Syrian rebels shoot down govt warplane over Idlib

IDLIB, Syria, Aug 15 (NNN-ANADOLU) – Opposition groups and anti-regime armed groups in Syria said Wednesday that they had downed an Assad regime warplane in the Idlib de-escalation zone of northwestern Syria. The Fatah al-Mubin — joint operations room of the opposition and anti-regime armed groups — said that the…

Trump Pushes President Xi to ‘Quickly and Humanely Solve the Hong Kong Problem’

WASHINGTON, Aug 15 (NNN-SPUNTIK) – Hundreds of thousands in Hong Kong took to the streets in early June to protest against the adoption of a bill that would allow the extradition of suspects to jurisdictions without a prior extradition agreement with Hong Kong, including mainland China. The escalation of large-scale…

At least 6 police officers shot in U.S. city of Philadelphia

A police officer patrols the block near a house as they investigate an active shooting situation, Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019, in the Nicetown neighborhood of Philadelphia. Photo courtesy of Matt Rourke WASHINGTON, Aug 15 (NNN-Xinhua) — At least six police officers were wounded in a shooting Wednesday afternoon in the…

UN welcomes Saudi led talks to resolve Aden tensions

RIYADH, Aug 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Preparations for talks between pro-government Yemeni groups are moving forward after recent clashes in the southern port city of Aden. There was no official confirmation when the meetings would begin, but reports suggest they could start on Thursday. The UN late on Tuesday said it…

China describes Hong Kong protests as ‘near terrorism’

HONG KONG, Aug 15 (NNN-Xinhua) — Violent protesters staged a shameful episode of sheer violence and brutality in full public view and broadcast on live television at the Hong Kong International Airport on Tuesday. At about 8 p.m., a group of protesters detained a traveler they claimed to be an…

China July industrial output growth falls to 17-year low as trade war escalates, retail sales disappoint

BEIJING, Aug 14 (NNN-Xinhua) — China’s value-added industrial output, an important economic indicator, expanded 4.8 percent year on year in July, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said Wednesday. The growth rate was 1.5 percentage points lower than that recorded in June, according to the NBS. On a monthly basis,…

S. Korea begins process to remove Japan’s trusted trade partner status

SEOUL, Aug 14 (NNN-Yonhap) — South Korea’s trade ministry on Wednesday started the process to drop Japan from its list of trusted trading partners, in a tit-for-tat move amid the growing trade row between the two Asian neighbors. Early this week, the South Korean government decided to revamp the categorization…

Trump delays some China tariffs until December

WASHINGTON, Aug 14 (NNN-ANADOLU) -Some of the 10% tariffs U.S. President Donald Trump said would be imposed on $300 billion worth of Chinese goods will be delayed until Dec. 15, the U.S. Trade Representative announced Tuesday. The office did not specify why the delay was taking place other than citing its “public comment and…

Update: Hong Kong airport cleans up, flights resume after night of protest chaos

Travelers crowd at the departure hall of the Hong Kong International Airport. One of the world’s busiest airports canceled all flights after thousands of Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters crowded into the main terminal.Photo courtesy of PTI HONG KONG, Aug 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Hong Kong’s airport resumed normal operations on Wednesday…

Chronology of Nora Anne Quoirin’s disappearance

Co2 hereXpedia TyresPowered by Embed YouTube Video KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (NNN-Bernama) — Following is the chronology of events relating to the disappearance of Irish teenager Nora Anne Quoirin, 15, from a resort in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan: What Happen to Nora Aug 3, 2019 – Nora Anne Quoirin arrives at…