US to return US$23 million looted by late dictator Abacha to Nigeria—officials
The late Gen. Sani Abacha ABUJA, Aug 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States will turn over to Nigeria $23 million…
UN session on high seas biodiversity ends without agreement
UNITED NATIONS, Aug 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — UN member states ended two weeks of negotiations without a treaty to protect biodiversity…
Russia blocks adoption at UN of nuclear disarmament text
UNITED NATIONS, Aug 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Russia on Friday prevented the adoption of a joint declaration following a four-week UN…
Morocco recalls envoy from Tunisia over Polisario meeting
RABAT, Aug 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Morocco has recalled its ambassador in Tunis for consultations and cancelled its participation in a…
Russia says it would be ready to extend spaceflight sharing deal with US
Russian cosmonaut Anna Kikina MOSCOW, Aug 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Russia would be ready to extend a deal with the United…
Thousands of British postal workers walk out over pay
LONDON, Aug 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — More than 115,000 workers at Britain’s Royal Mail began the first of four days of…
Europe electricity prices soar as tough winter looms
PARIS, Aug 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — European electricity prices soared to new records, presaging a bitter winter as Russia’s invasion of…
‘Ball in Iran’s court’ on nuclear deal: French Pres Macron
ALGIERS, Aug 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — French President Emmanuel Macron said Friday the fate of a revived nuclear deal is up…
Iran FM Says Resolution Of Safeguards Issues Necessary For Nuclear Deal
TEHRAN, Aug 27 (NNN-IRNA) – The Iranian foreign minister stressed, Tehran considers the resolution of the “fake and politically-motivated” safeguards…
Turkish Minister Says Concern Over U.S. Sanctions Warning “Meaningless”
ANKARA, Aug 27 (NNN-ANADOLU) – Concern over the U.S. Treasury’s warning, about Turkish companies facing sanctions risk, if they deal…