Europe

Forest fire area in Russia grows by 4,500 hectares per day – Forest Protection Service

  VLADIVOSTOK, May 16 (NNN-TASS) — The total area of forest fires in Russia has increased by 4,500 hectares over…

French city rekindles burkini row with pool rule change

 GRENOBLE (France), May 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Alpine city of Grenoble is set to reignite one of France’s recurring summer…

Future king Charles heads to Canada on queen’s behalf as public opinion shows more people suggest she should retire

   LONDON, May 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Prince Charles heads to Canada this week to represent head of state Queen Elizabeth…

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Envoy says Russian diplomats in US are threatened, enticed by FBI

WASHINGTON, May 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Russian diplomats in Washington are being threatened with violence and US intelligence services try to make…

Tunisia rescues 81 migrants headed to Europe from Libya

TUNIS, May  16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Tunisian navy said it rescued 81 migrants, one of them a woman, who had…

Russia-Ukraine conflict: NATO assures Ukraine open-ended military support against Russia

  KYIV, May 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — NATO pledged open-ended military support for Ukraine, as Finland hailed its “historic” bid to join the…

British Climber Summits Mt Qomolangma For Record 16 Times

KATHMANDU, May 16 (NNN-XINHUA) – British climber, Kenton Cool, yesterday broke his own record, by scaling the world’s highest peak,…

Iran Serious In Vienna Talks, But Not Trusting “Enemy”: Nuclear Negotiator

TEHRAN, May 16 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran’s chief nuclear negotiator, stressed yesterday that, although the Islamic republic is serious in the…

FAO Chief Calls On G7 To Take Steps On Food Shortages

ROME, May 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The head of the Rome-based United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), on Friday called…

81 Illegal Immigrants Rescued Off SE Tunisia

TUNIS, May 15 (NNN-TAP) – The Tunisian Maritime Guard, rescued 81 illegal immigrants of different nationalities, off the country’s southeast…