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Ship Catches Fire In Central Indonesia, All Passengers Rescued

JAKARTA, Aug 17 (NNN-ANTARA) – A ship carrying at least 34 people, caught fire in the waters off Sulawesi Tenggara…

Shops, Markets Remain Closed In Kabul As Desperate People Crowd Airport

KABUL, Aug 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Shops, markets and schools remained closed today, in the Afghan capital of Kabul, and earlier…

UN Chief Calls For Efforts To Uphold Human Rights In Afghanistan, Stem Terrorism

UNITED NATIONS, Aug 17 (NNN-XINHUA) – United Nations (UN) Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, called for efforts to uphold human rights in…

Four Javanese Rhino Babies Born In Indonesia’s National Park

JAKARTA, Aug 17 (NNN-ANTARA) – Four Javanese rhinoceros’ babies were born in the forest of Indonesia’s Ujung Kulon National Park,…

Pakistan Promotes Inclusive Political Settlement In Afghanistan, Evacuation Of Personnel: Ambassador

UNITED NATIONS, Aug 17 (NNN-XINHUA) – Pakistan is actively promoting an inclusive political settlement in Afghanistan and helping evacuate diplomats,…

Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Resigns

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 (NNN-Bernama) — Muhyiddin Yassin today resigned as the Malaysian prime minister, saying he no longer commanded…

Six Dead As Microbus Falls Into Canal In Cox’s Bazar

COX’S BAZAR, Aug 15 (NNN-BSS) – Six people were killed when a microbus fell into a canal in the Vendibazar…

First Giant Panda Birth In Singapore Announced

SINGAPORE, Aug 15 (NNN-CNA) – Singapore saw the first giant panda birth on its land yesterday, said a press release…

Only 65 Survivors Of Nanjing Massacre Remain

NANJING, Aug 15 (NNN-XINHUA) – Seven survivors of the Nanjing Massacre passed away this year, according to the Memorial Hall…

At Least 20 Dead, Seven Injured In Fuel Tanker Explosion In Lebanon, Red Cross Reports

BEIRUT, Aug 15 (NNN-NNA) – At least 20 people were killed and seven injured, after a fuel tanker explosion in…