French warship to spearhead European mission in Gulf from next year
The Frigate Courbet PARIS, Dec 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A European operation to ensure safe shipping in the Gulf region, scene…
Cuba to reform at its own pace despite US sanctions: Economy Minister Gil
Cuba will continue to enact economic reforms at its own pace regardless of the pressure exerted by a US embargo:…
IMF approves release of US$498.4 million for Ecuador
WASHINGTON, Dec 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The International Monetary Fund approved a delayed loan tranche for Ecuador, releasing nearly US$500 million…
France’s Macron to mark Christmas with troops on Africa visit
Last year French President Emmanuel Macron celebrated with French troops in Chad ABIDJAN, Dec 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — In keeping with tradition,…
Iran’s Rouhani to meet Japan PM amid tension with US
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani meeting Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on the sidelines of the 74th United Nations General Assembly…
US deports Mexicans far from border, may send others to Guatemala
A government official talks to Mexican deportees after their arrival on a flight from the U.S., at Miguel Hidalgo y…
Croatia to pick a president in tight three-way race
Incumbent Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic is Croatia’s first female president ZAGREB, Dec 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A nationalist folk singer and a leftist…
Britain’s new parliament votes on Johnson’s Brexit deal
Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson (R) and Britain’s main opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn during the State Opening Of…
Two firefighters killed battling Australian bushfires
Geoffrey Keaton, 32, and Andrew O’Dwyer, 36, died when their firetruck overturned while they were fighting the NSW bushfires south-west…
Belgian court convicts Rwandan official for genocide
BRUSSELS, Dec 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A Brussels court found a former Rwandan official guilty of genocide after hearing of his…