Brexit: Negotiator David Frost says UK not scared of walking away

The EU has said it wants full access for its boats to fish in UK waters LONDON/BRUSSELS, Sept 7 (NNN–AGENCIES) — The UK’s chief Brexit negotiator has said the government is not “scared” of walking away from talks without a trade deal ready to come into force in 2021. David…

US Pres Trump refuses to condemn Russia over poisoning, says has not seen any proof

WASHINGTON, Sept 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US President Donald Trump has refused to condemn Russia over the poisoning of opposition figure Alexei Navalny, saying he has not seen proof. He said the case was “tragic” but urged reporters to focus instead on China, which he said was a bigger threat to…

Mali: Ousted president Keita leaves country as transition talks begin

Ousted Mali President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita BAMAKO, Sept 7 (NNN-AGENCIES0 — Ousted Mali President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita has left the country for medical treatment in Abu Dhabi, an adviser said, as talks about a transition back to civilian rule following last month’s military coup got off to a chaotic start.…

Botched gas project: UK court allows Nigeria more time to appeal $10bn gas fine

The fine was originally $6.6bn but interest has accrued in the seven years since. LONDON, Sept 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A London court has granted Nigeria more time to appeal against a nearly $10bn (£7.5bn) fine in a case with a UK-based company in relation to a major botched project to…

UK: Manhunt as one killed and seven hurt in Birmingham stabbings

LONDON, Sept 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A knifeman who killed one man and wounded seven other people in a two-hour stabbing rampage across Birmingham city centre is being hunted by police. The first stabbing was in Constitution Hill at 00:30 BST then the killer moved south, apparently attacking at random, officers…

Iran Seeks To Finalise Tourism Visa Waiver Deal With Russia

TEHRAN, Sept 6 (NNN-IRNA) – Iranian Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, Ali Asghar Mounesan, said that, he will visit Russia for talks on tourism visa waiver deal, Eghtesad Online news website reported yesterday. Iran and Russia relaxed visa procedure for traders and science tourism in Feb, 2016. Mounesan’s…

Thousands protest in Pakistan over reprinting of Mohammad cartoons in France

Supporters of the religious and political party Tehreek-e-Labaik Pakistan (TLP) protesting against the satirical French weekly newspaper Charlie Hebdo, which reprinted a cartoon of the Prophet Mohammad, during a protest in Karachi KARACHI, Sept 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Tens of thousands of people protested across Pakistan on Friday against French magazine…

Covid-19: First batch of vaccine arrives in 3 Moscow clinics

MOSCOW, Sept 5 (NNN-TASS) — Moscow outpatient clinics No. 2, No.220, and No. 62 have received the first batch of a vaccine against thecoronavirus, Deputy Moscow Mayor Anastasia Rakova told reporters. “Today Moscow medical institutions received the first batch of a vaccineagainst the coronavirus for post-registration trials. Municipal outpatientclinics No.2,…

France reports nearly 9,000 new COVID-19 cases, largest daily spike since outbreak

PARIS, Sept 5 (NNN-Xinhua) — The coronavirus accelerated its spreading in France, with 8,975 new cases diagnosed in the past 24 hours, the largest daily uptick since the outbreak of the epidemic in the country, French health authorities announced on Friday. Between Thursday and Friday, 53 new clusters have been…

Serbia, Kosovo agree on economic normalization, after meeting with US Pres Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump (M), Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic (L) and the head of government of Kosovo Avdullah Hoti WASHINGTON, Sept 5 (NNN-Xinhua) — The leaders of Serbia and Kosovo agreed to economic normalization at a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in the White House on Friday. With Serbian…
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