US says Iraq failed to ‘protect’ Americans: State Dept
WASHINGTON, Dept 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US accused Iraqi authorities of having failed to “protect” American interests, the day after deadly…
Russia, Ukraine sign gas transit deal ahead of deadline
KIEV, Dec 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Russian and Ukrainian gas companies have reached a deal to ensure the flow of Russian…
US sanctions block hurry-up work on Russian gas pipeline: officials
Allseas’ deep sea pipe laying ship Solitaire lays pipes for Nord Stream 2 pipeline in the Baltic Sea WASHINGTON, Dec…
Brazil fines Facebook US$1.6 million for improper sharing of user data
BRASILIA, Dec 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Brazil’s Ministry Of Justice said it has fined US tech giant Facebook Inc 6.6 million-real…
Merkel, Erdogan, Putin discuss diplomatic solution for Libya: Government spokesman
BERLIN, Dec 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) — German Chancellor Angela Merkel discussed efforts to reach a diplomatic solution for the Libyan conflict…
2019 was hottest year on record for Russia
Moscow’s average temperature for 2019 had hit 7.6-7.7 degrees Celsius MOSCOW, Dec 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) — This year was the hottest ever…
EU seeks reset in trade talks with US, says trade chief Hogan
DUBLIN, Dec 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The European Union’s new trade commissioner, Irishman Phil Hogan, said he would seek a reset…
France waits on Macron as pension strike stretches on
PARIS, Dec 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) — French union leaders upped their calls on Monday (Dec 30) for President Emmanuel Macron to…
Mauritius closes main airport as cyclone Calvinia approaches
PORT LOUIS, Dec 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Mauritius closed its main airport and shops and other businesses in the capital also closed…
Somalia: Al-Shabaab militants claim huge Mogadishu bomb attack
MOGADISHU, Dec 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Al-Shabaab militants have claimed responsibility for Saturday’s massive car bomb in the Somali capital Mogadishu…