US: Pres Trump says he wants “immediate” impeachment trial
US President Donald Trump WASHINGTON, Dec 20 (NNN-XINHUA) — U.S. President Donald Trump said he wanted “an immediate trial” in…
US slaps sanctions on drug trafficking group in Guatemala
WASHINGTON, Dec 20 (NNN-Xinhua) — The US Treasury said Thursday that it has blacklisted a Guatemalan mayor and a drug…
Brazil registers over 13,000 cases of measles in 2019
RIO DE JANEIRO, Dec 20 (NNN-Xinhua) — Brazil registered 13,489 confirmed cases of measles from January to late November of…
Israeli warplanes strike Gaza in response to rocket attack: sources
GAZA, Dec 20 (NNN-Xinhua) — Israeli warplanes struck the Gaza Strip on Thursday evening after a rocket was launched from…
Iraqi leaders meet with US senior official over bilateral ties, political situation
BAGHDAD, Dec 20 (NNN-Xinhua) — Iraqi leaders on Thursday held meetings with visiting US Under Secretary of State for Political…
First British flight arrives in Egyptian resort city after 4-year ban
Sharm El Sheik: Flights to the region have resumed following the 2015 Russian aviation disaster CAIRO, Dec 20 (NNN-Xinhua) —…
Thousands protest against appointment of new Lebanese PM
BEIRUT, Dec 20 (NNN-Xinhua) — Thousands of demonstrators on Thursday evening protested against the appointment of Hassan Diab as Lebanese…
US, India sign defense cooperation agreements
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo (2nd R), U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark Esper (1st R), Indian External Affairs Minister…
Brexit priority for UK government, Queen tells Parliament
LONDON, Dec 20 (NNN-Xinhua) — British Queen Elizabeth II announced Thursday that Britain’s departure from the European Union (EU) will…
Hong Kong protesters seek international support on rights
HONG KONG, Dec 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Hong Kong protesters rallied outside diplomatic missions on Thursday to urge foreign governments to…