Russia, China make UN proposal to ease N.Korea sanctions

UNITED NATIONS, Dec 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Russia and China on Monday proposed easing sanctions against nuclear-armed North Korea, on condition the regime commits to Security Council resolutions on denuclearization of the Korean peninsula. The proposal, in a draft resolution which surprised several diplomatic missions, came the same day Washington’s top…

China and Europe are partners not rivals, says Chinese FM

BRUSSELS, Dec 17 (NNN-XINHUA) — China and Europe are partners, not rivals, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said in a speech here. “In recent years, we have heard an argument suggesting that China has become a rival of Europe in the economic field and should be subjected…

S.Korea’s ‘Parasite’ shortlisted for Oscars’ best international film

SEOUL, Dec 17 (NNN-YONHAP) — Bong Joon-ho’s black comedy “Parasite” was shortlisted for best international feature film at the upcoming Academy Awards, U.S. media reported Tuesday, raising hopes that it might become the first South Korean film to win an Oscar. According to the Hollywood Reporter and other entertainment news…

Indian PM Says Violent Protests On New Citizenship Act Unfortunate, Distressing

NEW DELHI, Dec 17 (NNN-PTI) – The ongoing violent protests on the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) were “unfortunate and deeply distressing,” Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, said. In a series of tweets, Modi allayed fears among countrymen, saying that the new act did not affect any citizen of India of…

Najib ordered the murder of Altantuya, alleges Azilah from death row

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (NNN) — In an exclusive report today, Malaysian website Malaysiakini said convicted killer Azilah Hadri, who is in death row in Kajang Prison, has alleged that the order to kill Altantuya Shaariibuu came from former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak and the latter’s close…

Afghan Forces Storm Taliban Hideout In S. Afghanistan, Set Free 12 Detainees

TIRIN KOT, Afghanistan, Dec 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The security forces stormed a Taliban militants’ hideout, in Shahidi Hasas district, of Afghanistan’s southern Uruzgan province, and rescued 12 detainees, all civilians, said an army statement, released here today, Monday. According to the statement, the special operations were launched early Monday, and…

Fiji Airways Receives Another A350 Plane

SUVA, Dec 16 (NNN-PIN) – Fiji Airways received another A350-XWB aircraft on Monday (today), which brings the national airline’s total fleet to 19 planes. “The additional 350-seat and 20-tonne cargo capacity will assist Fiji Airways achieve its strategic role in the Pacific region, to support and develop tourism and trade,”…

Bangladesh Celebrates 49th Victory Day

DHAKA, Dec 16 (NNN-BSS) – Bangladeshi President, Md Abdul Hamid, today took the salute from the armed forces at the National Parade Grounds, as the country celebrates its 49th victory day with due solemnity and rich tributes paid to the martyrs of the Liberation War of 1971. The victory day…

Climate Change, Global Warming Cause Drought In Laos: Experts

VIENTIANE, Dec 16 (NNN-KPL) – In recent years, the direct impact of climate change and global warming can be seen on the changing weather patterns in the world, including the recent droughts in Laos, said senior experts of Lao Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment. Vientiane Times on Monday (today)…

Embarrassment On Opening Weekend Of Sydney’s Long-Awaited Light Rail Line

SYDNEY, Dec 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) – It has been an embarrassing start to Sydney’s long-awaited light rail service, with a series of blunders and breakdowns over the weekend, resulting in a lower-than-expected turnout on Monday (today). Plagued by a number of scandals, since the construction process began in Oct, 2015, the…
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