Motorbike-riding gunman kills 2 Yemeni soldiers in Taiz
May 15, 2019, at 10:07 am
Aden, Yemen, May 15 (Xinhua/UNI) Two Yemeni soldiers were shot dead by an unidentified gunman in the country's southwestern province of Taiz on Tuesday, a security official told Xinhua.
UK cross-party talks to continue amid Brexit impasse
May 15, 2019, at 10:05 am
London, May 15 (Xinhua/UNI) The talks between Britain's ruling and opposition parties over Brexit will continue on Wednesday after leaders had "constructive and useful" talks.
Militants shelled 9 settlements in 2 Syrian provinces over past 24 hours : Russian Military
May 15, 2019, at 10:02 am
Moscow, May 15 (Sputnik/UNI) Militants attacked nine settlements in the Syrian provinces of Latakia and Hama over the past 24 hours, the Russian center for Syrian reconciliation said on Tuesday.
US-led coalition on 'High Alert' over possible threats to US forces in Iraq : CENTCOM
May 15, 2019, at 09:59 am
Washington, May 15 (Sputnik/UNI) The US-led coalition is on high alert as it monitors credible threats to American forces in Iraq, US Central Command spokesman Bill Urban said in a statement.
Putin told Pompeo about difficult course of Afghan conflict settlement : Kremlin Aide
May 15, 2019, at 09:56 am
Sochi, May 15 (Sputnik/UNI) Russian President Vladimir Putin told US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo during the Tuesday talks that settlement of the Afghan conflict was a difficult process as well as pointed out the need to reach progress and boost cooperation on the issue, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov told reporters.
US border wall construction to cause ‘Irreversible Damage’ to environment : Advocacy Group
May 15, 2019, at 09:53 am
Washington, May 15 (Sputnik/UNI) The Trump Administration’s plan to suspend or waive more than 40 environmental laws in order to extend its proposed border wall across two US states will damage ecosystems and harm wildlife, the Center for Biological Diversity (CBD) said in a press release.
Pence discusses China, Venezuela with Canadian PM Trudeau : White House
May 15, 2019, at 09:48 am
Washington, May 14 (Sputnik/UNI) US Vice President Mike Pence and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau discussed the ongoing humanitarian and political crisis in Venezuela as well as China’s coercive economic practices, the White House said in readout of their phone call on Tuesday.
Trump dismisses report about US considering sending 120,000 troops to combat Iran
May 15, 2019, at 09:44 am
Washington, May 15 (Xinhua/UNI) US President Donald Trump on Tuesday dismissed a New York Times report about US top security officials reviewing a plan to send as many as 120,000 troops to the Middle East to counter Iran.
May 15, 2019, at 09:08 am
New York, May 15 (IBNS): Visiting Fiji for the first time as Secretary-General, António Guterres outlined two “fundamental challenges” facing leaders attending the Pacific Islands Forum on Thursday, namely climate change and the world’s rising ocean, which threatens to submerge low-lying nations.
May 15, 2019, at 09:04 am
New York, May 15 (IBNS): Myanmar’s military commanders must answer charges of war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide in a credible court, a United Nations Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Myanmar (FFM) said on Tuesday, urging the international community to cut off all financial and other support to them.
UN monitoring team in Yemen verifies pullout of armed forces from crucial port zones
May 15, 2019, at 08:59 am
New York, May 15 (IBNS): The UN team set up to monitor the ceasefire agreement between warring parties in Yemen has formally verified the pullout of armed Ansar Allah, or Houthi forces, from port zones in the country that are crucial to the flow of humanitarian aid, describing cooperation they have received so far as “very good.”
May 15, 2019, at 08:53 am
New York, May 15 (IBNS): Growing instances of religious-based violence in the North Western Province of Sri Lanka have prompted two United Nations Special Advisers to call for an end to “hateful attacks” directed towards the country’s Muslim minority.
Kabul: 4 inmates killed, several wounded during a clash in Pul-e-Charkhi prison
May 15, 2019, at 08:41 am
Kabul, May 15 (IBNS): A clash broke out in the Pul-e-Charkhi prison in Afghanistan capital Kabul city and left at least four inmates dead, media reports said on Wednesday.
Indonesia on alert as monkeypox case confirmed in neighboring Singapore
May 14, 2019, at 06:18 pm
Jakarta, May 14 (Xinhua/UNI) Indonesia is taking precautionary measures to prevent the spread of the monkeypox virus into the country, after a case was confirmed in neighboring Singapore earlier this month.
US decides to deport 65 Pakistanis
May 14, 2019, at 05:04 pm
Washington, May 14 (UNI) Two weeks after the Trump administration imposed visa sanctions on Pakistan, a special chartered plane will take some 65 Pakistani citizens home as they have been deported by the United States.
Chinese province bans smartphones in college classes
May 14, 2019, at 04:59 pm
Nanchang, May 14 (Xinhua/UNI) The eastern Chinese province of Jiangxi has taken a rare stance against smartphones and tablet computers by banning their use in university classes unless for academic purposes.
Nepal: Everest season kicks off with summit success
May 14, 2019, at 04:40 pm
Kathmandu, May 14 (UNI) The 2019 Everest climbing season officially began on Tuesday with eight high-altitude Nepali climbing guides making it to the peak.
UK national crime agency needs extra $3.5Bln to tackle crime spike - Statement
May 14, 2019, at 04:36 pm
Moscow, May 14 (Sputnik) UK National Crime Agency (NCA) Director General Lynne Owens has called on government ministers to allocate an additional 2.7 billion pounds ($3.5 billion) to address the increase in serious and organized crime in the United Kingdom, the NCA said in a statement.
Somali security forces kill 14 al-Shabab militants in foiled attack
May 14, 2019, at 04:31 pm
Mogadishu, May 14 (Xinhua/UNI) Somali security forces killed 14 al-Shabab militants after they foiled a terrorist attack by the terrorist group in Bariire town in southern region, the government said on Tuesday.
US actress Felicity Huffman pleads guilty in college admissions scandal
May 14, 2019, at 04:29 pm
Washington, May 14 (Xinhua/UNI) US actress Felicity Huffman has pleaded guilty to federal charges, admitting that she shelled out thousands of dollars to a fixer who helped boost her daughter's college admission hopes.
Sri Lanka violence: 2 people arrested
May 14, 2019, at 04:05 pm
Colombo, May 14 (IBNS): Amid reports of violence in Sri Lankan, police have arrested two people in connection with the incidents, media reports said.
May 14, 2019, at 10:13 am
Brussels, May 14 (IBNS): Members of the European Parliament on Monday released “Religious Minorities in Pakistan” report which highlighted the plight and persecution of religious minorities in Pakistan.
Brazil bans entry to violent fans for Copa America
May 14, 2019, at 10:00 am
Rio De Janeiro, May 14 (Xinhua/UNI) Football fans with a history of violence have been barred from entering Brazil as the government moves to ensure public safety during the Copa America.
Facebook to raise pay for content moderators of graphic, violent posts
May 14, 2019, at 09:56 am
San Francisco, May 14 (Xinhua/UNI) Facebook said Monday that it is raising hourly pay for its content moderators who are working under harsh conditions to keep violent or graphic posts out of the reach of its users.
Trump vows Iran to face 'Bad Problem' if it attacks any oil tankers
May 14, 2019, at 09:51 am
Washington, May 14 (Sputnik/UNI) US President Donald Trump vowed on Monday that Iran would suffer a "bad problem" if it decides to attack any oil tankers in the Middle East.
Three IS militants killed in western Iraq
May 14, 2019, at 09:49 am
Baghdad, May 14 (Xinhua/UNI) Iraqi forces on Monday killed three Islamic State (IS) militants in an operation in the western province of Anbar, a security official said.
Two terrorists surrender, 3 terror suspects arrested in Algeria: ministry
May 14, 2019, at 09:47 am
Algiers, May 14 (Xinhua/UNI) Two terrorists surrendered to Algerian authorities while three terror suspects were arrested in the western province of Tlemcen, the Defense Ministry said Monday.
Trump says to meet Putin, Xi at G20 in Japan next month
May 14, 2019, at 09:44 am
Washington, May 14 (Sputnik/UNI) US President Donald Trump told reporters on Monday that he will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin at the G20 summit in Osaka, Japan in June.
Trump says he has not made decision on tariffs on additional $325Bln in Chinese imports
May 14, 2019, at 09:40 am
Washington, May 14 (Sputnik/UNI) US President Donald Trump told reporters on Monday that he has not yet decided on whether he would impose tariffs on an additional $325 billion of imports from China.
At least 5 killed, over a dozen buried in mine collapse in western Indonesia
May 14, 2019, at 09:38 am
Jakarta, May 13 (Xinhua/UNI) At least five miners were killed and over a dozen others were buried after a traditional gold mine collapsed in Indonesia's western West Java province, a disaster agency official said here on Monday.