Israeli Missiles Targeting Syria, Launched From Lebanon: TV Channel

BEIRUT, Lebanon, Dec 23 (NNN-NNA) – The Israeli missiles, fired into Syrian territories on Sunday night (last night), were launched from the southern Lebanese city of Sidon, Al Jadeed TV channel reported. Last month, the chief of UN Interim Force in Lebanon, filed a serious complaint to the Israeli army,…

Egypt’s President Reshuffles Cabinet

CAIRO, Dec 23 (NNN-MENA) – Egypt’s lawmakers, approved President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi’s request, to reshuffle some ministers in the government of Moustafa Madbouli. The move came, after the parliament read out, during its general session, a letter by President Sisi, on his desire to reshuffle some ministers. In the new cabinet…

Indian PM Refutes Discrimination In Citizenship Amendment Act

NEW DELHI, Dec 23 (NNN-PTI) – Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, refuted allegations that his government is discriminatory, in the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), which has triggered massive protests nationwide. “Those who resort to spreading falsehoods, I want to tell them, in the last session of parliament, we passed a…

Libya’s East-Based Army Detains Ship With Turkish Crew

TRIPOLI, Dec 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Libya’s east-based army, seized a Grenada-flagged ship with Turkish crew, off the Libyan coast, local media reported today. “A vessel under the flag of Grenada, with a team of Turkish citizens on board, was detained,” the east-based Libyan National Army Spokesman, Ahmad al-Mismari, was quoted…

Macron Voices Determination To Fight Daesh Extremism In Africa

PARIS, Dec 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) – French President, Emmanuel Macron, voiced his determination to fight Daesh extremism in West Africa, after French forces killed 33 Daesh militants in Mali, earlier in the day. “We must remain determined and united to face that threat,” Macron, who was on the second day of…

DPRK Slams U.S. Over Remarks On Human Rights Issues

PYONGYANG, Dec 22 (NNN-KCNA) – The Foreign Ministry of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), on Saturday, lashed out at the U.S. criticism of its “human rights” issues, saying, Washington was “pouring oil over burning fire.” An unnamed foreign ministry spokesperson was quoted as saying that, the U.S. State…

Japanese PM Holds Phone Talks With U.S. President On Iran

TOKYO, Dec 22 (NNN-NHK) – Japanese Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe, held a phone conversation with U.S. President, Donald Trump, late Saturday night, to brief him about the outcome of the Japanese prime minister’s talks with Iranian President, Hassan Rouhani, local media reported. During the conversation, which lasted about 75 minutes,…

Kazakhstan, Turkey To Expand Military Cooperation

NUR-SULTAN, Dec 22 (NNN-CAN) – Kazakh President, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, signed a bill into law, that boosts military cooperation with Turkey, the press service of the head of state said, in a statement. According to the bill, the two countries would promote cooperation in military training and education, joint exercises, cartography,…

Yemeni Army Launches Offensive Against Houthi Rebels In Saada

SANAA, Dec 22 (NNN-SABA) – The Yemeni army said, it launched an offensive against the Houthi rebels, in the northern province of Saada, and captured several strategic highland sites. The offensive took place on Friday in Baqim district, and was backed by the Saudi-led coalition fighter jets, the army said.…

Lebanon’s Newly-Appointed PM Urges All Political Parties, Protesters To Cooperate

BEIRUT, Dec 22 (NNN-NNA) – Newly-appointed Lebanese Prime Minister, Hassan Diab, urged all political parties and civil society protesters, to join efforts to save Lebanon from its difficult situation. “We cannot wait any longer. We need a government of experts. It is time for serious work,” Diab was quoted as…
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