Sri Lanka Opens First Wax Museum With Figures Of World Leaders

COLOMBO, Nov 14 (NNN-SLNEWS) – Sri Lanka opened a wax museum in the North Central Province of Polonnaruwa, the president’s office said, Thursday. The museum, similar to the world famous Madam Tussaud, was declared open, in association with the Polonnaruwa Museum of Ancient Technology. With wax figures of all Sri…

Hazardous Air Quality Forces Authorities To Shut Down Schools In India’s Delhi

NEW DELHI, Nov 14 (NNN-PTI) – All schools in Delhi will be shut down on Nov 14 and 15 (today and tomorrow), in the wake of extreme air pollution levels prevailing in the city, said the Environment Pollution (Prevention & Control) Authority (EPCA). Keeping in mind the hazardous exposure of…

Suu Kyi among top Myanmar officials named in Argentine lawsuit over crimes against Rohingya

President of The Burmese Rohingya Organisation UK (BROUK), Tun Khin (Front) and Argentine human rights lawyer Tomas Ojea after filing a lawsuit naming Aung San Suu Kyi over crimes against Rohingya BUENOS AIRES, Nov 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Former democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi is among several top Myanmar officials…

Kindergartens, Primary Schools Closed In Iran’s Capital Over Serious Air Pollution

TEHRAN, Nov 14 (NNN-IRNA) – Iranian authorities closed kindergartens and primary schools, on Wednesday, over serious air pollution in Iran’s capital, Tehran, Eghtesad Online news website reported. The announcement was made by Tehran’s Governor, Anoushirvan Mohseni-Bandpay, according to the report. The density of toxic pollutants has been steadily increasing since…

China writes off Ghana’s debt

Ghana vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia with Chinese Vice-Premier, Sun Chunlan. Photo courtesy of GNA ACCRA, Nov 14 (NNN-GNA) — The Chinese government has decided to cancel a 250 million Yuan debt owed it by Ghana. In addition, the world super power has given the government 300 million Yuan grant to assist in its…

Australian Bush-fire Death Toll Rises To Four

SYDNEY, Nov 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) – A man’s body has been found, in burnt-out bush-land in the Australian state of New South Wales, authorities said today (Thursday), taking the death toll of an ongoing bush-fire, to four. Police believe the remains are that of a 58-year-old man, who lived in a…

Pres Bolsonaro says China part of Brazil’s future

BRASILIA, Nov 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) — China is increasingly part of Brazil’s future, President Jair Bolsonaro said, signaling a more pragmatic approach to the Latin American country’s biggest trade partner. Standing alongside Chinese President Xi Jinping in the Brazilian capital of Brasilia, Bolsonaro said he hoped the two countries could not…

UN-Backed Fund Earmarks 39 Million USD To Tackle Climate Change In Nepal

UNITED NATIONS, Nov 14 (NNN-NEPALNEWS) – More than 39 million U.S. dollars in funding was approved on Wednesday, for a project that will build resilience and mitigate the effects of climate change, benefiting nearly one million Nepalis, the UN-backed Green Climate Fund (GCF) said. Co-funding the initiative, Nepal’s Ministry of…

Iran Condemns Israel’s Killing Of Palestinians

TEHRAN, Nov 14 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry, strongly condemned Israel’s attack on the Gaza Strip, and the assassination of the leader of Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Tehran Times daily reported. Foreign Ministry Spokesman, Abbas Mousavi said, Israeli rulers should be brought to international courts as “war criminals.” Mousavi lauded what…

Pilot Injured As Fire Fighting Helicopter Crash-Lands In Australia

SYDNEY, Nov 13 (NNN-XINHUA) – A water bombing helicopter crash-landed, while battling fires in the Australian state of Queensland, injuring the pilot today (Wednesday). The pilot was treated by paramedics for minor injuries and transferred to a nearby hospital. Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) received reports at approximately 1:50 p.m. that…
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