Mali plans to increase the size of its army to rein in jihadists
Malian Armed Forces soldiers are pictured during anti-insurgent operation BAMAKO, Jan 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Mali will increase the size of…
Portuguese president wants EU unity in talks with UK over future relationship
Boris Johnson has said he will not extend the transition period beyond 31 December 2020 LISBON, Jan 31 (NNN-Xinhua) —…
UN welcomes constructive dialogue between ASEAN, China: Sec-Gen Guterres
UNITED NATIONS, Jan 31 (NNN-Xinhua) — United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that the UN welcomes the constructive dialogue between…
Peru: Death toll rises to 20 in gas truck blast
A fireman walks past the tanker truck that exploded in a Lima neighborhood LIMA, Jan 31 (NNN-Xinhua) — The death…
UN Security Council concerned over escalation of violence in Yemen
UNITED NATIONS, Jan 31 (NNN-Xinhua) — The Security Council on Thursday voiced serious concern over the significant escalation of violence…
Egypt says tripartite US-hosted Nile dam talks still ongoing
CAIRO, Jan 31 (NNN-Xinhua) — Egyptian Foreign Ministry said that the tripartite US-mediated talks over the disputed Grand Ethiopian Renaissance…
Palestinian-Israeli negotiations impossible if Israel implements Trump plan unilaterally: UN official
JERUSALEM, Jan 31 (NNN-Xinhua) — Negotiations between Palestine and Israel would become impossible if Israel moves unilaterally to implement parts…
Greek parliament ratifies updated defense cooperation agreement with US amid protests
ATHENS, Jan 31 (NNN-Xinhua) — Greek lawmakers ratified on Thursday an updated agreement with the U.S. on defense cooperation, while…
All children kept hostage rescued, accused killed in north India
NEW DELHI, Jan 31 (NNN-Xinhua) — All the 23 children and a woman taken hostage were safely rescued and the…
Algerian protests blunted without a shot fired in anger
ALGIERS, Jan 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) — While uprisings across North Africa and the Middle East have been quelled by deadly force,…