US imposes sweeping human rights sanctions on China, Myanmar and North Korea
The US government and many rights groups say Beijing is carrying out genocide in Xinjiang province WASHINGTON, Dec 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United…
World Bank says donors approve release of US$280 million for Afghanistan
An Afghan woman begs for alms in Kabul, Afghanistan WASHINGTON, Dec 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — International donors agreed to release US$280…
Lithuanian FM resigns over Belaruskali sanctions debacle
VILNIUS, Dec 11 (NNN-Xinhua) — Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis submitted Friday his resignation amid the controversy of Belaruskali products…
Death toll rises to 55 in Mexico truck trailer crash
MEXICO CITY, Dec 11 (NNN-Xinhua) — The number of Central American migrants killed in Thursday’s tragic truck trailer accident in…
Britain’s high court grants Julian Assange’s extradition to US
LONDON, Dec 11 (NNN-Xinhua) — WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange can be extradited to the United States to face espionage charges,…
Russia says NATO’s Ukraine, Georgia invite should be ‘officially’ scrapped
MOSCOW, Dec 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Russia said NATO should formally scrap a 2008 decision to open its door to Georgia…
US, UN condemn Myanmar junta over reported killing of 11 villagers
WASHINGTON, Dec 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States and United Nations condemned the Myanmar junta over what Washington described as…
Russia and Nicaragua strengthen bilateral ties on nuclear and other issues
MOSCOW, Dec 10 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — The Governments of Russia and Nicaragua have agreed to work together towards the development of…
UN chief ends quarantine after Covid exposure
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) — UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres tested negative for Covid-19 Thursday and ended two days…
UN chief accepts invitation to attend Beijing Winter Olympics
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres UNITED NATIONS, Dec 10 (NNN-Xinhua) — UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has accepted an invitation to…