US sanctions four Iraqis for rights abuses, corruption
WASHINGTON, July 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States sanctioned two Iraqi militia leaders and two former governors for human rights…
France to lead search for European candidate to head IMF
CHANTILLY (France), July 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said he will lead talks on finding a…
US homeland security chief says migrant conditions improved
WASHINGTON, July 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US Homeland Security chief drew the wrath of Democrats when he said conditions for…
Update: Gulf tensions rise as US shoots down Iranian drone
WASHINGTON, July 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Tensions in the Gulf region mounted as US President Donald Trump said an American naval…
Turkey says defense firms face temporary losses after F-35 removal
ANKARA, July 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Turkish defense companies may face temporary losses after a U.S. decision to remove Ankara from…
Iran Guards say they have seized a ‘foreign tanker’
TEHRAN, July 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they had detained a “foreign tanker” and its crew for allegedly…
US ban on Myanmar army chief not enough, says UN
KUALA LUMPUR, July 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A US travel ban on Myanmar’s army chief and three other top officers for…
Three French soldiers killed by toxic fumes in Guyana illegal mine operation
PARIS, July 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Three French soldiers died from toxic fumes during an operation targeting illegal gold miners in…
Mercosur upholds free trade, says Chilean president
SANTA FE (Argentina), July 18 (NNN-Xinhua) — The South American trade bloc Southern Common Market (Mercosur) aims to further promote…
Peru: Ex-president Toledo’s extradition could take a year – FM
LIMA, July 18 (NNN-Xinhua) — Peruvian ex-president Alejandro Toledo’s extradition from the United States to face trial at home could…