Belarus Olympic Committee calls US sanctions ‘absurd’
MINSK, Aug 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Belarusian Olympic Committee (BOC) dismissed US sanctions, imposed against it for alleged facilitation of…
Poland’s ruling coalition crumbles as PM sacks junior partner
Leader of small right wing party Agreement Jaroslaw Gowin has been dismissed from the ruling coalition Wojtek WARSAW, Aug 11 (NNN-AGENCIES)…
Myanmar junta leader aims to solidify grip on power: UN
Myanmar’s junta chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing UNITED NATIONS, Aug 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The UN special envoy on Myanmar…
Iran Urges U.S. To Quit Pressure Policy
TEHRAN, Aug 10 (NNN-IRNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said yesterday that, the U.S. administration should give up the pressure…
UK: London’s Tower Bridge reopens to traffic after being stuck
LONDON, Aug 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) — London’s Tower Bridge reopened Tuesday to traffic, after a “technical failure” left the 19th-century landmark’s…
Covid-19: Britain to relax some travel restrictions for COP26
LONDON, Aug 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Britain will relax some travel restrictions to help delegates attend the UN climate conference in…
Covid-19: US CDC urges avoiding travel to France, Iceland, Israel, Thailand
WASHINGTON, Aug 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warned against travel to Israel, France,…
Greece fires: PM apologises as blazes rage on Evia Island
Hundreds of firefighters are struggling to control the blaze on Evia ATHENS, Aug 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Greece’s prime minister has apologised…
Trial over Iran 1988 mass murder begins in Sweden
STOCKHOLM, Aug 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) — An Iranian official accused of involvement in the 1988 execution of thousands of political dissidents…
China Becoming Greener Faster Than Any Other Country, Says BBC
LONDON, Aug 10 (NNN-XINHUA) – China is leading the world in transitioning to a clean energy future, and its manufacturing…