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Kuwaiti Women To Enlist In The Army In ‘Combat Roles’

KUWAIT CITY, Dec 19 (NNN-KUNA) – It is the talk of the town. Its a new development for Kuwaiti women…

Rocket Attack Targets Green Zone In Baghdad

BAGHDAD, Dec 19 (NNN-NINA) – Two Katyusha rockets were fired early today, on the heavily fortified Green Zone that houses…

Four Dead After Sea Plane Crashes Near Brisbane

SYDNEY, Dec 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Four people died, after a light sea plane crashed into the ocean near Brisbane, the…

Death Toll In Philippines From Typhoon Rai Rises To 65

MANILA, Dec 19 (NNN-PNA) – The death toll from Typhoon Rai that battered the Philippines earlier this week has climbed…

Update: Death Toll In Philippine Province From Typhoon Rai Rises To 49: Local Official

MANILA, Dec 19 (NNN-PNA) – At least 49 people have been killed in the Philippine province of Bohol, after Typhoon…

Three Terrorists Killed, Security Official Injured In Shootout In NW Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Dec 19 (NNN-APP) – Three terrorists, including a commander, were killed, and one security official was injured, during an…

Cambodia Inaugurates China-Aided Stadium With Sports Parade, Martial Arts, Dances

PHNOM PENH, Dec 19 (NNN-AKP) – Cambodia yesterday inaugurated a China-funded national stadium, in the northern suburbs of the capital,…

Thousands Evacuated As Floods Hit Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Thousands of people were evacuated, as continuous heavy rain caused severe floodings in several…

Typhoon Rai Exits Philippines, Death Toll Rises To 31

MANILA, Dec 19 (NNN-PNA) – “I can hear the strong wind howling, as it peels off the iron sheets of…

Palestine Welcomes UNGA’s Backing Of Palestinians’ Right To Self-Determination

RAMALLAH, Dec 19 (NNN-WAFA) – Palestine welcomed the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)’s vote, in favour of a resolution endorsing…