Politics

Iran Says New Sanctions Embodiment Of “Failed” U.S. Policy

TEHRAN, Mar 31 (NNN-IRNA) – The new U.S. sanctions are an embodiment of Washington’s failed policy against Tehran, Iran’s Foreign…

OPEC Chief Urges Global Leaders To Ensure Unhindered Energy Flow

VIENNA, Mar 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The head of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), yesterday called on global leaders,…

Thousands Of Palestinians Rally In West Bank, Gaza To Mark Land Day Anniversary

GAZA/RAMALLAH, Mar 31 (NNN-WAFA) – Thousands of Palestinians marked yesterday, the 46th anniversary of Palestinian Land Day, in the West…

Iraqi Parliament Fails For Third Time To Elect New President

BAGHDAD, Mar 31 (NNN-NINA) – The Iraqi parliament, yesterday failed for the third time, to elect a new president, after…

UN Peacekeeping Mission Helicopter Shot Down In NE DR Congo

KINSHASA, Mar 30 (NNN-IRIN) – A helicopter of the United Nations Organisation Stabilisation Mission, in the Democratic Republic of the…

Jordan’s King Urges Respecting Muslims’ Right To Worship At Al-Aqsa Mosque

AMMAN, Mar 30 (NNN-PETRA) – Jordanian King, Abdullah II, yesterday told visiting Israeli defence minister that, maintaining calm requires respecting…

U.S. Freezing Of Afghan Assets Undermines Small Businesses In Afghanistan

KABUL, Mar 30 (NNN-ANA) – “Scores of people, including 50 women, worked in my firm, to produce pickle, in the…

Five Killed In Shooting Spree Outside Israel’s Tel Aviv

JERUSALEM, Mar 30 (NNN-PNA) – A Palestinian gunman opened fire at passersby and vehicles, outside Tel Aviv late yesterday, killing…

Afghan, UN Officials Meet On Humanitarian, Development Assistance: Gov’t

KABUL, Mar 30 (NNN-ANA) – Deputy Prime Minister of Afghanistan’s caretaker government, Mawlawi Abdul Salam Hanafi, met with visiting United…

Fiji, New Zealand Ink Partnership Agreement To Strengthen Bilateral, Regional Cooperation

SUVA, Mar 29 (NNN-PIN) – Fiji and New Zealand inked here today, a partnership agreement to further strengthen bilateral and…