World ‘failing’ to meet development goals: UN chief
UNITED NATIONS, June 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — War and funding shortfalls have hampered progress toward the United Nations’ flagship development goals…
Seven Dead In Landslides In Nepal
KATHMANDU, Jun 29 (NNN-XINHUA) – Seven people were killed today, in two landslides in western Nepal, local officials said. Five…
Man Arrested After Woman’s Body Found In Australia’s New South Wales
SYDNEY, Jun 29 (NNN-AAP) – A man has been arrested, after a woman’s body was located in Australia’s eastern state…
Two Tourists Killed In Accident In Malaysia’s Pahang State
KUALA LUMPUR, Jun 29 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Two tourists were killed, following an accident involving a tourist bus in Malaysia’s Pahang…
Former Indonesian Minister Faces 12-Year In Prison For Alleged Corruption
JAKARTA, Jun 29 (NNN-ANTARA) – Indonesia’s Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), called for a 12-year prison sentence and a fine of…
Mongolia donates food to vulnerable people in Cuba
HAVANA, June 29 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) — Mongolia contributed with one million dollars to the United Nations World Food Program (WFP)…
Australian PM Reveals Threat From Alleged Teen Terrorist
CANBERRA, Jun 29 (NNN-AAP) – Australia’s Prime Minister revealed, he and his family were threatened by an accused teenage terrorist.…
Another U.S. Soldier Charged With Sexual Assault In Okinawa
TOKYO, Jun 29 (NNN-NHK) – Public prosecutors in the southernmost Japan prefecture of Okinawa, have indicted a 21-year-old U.S. Marine,…
Voting Closed In Iran’s 14th Presidential Election
TEHRAN, Jun 29 (NNN-IRNA) – Voting for Iran’s 14th presidential election ended at midnight, after 16 straight hours, said Spokesman…
Uzbekistan Signs Off On Protocol To Build Nuclear Power Plant
TASHKENT, Jun 29 (NNN-UzA) – Uzbekistan and Russia, recently signed a protocol, on executing a contract for the construction of…