Afghan Woman Dead, Over 60 Wounded In Explosions Outside U.S. Military Airbase

KABUL, Dec 12 (NNN-XINHUA) – Several militants and one Afghan woman were killed and 62 civilians wounded, after assailants launched bomb attacks in Bagram district, eastern province of Parwan. Two massive explosions occurred roughly at 05:50 a.m. local time, when the first group of attackers exploded two car bombs outside…

Japan’s Nuclear Watchdog Green-Lights Plan For Reactors To Be Scrapped In Fukui

TOKYO, Dec 12 (NNN-NHK) – Japan’s Nuclear Regulation Authority (NRA), green-lit plans for two reactors at the Oi nuclear power plant in Fukui Prefecture to be scrapped. The plant’s operator, Kansai Electric Power Co., believed, decommissioning of the reactors would be cheaper than the costs necessary to upgrade them, to…

Chinese nationals found in furniture, washing machine in US human smuggling attempt

SAN DIEGO, Dec 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A human smuggling attempt was uncovered where 11 people were found hidden in various pieces of furniture and a washing machine, United States border officials said. The Chinese nationals were concealed in a truck that had arrived from Mexico, the US Customs and Border Protection…

Gasoline Consumption In Iran Drops 22 Percent After Price Hike

TEHRAN, Dec 12 (NNN-IRNA) – Daily consumption of gasoline in Iran fell by 22 percent, since Nov 15, when the government rationed gasoline and raised the price. Iran raised 50 percent of gasoline prices and rationed its use to 60 litres for each car per month, seeking to curb gasoline…

China Remains Oman’s Largest Oil Importer In Nov

MUSCAT, Oman, Dec 12 (NNN-ONA) – An official Omani report said, on Wednesday that, China remained Oman’s largest oil importer in Nov, as 92.99 percent of Oman’s oil exports were taken by China. China’s crude imports from Oman grew by 1.03 percent in Nov, month on month, according to the…

US warns N.Korea of consequences for ‘Christmas gift’

UNITED NATIONS, Dec 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States on Wednesday warned North Korea of consequences if it makes good on threats of a spectacular weapons test in the New Year, while offering flexibility if it stays in talks. Frustrated by the lack of sanctions relief after three summits with…

Update: Death Toll Rises To Eight In Volcanic Eruption In New Zealand

WELLINGTON, Dec 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Two more people (Australian brothers) died in hospital overnight, following the volcanic eruption on White Island, bringing the death toll to eight, local police said, today. “One was treated at Middlemore Hospital and one at Waikato Hospital. Police remain focused on supporting families at this…

India Passes Controversial Citizenship Bill (CAB) In Upper House Of Parliament

NEW DELHI, Dec 12 (NNN-PTI) – The upper house of Indian parliament, or Rajya Sabha, passed the controversial Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB), Wednesday evening, officials said. The bill will grant citizenship to illegal immigrants belonging to six religions – Hinduism, Sikhism, Buddhism, Jainism, Parsi and Christianity – from neighbouring Bangladesh,…

Suu Kyi Set To Speak In Myanmar’s Defence In Genocide Case

THE HAGUE, Dec 11 (NNN-MNA) – Aung San Suu Kyi is set to speak out in Myanmar’s defence, at the United Nation’s (UN) top court on Wednesday (today), a day after the former democracy icon was urged to “stop the genocide” against Rohingya Muslims. Once hailed internationally for her defiance…

US hopes North Korea abides by commitments: Sec of State Pompeo

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo WASHINGTON, Dec 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo voiced hope that North Korea would not carry out a nuclear or long-range missile test while Pyongyang demands US concessions by year-end. Pompeo said that the United States was working to “try to…
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