NATO calls on Russia to destroy new missile, warns of response

BRUSSELS, June 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — NATO urged Russia on Tuesday to destroy a new missile before an August deadline and save a treaty that keeps land-based nuclear warheads out of Europe or face a more determined alliance response in the region. NATO defense ministers will discuss on Wednesday their next…

Turkey will lose F-35 warplane if Russia arms deal goes ahead, U.S. says

BRUSSELS, June 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States will stop Turkish forces flying and developing its F-35 stealth jets if Ankara goes ahead with the purchase of a Russian air defense system, the U.S. envoy to NATO said. Washington and its allies have urged fellow NATO member Ankara not to…

Over 100 Migrant Children Returned To ‘Horrific’ Border Station

EL PASO (Texas, US), June 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — More than 100 migrant children have been returned to a Texas border station just a day after being transferred, US border officials say. About 250 migrant children were moved from the overcrowded centre after lawyers granted access by a judge said the…

Ethiopia PM Abiy Ahmed Weeps For General Killed In ‘Coup Bid’

The memorial was held under tight security in Addis Ababa  ADDIS ABABA, June 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has been seen weeping at a memorial for the army chief of staff who was shot dead in an alleged coup attempt on Saturday. Gen Seare Mekonnen was reportedly…

Ukraine Fury As Russia Gets Back Council Of Europe Voting Rights

KIEV, June 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Five years after Russia had its voting rights removed because of the annexation of Crimea from Ukraine, the Council of Europe’s parliamentary assembly has voted to restore them. The assembly backed the proposal in the face of angry opposition from Ukraine, whose delegation later walked…

San Francisco Becomes First U.S. City To Ban Sales Of E-Cigarettes

SAN FRANCISCO (California,US), June 26 (NNN-XINHUA) — San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to outlaw the sale of electronic-cigarettes across the city, which also includes online delivery of vaping products to an off-line recipient. The legislation made San Francisco the first U.S. city to approve an ordinance that bans the distribution and sale of…

Over 500,000 Displaced South Sudanese Return Home Since Peace Deal: UN Envoy

UNITED NATIONS, June 26 (NNN-XINHUA) — The UN envoy for South Sudan said that since a peace deal was signed last September, over half a million displaced South Sudanese have decided to return home. UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative David Shearer told the Security Council that amid the drop in political violence, many displaced families “have…

6 Miners Killed In Bus Accident In N. Chile

SANTIAGO, June 26 (NNN-XINHUA) —At least six miners were killed and 34 others injured when a bus transporting the workers overturned Monday in northern Chile, authorities said. Two of the injured were in critical condition, said the National Emergency Office of the Interior Ministry. The accident happened Monday night on Ruta A-65 which connects…

Netherlands, Italy through to quarter-finals as Europe dominates women’s World Cup

RENNES (France), June 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A last-minute Lieke Martens penalty took the Netherlands through to the women’s World Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday as they joined Italy in the last eight, confirming Europe’s supremacy at the tournament and ending Asian interest already. The Dutch scraped past Japan 2-1 to set…

Two Peruvian eateries named among top 10 in the world

SINGAPORE, June 26 (NNN-ANDINA) — Renowned Peruvian restaurants ‘Central’ and ‘Maido’ have been named among the top 10 in the world at The World’s 50 Best Restaurant Awards, known as the Oscars of the fine dining world. Central —owned by chef Virgilio Martinez— ranks sixth and has been named the Best Restaurant in South…