Iranian, Lebanese Hospitals Sign Cooperation Agreement

BEIRUT, Lebanon, July 6 (NNN-NNA) – Hospitals from Iran and Lebanon, signed an agreement of cooperation on Friday, to boost exchanges in medical and technical fields. “Iran is looking forward to increasing its cooperation with Lebanon, in the medical field, particularly, and in several other areas as well,” Ahmad Al-Husseini,…

Three Syrians Killed In Car Blast In Southern Turkey

ANKARA, Turkey, July 6 (NNN-ANADOLU) – A car explosion on Friday, hit Reyhanli town, in Turkey’s southern province of Hatay, near the Syrian border, killing at least three Syrians and wounding another. “Initial findings suggest the explosion is likely linked to terrorism,” Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, told reporters in…

EU Ambassadors, Lebanon Discuss Ties, Refugee Issues

BEIRUT, Lebanon, July 6 (NNN-NNA) – Ambassadors of the European Union and Lebanese officials, gathered on Friday, to discuss the EU’s relations with Lebanon. German Ambassador to Lebanon, Georg Birgelen, focused mainly on the EU’s policy towards Syrians in Lebanon, saying, Europeans do not want to link the refugees’ return…

Iraqi Leaders Hail UNESCO’s Decision To Re-Inscribe Babylon On World Heritage List

BAGHDAD, Iraq, July 6 (NNN-NINA) – Iraqi leaders hailed the decision by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), to re-inscribe the ancient city of Babylon on its World Heritage List. In a statement by his office, Iraqi President, Barham Salih, congratulated the Iraqi people for re-inscribing Babylon…

War On Syria Targets Cultural Heritage: Minister

DAMASCUS, Syria, July 6 (NNN-XINHUA) – Culture Minister, Mohammad al-Ahmad, said, the “foreign-backed war” waged on Syria, not only targeted the peace and security of the country, but also the cultural heritage and history. Al-Ahmad made the remarks during an interview with Xinhua, saying, the Culture Ministry has a plan…

US Billionaire Among Seven Killed In Helicopter Crash Off Bahamas: Report

Washington, July 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Seven people have been reported dead in a helicopter crash off the Bahamas, including US billionaire, coal magnate, Chris Cline. The chopper went down near a small outcrop in the country’s north, early on Thursday morning, the Nassau Guardian newspaper reported, the minister of tourism and…

Russian Fighter Intercepts U.S. Reconnaissance Plane Over Black Sea

MOSCOW, Russia, July 6 (NNN-TASS) – A Russian Su-27 fighter jet, chased off a U.S. reconnaissance plane, which was approaching the Russian territorial waters, over the Black Sea, the Russian Defence Ministry said, Friday. “The Russian jet approached an air object at a safe distance, identified it as a U.S.…

At Least 50 Injured In Clashes Between Palestinians, Israeli Soldiers In Eastern Gaza

GAZA, Palestine, July 6 (NNN-WAFA) – At least 50 Palestinians were injured on Friday afternoon, during clashes between hundreds of Palestinian demonstrators and Israeli soldiers in eastern Gaza Strip, close to the border with Israel, medics said. Ashraf al-Qedra, spokesman of the health ministry in Gaza, told reporters that 50…

Death Of Aussie Man Eating Gecko Lizard For A Dare Prompts Warnings From Health Experts

SYDNEY, Australia, July 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The death of David Dowell, an Australian father of three, who ate a small gecko lizard at a party, for a dare, has sparked warnings from health experts, who have urged the public not to eat “unconventional things.” “You may think it’s a harmless…

Lebanon, Poland Inaugurate First Direct Flight

BEIRUT, Lebanon, July 4 (NNN-NNA) – Lebanon and Poland inaugurated Wednesday, the first direct flight between Beirut and Warsaw, Elnashra, an online independent newspaper, reported. “The aim of this initiative is to enhance ties between the two countries, in addition to encouraging religious and cultural tourism in Lebanon and Poland,”…