Honduran top court approves extradition of ex-president Hernandez to U.S.

TEGUCIGALPA, March 29 (NNN-Xinhua) — The Supreme Court of Justice (CSJ) of Honduras ratified a judge’s decision to extradite former President Juan Orlando Hernandez to the United States to face drug trafficking charges. “The magistrates have ruled against the appeal filed, which means that the decision to grant the extradition…

US: At least 5 dead in 60-vehicle pileup in Pennsylvania amid snow squall

ALLENTOWN (Pennsylvania, US), March 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least five people have died after a snow squall led to a multi-vehicle crash on a Pennsylvania highway on Monday, state coroner’s office spokesman John Mika said. Heavy fog and precipitation from the squall caused a mass pileup of about 60 vehicles…

Palestine Follows With Concern Israel’s Latest Moves In Region: PM

RAMALLAH, Mar 29 (NNN-WAFA) – Palestinian Prime Minister, Mohammed Ishtaye, said yesterday, the Palestinian Authority is following with concern, Israel’s latest moves in the region. Ishtaye made the remarks, as Israel is hosting a conference with foreign ministers from the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco and Egypt, as well as,…

Overwhelming majorities of Americans disapprove gov’t handling of economy – poll

NEW YORK, March 29 (NNN-Xinhua) — During the United States’ largest inflation spike in 40 years, overwhelming majorities said they believe the country is headed in the wrong direction and disapproved of President Joe Biden’s handling of the economy, according to a new NBC News poll. Approval of Biden’s handling…

Russia-Ukraine conflict: US sending radar-jamming planes to Germany to bolster NATO; Russia says not thinking about using nuclear weapons

WASHINGTON/MOSCOW, March 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States is sending six US Navy radar-jamming aircraft to Germany to enhance NATO capabilities, the Pentagon said.   The EA-18G Growler aircraft are “not being deployed to be used against Russian forces in Ukraine,” Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said.   “They are being…

Brazil: Pres Bolsonaro hospitalized after feeling unwell

BRASILIA, March 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was admitted to a military hospital in Brasilia Monday to undergo tests after feeling unwell, local press reported.    Bolsonaro, 67, who was stabbed in the abdomen during the 2018 presidential campaign leaving him with repeat health problems, was absent from…

Oil falls on Russia-Ukraine peace talk hopes, China’s fuel demand fears following covid shutdown

LONDON, March 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US crude futures fell on Tuesday, extending losses from the previous day as Ukraine and Russia headed for peace talks and on fears of a drop in fuel demand in China after the financial hub of Shanghai shut down to curb a surge in COVID-19…

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Pres Biden says ‘moral outrage’ behind Putin comment, not US policy change

WASHINGTON, March 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — United States President Joe Biden said that his remark that Russian President Vladimir Putin should not remain in power reflected his own moral outrage at Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, not a US policy shift. Biden faced pressure to speak about the comment after it generated a flood of questions…

Nepal Issues First Climbing Permit For Mt. Qomolangma

KATHMANDU, Mar 29 (NNN-XINHUA) – Nepal’s Department of Tourism, issued the first climbing permit for the expedition of the world’s tallest Mt. Qomolangma, in the spring season, the department said yesterday. A nine-member team, comprising of U.S., Australian and Canadian climbers, received the permit on Sunday, for climbing the 8,848.86-metre-high…

Israel Needs To Adapt To New Threats After Daesh Shooting Attack: PM

JERUSALEM, Mar 29 (NNN-PNA) – Israeli Prime Minister, Naftali Bennett, said yesterday that, Israel requires its security forces to adapt to new threats, after a fatal shooting attack perpetrated Sunday night by the extremist Daesh group. In the attack, two gunmen opened fire at a bus stop in Israeli northern…
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