Egypt’s ousted president Mohammed Morsi dies during trial

CAIRO, June 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Former Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi, the first democratically elected head of state in Egypt’s modern history, died on Monday (Jun 17) aged 67 after collapsing in a Cairo court while on trial on espionage charges, authorities said. Morsi, a top figure in the now-banned Muslim…

N.K. leader says negotiations with U.S. are first step to recognition as nuclear power: report

SEOUL, June 17 (NNN-Yonhap) — North Korean leader Kim Jong-un told military leaders last year that talks with the United States are the “first step” to solidifying Pyongyang’s status as a nuclear power, a news report said Monday. Kim made the remarks in a meeting with key military commanders, Voice…

US extends waiver for Iraq to import energy from Iran

BAGHDAD, June 15 (NNN-ANADOLU) –  The US administration extended its sanction waiver for Iraq to import energy from Iran for three more months, an Iraqi official said Sunday The Member of Foreign Relations Committee of the Iraqi Parliament Milhan al-Mikotar told Anadolu Agency that Washington allowed Iraq to import Iranian…

Argentina, Uruguay restoring power after massive blackout

A man walks his dog past closed stores, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Photo courtesy of Telesur BUENOS AIRES, June 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Electricity services have been restored to more than 50 per cent of Argentina and Uruguay following a massive blackout that left around 48 million people without power on…

Houthi Drone Attacks Continue to Target Airport in Saudi Arabia

RIYADAH, June 16 (NNN-TELESUR) – The Houthi-run al-Masirah TV station reported on Saturday that the movement has launched fresh drone strikes on airports in Jizan and Abha regions of Saudi Arabia. The Qasif K2 drones struck the control rooms in Jizan airport as well as the refueling station in Abha, according to…

Senegal police detain protesters amid outcry over gas deal

DAKAR, June 15 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) -Senegalese riot police fired tear gas and detained more than 20 people on Friday, at an unsanctioned protest in Dakar over a BBC report of allegations the president’s brother was involved in fraud related to two offshore gas blocks developed by BP PLC. Prosecutors have said they will open…

Over 600 US companies urge Trump to resolve trade dispute with China

WASHINGTON, June 14 (NNN-ANADOLU) – U.S. companies have sent a letter on Thursday to President Donald Trump saying that tariffs on China will have a negative long-term impact on American businesses. Some 600 American retailers, farmers, and manufacturers, which include Walmart and Levi Strauss, signed the letter, and urged Trump to forego levies on Beijing…

China will fight to end if U.S keeps escalating trade frictions

BEIJING, June 14 (NNN-Xinhua) — “China will fight to the end if the United States continues to escalate trade frictions,” the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) said Thursday. China will not give ground on issues of principle during bilateral economic and trade talks, which are clearly stated in a white paper…

Two tankers struck in suspected attacks in Gulf of Oman

An oil tanker off the coast of the Gulf emirate of Fujairah. Photo courtesy of Karim Sahib DUBAI, June 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Two tankers were hit in suspected attacks in the Gulf of Oman and the crew have been evacuated, shipping sources said on Thursday , a month after a…

Cyclone Vayu turns “very severe”, advances towards Gujarat

MUMBAI, June 13 (NNN-PTI) – Mumbai and some neighbouring coastal areas of Maharashtra witnessed a windy Wednesday morning as cyclone ‘Vayu’ turned into a “very severe cyclonic storm”, the weather department said. As the cyclone continued to progress towards Saurashtra and Kutch regions of neighbouring Gujarat, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) upgraded its severity condition.…
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