Europe

Russia introduces Islamic banking: Experts explain why and possible impact on economy

The Russian Central Bank headquarters in downtown Moscow MOSCOW, Sep 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — With Russia’s sizeable Muslim population of 20-25…

More than 330 mn children still in extreme poverty: UNICEF

WASHINGTON, Sept 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Covid-19 pandemic caused a sharp slowdown in the fight to end child poverty, with…

Update: Putin, Kim shake hands at Russian spaceport

MOSCOW, Sept 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un could be seen shaking…

Health alert issued for flood-stricken central Greece, EU pledges support

ATHENS, Sept 13 (NNN-XINHUA) — Regions in central Greece are on alert for the impact of the recent floods on…

Cuba: International delegations arrive in Havana for G77+China Summit

HAVANA, Sept 13 (NNN-XINHUA) — Delegations from different countries arrived in Havana on Tuesday for the upcoming Group of 77…

Austria: Rhino kills woman zookeeper, seriously injures another in Salzburg

SALZBURG (Austria), Sept 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A rhinoceros attacked and killed one zookeeper and severely injured another in its enclosure…

Romania builds air-raid shelters near Ukraine border hit by drone fragments

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Finance Minister starts European tour to promote investment in Peru

MADRID, Sept 13 (NNN-ANDINA) — Economy and Finance Minister Alex Contreras on Tuesday began, in Spain, a program of activities including…

North Korea’s Kim in Russia for Putin talks as US warns on arms deal

MOSCOW, Sept  13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrived in Russia on Tuesday ahead of a meeting…

Putin Meets Chinese Vice Premier In Russia

VLADIVOSTOK, Sept 13 (NNN-TASS) – Russian President, Vladimir Putin, met here yesterday, with Chinese Vice Premier, Zhang Guoqing, who was…