cambodian court on Monday (today), convicted former Takeo provincial governor, Lay Vannak, 46, of murdering his mistress and sentenced him to 13 years in prison. The verdict also sentenced former Takeo provincial deputy police chief, Lay Narith, 47, who is Vannak’s older…

Thai PM Orders Concerned Agencies To Provide Assistance To Flood-Affected Areas

BANGKOK, Thailand, Sept 2 (NNN-TNA) – Thai government spokesperson, Narumon Pinyosinwat, said, Prime Minister, Prayut Chan-o-cha, closely monitored the flood situation triggered by storm Podul and ordered for immediate assistance to affected people in 16 provinces. In a press statement, the spokesperson said, the flood situation had alleviated with the…

Iraq Exports Over 111 Million Barrels Of Crude In Aug

BAGHDAD, Iraq, Sept 2 (NNN-NINA) – Iraqi Oil Ministry said, it exported more than 111 million barrels of crude oil in Aug, bringing in revenue of over six billion usd. “Iraq’s total exports of crude oil in Aug reached about 111.7 million barrels, at an average of 3.60 million barrels…

Netanyahu Says Israel Might Launch Another Strike At Lebanon

JERUSALEM, Sept 2 (NNN-MA’AN) – Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, said that, his country is ready to launch another attack at Hezbollah in Lebanon, after fire exchanges broke out along the Lebanese border. Netanyahu said, he held consultation with the army’s command, following an anti-tank missile attack launched by Hezbollah…