Chinese President Meets Bangladeshi PM

BEIJING, China, July 6 (NNN-XINHUA) – Chinese President, Xi Jinping, on Friday, met with Bangladeshi Prime Minister, Sheikha Hasina, at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse, in Beijing. Calling China and Bangladesh traditionally friendly neighbours, Xi said that, consolidating and developing well the strategic partnership of cooperation between China and Bangladesh, is…

Iran Should Retaliate Upon Britain’s Seizure Of Iranian Oil Tanker: Official

TEHRAN, Iran, July 6 (NNN-IRNA) – A senior Iranian official said that, Iran should seize a British oil vessel, in case London refuses to release the Iranian oil tanker. “If Britain does not release the Iranian oil tanker, it is the Iranian authorities’ duty, to make a reciprocal move and…

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…