Russia challenges WADA doping ban
Russia has been banned from all sporting events for the next four years, including the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and 2022…
UN backs Russia on internet convention, alarming rights advocates
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United Nations approved a Russian-led bid that aims to create a new convention…
Russia says first hypersonic missiles enter service
Vladimir Putin (5L) visited Moscow’s national defence control centre to oversee the test launch of the Avangard hypersonic missile on…
Morocco jails one man, detains another over criticism of authorities on social media
RABAT, Dec 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Morocco sentenced a man to four years in prison on charges he insulted the king…
Tunisia’s presidency denies alliance with any party in Libya as Egypt warns against any foreign intervention
TUNIS/CAIRO, Dec 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Tunisian presidency denied that the North African country is involved in any alliance with…
Ethiopia, Eritrea eye socio-economic integration amid rapprochement of ties
ADDIS ABABA, Dec 28 (NNN-XINHUA) — The Ethiopian and Eritrean leaders vowed to cement recent gains in the rapprochement of…
Avalanches hit Austrian, Swiss ski resorts, at least two injured
VIENNA, Dec 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Rescuers hunted for possible victims of three avalanches that hit the Austrian ski resort of Ankogel…
71 migrants intercepted in English Channel: Authorities
British rescuers helping some 20 migrants on a semi-rigid boat trying make their way from France across the English Channel…
Update: Wildfire in Chilean port city of Valparaiso leaves 700 homeless
Firefighters work to extinguish a fire following the spread of wildfires in Valparaiso, Chile VALPARAISO, Dec 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — More…
About 10 million Americans face workplace sexual violence: Study
ATLANTA (Georgia, US), Dec 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Almost 1 in 18 women and 1 in 40 men have experienced sexual…