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Singapore ‘reiterates’ call for Malaysia to withdraw vessels after Polaris-Pireas collision Asia
  • February 11, 2019

Singapore ‘reiterates’ call for Malaysia to withdraw vessels after Polaris-Pireas collision

SINGAPORE, Feb 11 (NNN-CNA) — Following the collision between a Greece-registered ship and a Malaysian government vessel on Saturday in Singapore territorial waters…
New Zealand wildfire expected to burn for weeks Asia
  • February 11, 2019

New Zealand wildfire expected to burn for weeks

WELLINGTON, Feb 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A large New Zealand wildfire isexpected to burn for weeks longer but has moved away…
China: US team in Beijing for trade talks Americas
  • February 11, 2019

China: US team in Beijing for trade talks

BEIJING, Feb 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US negotiators were in Beijing on Monday for another round of talks on a trade…
Bangladesh: Rohingya Refugees Facing Threat of Ethnic Cleansing Seek Safety Asia
  • February 11, 2019

Bangladesh: Rohingya Refugees Facing Threat of Ethnic Cleansing Seek Safety

DHAKA, Feb 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Bangladesh foreign minister said the main objective regarding the Rohingya refugees is the assurance of their…
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  • February 11, 2019

Abdurehim Heyit Chinese video disproves Uighur musician’s death

A screenshot of the footage appearing to show Mr Heyit BEIJING,  Feb 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) —  Chinese state media have released…
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  • February 10, 2019

Pakistan and Malaysia can work together in developing blue economy, says PN Navy Chief

By Syed Azwan Syed Ali KARACHI, Feb 10 (Bernama) — Malaysia and Pakistan could help each other in the development of…
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  • February 10, 2019

Bernama among signatories of “News Agencies” Tolerance Charter

By M. Saraswathi DUBAI, Feb 10 (NNN-Bernama) — The Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) is among the signatories of the…
Afghan forces destroy 4 heroin labs in restive province Asia
  • February 10, 2019

Afghan forces destroy 4 heroin labs in restive province

KABUL, Feb 10 (NNN-Xinhua) — Afghan security forces have destroyed four heroin manufacturing labs following a joint operation in eastern…
Mongolia to hold ice festival to attract foreign tourists Asia
  • February 10, 2019

Mongolia to hold ice festival to attract foreign tourists

ULAN BATOR, Feb 10 (NNN-Xinhua) — Mongolia will hold an annual ice festival called “The Blue Pearl 2019” on March…
Pakistani gov’t to initiate process for wildlife protection Asia
  • February 10, 2019

Pakistani gov’t to initiate process for wildlife protection

ISLAMABAD, Feb 10 (NNN-Xinhua) — The Pakistani government is pondering to make strict laws to ensure wildlife protection and stop…