At Least 50 Palestinians Killed By Israeli Bombings On Khan Younis Yesterday; Death toll nears 25,000: Medical Sources

GAZA, Jan 23 (NNN-WAFA) – At least 50 Palestinians have been killed and dozens of others wounded, by Israeli bombings on shelter centres of Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, Palestinian medical sources said, yesterday. The Palestinian Red Crescent Society said in a press statement that, it had received…

Five Killed In Shooting In Southern Sri Lanka

COLOMBO, Jan 22 (NNN-XINHUA) – Five persons were killed in a shooting incident this morning, in Beliatta, in Southern Province of Sri Lanka, police said. Police spokesman, Nihal Thalduwa, said, the incident occurred near the Beliatta interchange, on the Southern Expressway. Four people were killed on the spot, while another…

Mongolia To Hold Festival To Promote Winter Sports, Tourism

ULAN BATOR, Jan 22 (NNN-APA) – Mongolia will hold a festival in its capital here, to promote the development of winter sports and tourism this weekend, Ulan Bator’s Tourism Department said, today. The festival aims to attract both domestic and foreign tourists to the capital city, the tourism department said.…

Netanyahu Rejects Ceasefire Plan As Army Continues Strike In Gaza

JERUSALEM, Jan 22 (NNN-XINHUA) – Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, yesterday rejected a proposal of a ceasefire deal, reportedly being advanced by Qatar, the United States, and Egypt, while the Israeli army continued to pound the Palestinian enclave. Citing Egyptian officials, a report yesterday by the Wall Street Journal said,…

Three Killed, Two Injured After Shooting At Rental Home In Texas

HOUSTON, Jan 22 (NNN-XINHUA) – At least three people were killed and two others injured, after a “very chaotic” shooting, early yesterday morning, at a short-term rental home, in the Huston area, U.S. state of Texas, authorities said. There was a gathering with about 10 to 20 people in their…

Heavy Rains Bring Transport, Businesses To Standstill In Tanzania’s Commercial Hub

DAR ES SALAAM, Jan 22 (NNN-IRIN) – Heavy rains, beginning on Saturday night, brought transport and businesses to a standstill in parts of Tanzania, including the commercial hub of Dar es Salaam. In Dar es Salaam, transport came to a standstill, as the main road connecting the eastern suburbs to…

Thousands Marched In Brussels For Gaza Ceasefire Before EU Meetings

BRUSSELS, Jan 22 (NNN-XINHUA) – Nearly 9,000 people, according to the police, participated in a march in Brussels yesterday, demanding concrete measures from Belgium, to establish an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and ensure justice for the Palestinian people. As the current president of the Council of the European Union (EU),…

Non-Aligned Movement Countries Hail China’s Efforts In Upholding Global Peace

KAMPALA, Jan 22 (NNN-IRIN) – Senior officials from Uganda, Sudan and Bolivia, hailed China for its role in promoting fairness in global issues. China has been playing an important role in the political, social and economic well-being of developing countries, they said, during the 19th Non-Aligned Movement summit that concluded…

Indonesia Aims To Attract Up To 1.5 Million Chinese Tourists This Year

JAKARTA, Jan 22 (NNN-ANTARA) – The Indonesian government targets to attract one to 1.5 million arrivals of tourists from China, this year, local media reported, yesterday. “Last year, young people dominated the number of Chinese tourists, around 65 percent. They spend long stays, around five to seven days, and prefer…

Thick Blanket Of Fog In Pakistan’s Capital Affects Routine Life

ISLAMABAD, Jan 22 (NNN-APP) – A thick blanket of fog, in Pakistan’s federal capital, Islamabad and its twin city Rawalpindi, affected the daily lifestyle of the local residents, starting from Friday night. Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) told the media that, the fog and cold wave will continue in the federal…