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US shares UN embargo bid on Iran with Russia

UNITED NATIONS, June 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States said it had shared a draft UN resolution with rival Russia…

Covid-19: US sues Chinese firm over half-million ‘fake’ N95 masks

WASHINGTON, June 6, 2020 (BSS/AFP) – The US Justice Department sued a Chinese company for selling nearly a half million…

Global race protests mark George Floyd’s death

WASHINGTON, June 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Taking a knee, chanting andignoring social distancing measures, outraged protesters from Sydneyto London kicked off…

US Pres Trump threatens EU, China tariffs over lobster duties

BANGOR (Maine, US), June 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — President Donald Trump threatened to impose tariffs against the European Union and China…

Afghan Fighting, Roadside Bomb Kill 15, Including 11 Police In Badakhshan

FAIZABAD, June 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) – At least 15 fighters, including 11 local police personnel were confirmed dead, as a clash…

Four Soldiers Killed, 17 Wounded In Clash With Rebels In Southern Philippines

MANILA, June 6 (NNN-PNA) – Four soldiers were killed and 17 others wounded, in a clash with about 40 suspected…

Iraq Signs Two-Year Deal To Continue Importing Electricity From Iran

BAGHDAD, June 6 (NNN-NINA) – Iraq signed a two-year contract to extend the import of electricity from neighbouring Iran, the…

UN Chief Asks Entire World To Change Course On Environment

UNITED NATIONS, June 6 (NNN-XINHUA) – UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, asked the world to change course on environment. “We are…

COVID-19 Cases Continue Surging In South Asia As India Reports Highest Daily Spike Of New Cases

HONG KONG, June 6 (NNN-XINHUA) – The number of COVID-19 cases are rising fast in South Asia, as India reports…

Philippines: Pres Duterte renews threat to kill drug dealers after big bust

President Rodrigo Duterte MANILA, June 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte renewed on Friday a threat to kill drug…