France To Deploy Military Troops To Preserve Calm In “Yellow Vest” Protests

PARIS, France, March 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Military forces would be poured across French cities, to help maintain public order, during “Yellow Vest” protests planned this weekend, Benjamin Griveaux, the government’s spokesman said. The spokesperson told reporters that President Emmanuel Macron announced a reinforced mobilisation of the “sentinel operation,” to secure…

Duterte Dissolves Government Panel Negotiating Peace With Leftist Rebels

MANILA, Philippines, March 21 (NNN-PNA) – Philippine President, Rodrigo Duterte, dissolved the government panel, negotiating peace with leftist rebels, driving another nail into the coffin of peace talks between the Duterte administration and the insurgents. The panel was chaired by Philippine Labour Secretary, Silvestre Bello. In letters addressed to Bello…

Hong Kong, Paris, Singapore Ranked As World’s Most Expensive Cities

LONDON, March 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Hong Kong, Paris and Singapore have split the title of the world’s most expensive city, in a recent survey on worldwide cost of living, according to a recent report released by a British think tank. Using New York City as its base, the report, Worldwide…

Bangladesh’s Mega Showcase For Software Products Gears Up

DHAKA, Bangladesh, March 20 (NNN-BSS) – A three-day BASIS SoftExpo, Bangladesh’s biggest showcase for software products, is underway in the capital, Dhaka. Hundreds of national and international IT companies are showcasing their products and services in this mega annual event – the 15th BASIS SOFTEXPO 2019. Bangladesh Association of Software…

S.Korea’s Marriage Rate Hits Record Low In 2018

SEOUL, S. Korea, March 20 (NNN-KCNA) – South Korea’s marriage rate hit a new record low last year, as the younger generation delayed or gave up on marriage, due to economic uncertainties, data showed today. The marriage rate, which gauges the number of marriages per 1,000 people, stood at 5.0…

Pilots Of India’s Private Airline Jet Airways Threaten To Strike

NEW DELHI, India, March 20 (NNN-PTI) — Pilots of India’s private airline “Jet Airways” have threatened to go on strike from April 1, if the cash-strapped airline does not share with them a proper road-map by March 31 regarding paying their salaries. The private airline is learnt to be having…

S. African Political Parties Urged To Refrain From Causing Disunity Ahead Of Elections

CAPE TOWN, S. Africa, March 20 (NNN-SA NEWS) – President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday, urged political parties to refrain from causing disunity among South Africans. As political parties embark on election campaigns, they should continue to observe democratic values, defined by the Constitution, Ramaphosa said, as he unveiled Parliamentary Inscriptions…

Iran’s Passenger Plane Catches Fire After Landing At Tehran International Airport

TEHRAN, Iran, March 20 (NNN-IRNA) – A passenger plane carrying 100 people aboard, caught fire, after it landed at Tehran’s Mehrabad international airport on Tuesday, Press TV reported. There is no immediate reports of casualties or injuries, according to the report.– NNN-IRNA

One Killed, Hundreds Injured In “Fire Festival” Celebrations In Iran

TEHRAN, Iran, March 20 (NNN-IRNA) – At least one person was killed in the nationwide “fire festival” in Iran, on Tuesday, state IRINN TV reported. In the celebrations of Chaharshanbe Suri, or the fire festival, 750 people have also been injured, so far. Besides, 69 people were amputated, due to…

Qatar To Launch Largest Energy Bank With 10 Billion USD: Official

DOHA, Qatar, March 20 (NNN-QNA) – Qatar will launch the world’s largest energy bank with a capital of 10 billion U.S. dollars in 2019, an official of the new bank said. The move came in light of a fast-growing energy sector, which plans to expand the capacity of annual production…