Iraqi Security Forces Thwart Attack On Coalition Forces

BAGHDAD, Iraq, Feb 3 (NNN-NINA) – Iraqi security forces, on Saturday, foiled a missile attack on Ayn al-Asad air base, in Iraq’s western province of Anbar, a statement by the Joint Operations Command, said. Units from the Iraqi army’s seventh brigade, found in the hills of al-Doulab area, three Grad…

U.S.-Led Coalition Targets Syrian Military Post In Eastern Syria

DAMASCUS, Syria, Feb 3 (NNN-SANA) – The U.S.-led coalition, targeted a Syrian artillery in eastern Syria overnight Saturday, wounding two soldiers, the Syrian state TV reported. U.S.-led war planes struck the Syrian artillery, west of the al-Bukamal city, in the eastern province of Deir al-Zour, leading to its destruction, according…

France “Yellow Vest” Protests Continue For 12th Straight Week

PARIS, Feb 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) – For the 12th straight weekend of protests, thousands of “Yellow Vest” protesters marched in Paris and other French cities on Saturday, in relatively calm rallies, but some sporadic incidents led to 30 arrests in the French capital. As previous demonstrations, discontent people chanted the national…

Russian Government To Provide Funds For Development Of New Weapons

MOSCOW, Russia, Feb 3 (NNN-ITAR-TASS) – The Russian government will provide necessary mechanisms to finance the development of new weapons, Russian Prime Minister, Dmitry Medvedev said, in response to Washington’s withdrawal from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF). “Given the U.S. withdrawal from the INF Treaty and the response steps…

5.5-Magnitude Quake Hits West Chile Rise — USGS

NEW YORK, Feb 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) – A 5.5-magnitude earthquake, jolted West Chile Rise at 17:55:40 GMT on Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The epicentre, with a depth of 16.69 km, was initially determined to be at 41.3279 degrees south latitude, and 88.2402 degrees west longitude.– NNN-AGENCIES

Houthi Rebels Shell Government-Controlled Sites In Yemen’s Hodeidah

ADEN, Yemen, Feb 3 (NNN-SABA) – Fighters of the Houthi group launched a heavy shelling against pro-government military sites in Yemen’s Red Sea port city of Hodeidah, on Saturday evening, a military official said. Several government-controlled sites in Hays district of Hodeidah were targeted with mortar and artillery shells, causing…

Nigerian VP Survives Helicopter Crash

ABUJA, Nigeria, Feb 3 (NNN-XINHUA) – Nigerian Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, on Saturday, survived a helicopter crash while on an official trip to the country’s central state of Kogi, a presidential spokesman confirmed. The six-seater helicopter, conveying Osinbajo and some of his aides, crash-landed in Kabba area of Kogi, presidential…

Sea Level Rise Poses Risk To New Zealand Infrastructure: Report

WELLINGTON, New Zealand, Jan 31 (NNN-XINHUA) – As much as 14 billion NZ dollars (9.7 billion U.S. dollars) of infrastructure is at risk, from sea level rise, according to a news report released today (Thursday) by the Local Government of New Zealand (LGNZ). “Changes in the climate will definitely impact…

21 Militants Surrender In E. Afghanistan

JALALABAD, Afghanistan, Jan 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) – A total of 21 anti-government militants, including 20 Taliban and one Daesh fighters, have given up fighting in eastern Afghanistan’s Nangarhar province, a statement from the provincial government said today (Thursday). According to the statement, 20 Taliban fighters in Ghani Khil, Mohmandara, Khogiani and…

Defence Given 421 Documents On Najib’s 1MDB Case, Says Prosecution

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Jan 31 (NNN-BERNAMA) – The Malaysian High Court, here, was told today that, the prosecution had handed over 421 documents on former prime minister, Najib Razak’s corruption case, involving RM 2.28 billion (USD 0.558 billion) of 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) fund, to the defence. Former Federal Court…