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French Pres Macron says Australian PM lied to him over subs spat; Morrison says not true

  ROME, Nov 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — French President Emmanuel Macron said Australia’s prime minister outright lied to him over a…

Last seven years on track to be hottest on record: UN

   GLASGOW, Nov 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The years from 2015 to 2021 are on track to be the seven hottest…

6.2 Magnitude Quake Strikes Western Indonesia, No Tsunami Alert Issued

JAKARTA, Nov 2 (NNN-ANTARA) – An earthquake, with a magnitude of 6.2, jolted Indonesia’s western North Sumatra province early today,…

Iran Urges U.S. To Take “Practical” Measures For Holding Talks

TEHRAN, Nov 2 (NNN-IRNA) – For any form of talks with the U.S., Washington should first take “practical” steps, Iranian…

Japan’s Ruling LDP-Komeito Coalition Retains Majority Of Lower House Seats

TOKYO, Nov 1 (NNN-NHK) – Japan’s ruling coalition of Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and Komeito, retained a comfortable majority of…

Taliban Supreme Leader Makes Debut In Kandahar

KANDAHAR, Nov 1 (NNN-BIA) – The Taliban’s elusive leader, Mullah Haibatullah Akhundzada, made his debut in the group’s birthplace, Kandahar…

“Dune” Tops North American Box Office For Second Straight Weekend

LOS ANGELES, Nov 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ science fiction film “Dune,” took the top spot…

5.2-Magnitude Quake Strikes Japan’s Ibaraki Prefecture, No Tsunami Warning Issued

TOKYO, Nov 1 (NNN-NHK) – An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.2, today struck Japan’s Ibaraki Prefecture, according to the…

India Bans Firecrackers Near Capital Before Diwali

NEW DELHI, Nov 1 (NNN-PTI) – Authorities in the northern Indian state of Haryana, yesterday banned the sale and use…

Voting For Japan’s General Election Started As PM Kishida Seeks Mandate

TOKYO, Nov 1 (NNN-NHK) – Voting for Japan’s general election began yesterday morning, with Prime Minister, Fumio Kishida, seeking a…