UAE-backed Yemeni security forces raid al-Qaida hideouts in south Yemen
ADEN, April 8 (NNN-Xinhua) — Yemeni security forces carried out on Sunday an anti-terror operation against hideouts of the al-Qaida…
Syria war: More civilians leave rebel-held Rukban camp
DAMASCUS, April 8 (NNN-Xinhua) — Another batch of civilians reached a crossing point in the Syrian desert on Sunday from…
Sudan security forces tear gas protesters outside army HQ: witnesses
Sudanese protesters chant slogans as they respond to a call to march on the army headquarters in Khartoum. Photo courtesy…
Malaysia: 11 killed after factory bus plunges into drain near international airport
KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (NNN-BERNAMA) — A bus carrying workers plunged into a drain near the MASKargo area in Sepang on…
Turkey slams Netanyahu’s ‘irresponsible’ remarks on settlements
ISTANBUL, April 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Turkey condemned what it called Benjamin Netanyahu’s “irresponsible” remarks after the Israeli leader said he planned…
Two dead as gunmen attack Egypt police vehicle
CAIRO, April 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Gunmen opened fire on a police vehicle in a Cairo suburb at dawn Sunday, killing a…
Syria war: Russia calls for closure of IDP camp near US base
AMMAN, April 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Russia’s top diplomat called Sunday for the immediate closure of a desert camp near Syria’s…
Afghan chief executive supports delegation for Taliban talks
KABUL, April 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Afghanistan’s chief executive Abdullah Abdullah welcomed Kabul’s decision on Sunday to send a delegation to…
Malawi’s president launches re-election campaign
LILONGWE, April 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Malawi’s President Peter Mutharika launched his Democratic Progressive Party’s manifesto and election campaign on Sunday,…
Gaza animals find new home following deaths at zoo
GAZA, April 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Five lions, five monkeys, four ostriches, three peacocks, two wolves and a hyena departed Gaza…