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Iran’s Leader Warns U.S. Against Making “Nonsensical” Remarks On Tehran’s Uranium Enrichment

TEHRAN, May 21 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, yesterday, warned the United States against making “nonsensical” remarks, regarding…

Palace Museum Centennial Marked At UN With Stamp Launch, Exhibition

UNITED NATIONS, May 21 (NNN-XINHUA) – The Forbidden City, once the seat of Chinese emperors, was honoured on the global…

China Launched New Communication Satellite

WENCHANG, Hainan, May 21 (NNN-XINHUA) – China sent a new communication satellite into orbit yesterday, from the Wenchang Space Launch…

Bird flu: Brazil could resume chicken exports in 28 days, says Agriculture Minister Fávaro

BRASILIA, May 20 (NNN-AGENCIA BRASIL) — Brazil could resume chicken meat exports in 28 days if no new cases of…

Hungarian lawmakers approve bill to quit International Criminal Court

BUDAPEST, May 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Hungary’s parliament approved a bill on Tuesday that will start the country’s year-long withdrawal process…

30 Rescued After Boat Capsized Off Singapore

SINGAPORE, May 20 (NNN-XINHUA) – All 30 people on board an Indonesian-registered vessel were rescued today, after it capsized in…

Philippines’ Marcos Open For Reconciliation With Duterte Family

MANILA, May 20 (NNN-PNA) – Philippine President, Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos, yesterday expressed openness, to reconcile with the family of former…

Intense Heat Grips Eastern, Western Japan

TOKYO, May 20 (NNN-NHK) – Eastern and Western Japan are experiencing intense heat, with some areas expected to reach temperatures…

Singapore Reports 151 New HIV Cases Last Year, Over Half Diagnosed At Late Stage

SINGAPORE, May 20 (NNN-XINHUA) – Singapore reported 151 new human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) cases last year, with 78 of them…

Over 400 Afghan Inmates Set Free From Pakistan In Three Days

KABUL, May 20 (NNN-BNA) – A total of 438 Afghan inmates were released from Pakistani prisons and returned to Afghanistan…