Myanmar's security forces counter attack ethnic insurgents in western state
Apr 21, 2019, at 10:10 am
Yangon, Apr 21 (UNI): Myanmar's security forces have launched a counter-attack against the insurgent group, the Arakan Army (AA), in its regional military headquarters in Rakhine state, the Office of the Commander-in-Chief of the Defense Services said.
Death toll from two buildings' collapse in Brazil's Rio de Janeiro reaches 22: Reports
Apr 21, 2019, at 09:56 am
Caracas, Apr 21 (Sputnik): The death toll from the collapse of two illegally built residential buildings in a favela in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro has raised to 22 from previous 18, local media have reported.
Tripoli's Mitiga International Airport says closed over security concerns
Apr 21, 2019, at 07:37 am
Moscow, Apr 21 (Sputnik/UNI) The airspace above the Mitiga International Airport, located in the Libyan capital of Tripoli, has been closed over security concerns, the airport said in statement on Sunday.
Rwanda discovers 15 bodies from DR Congo boat accident
Apr 21, 2019, at 07:32 am
Kigali, Apr 20 (Xinhua/UNI) Rwanda discovered 15 bodies that were washed down into the Rwanda's side of Lake Kivu from a recent boat accident on the side of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), a local official said Saturday.
Algerian court summons former PM, finance minister over corruption charges
Apr 21, 2019, at 07:29 am
Algiers, Apr 21 (Xinhua/UNI) An Algerian court on Saturday summoned former Prime Minister Ahmed Ouyahia and current Finance Minister Mohamed Loukal for an investigation on corruption.
4 wounded in landmine blast in southwestern Tunisia
Apr 21, 2019, at 07:26 am
Tunis, Apr 21 (Xinhua/UNI) The Tunisian authorities said a landmine explosion wounded four civilians in Orbata mountain in Tunisia's southwestern province of Gafsa on Saturday.
Gunmen kill 2 in north Nigeria
Apr 21, 2019, at 07:23 am
Lagos, Apr 21 (Xinhua/UNI) A group of unidentified gunmen in the early hours of Saturday invaded a recreational center in Kaduna state, north Nigeria, and killed two tourists, including a woman.
Two teenage men arrested in connection with journalist's killing in Londonderry
Apr 21, 2019, at 07:11 am
London, Apr 21 (Xinhua/UNI) Two teenage men were arrested under the Terrorism Act related to journalist Lyra McKee's killing, Police Service of Northern Ireland announced Saturday.
French Police detain over 120 people amid Yellow Vest rallies in Paris
Apr 20, 2019, at 06:34 pm
Moscow, Apr 20 (Sputnik/UNI) French police detained 126 people during yellow vest demonstrations in Paris on Saturday, the 23d consecutive weekend of national protests throughout the country, Le Figaro newspaper reported.
Afghanistan: ISIS leader Abu Haidar and his 7 others killed during fight with security forces
Apr 20, 2019, at 06:20 pm
Kabul, Apr 20 (IBNS): A leader of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria Khurasan (ISIS-K), who was identified as Abu Haidar, and his seven fighters were killed while they were engaged in a fight with security forces in Afghanistan's Nangarhar province, media reports said on Saturday.
China mulls amendment to securities law
Apr 20, 2019, at 05:25 pm
Beijing, Apr 20 (Xinhu/UNI) A draft amendment to the Securities Law was submitted on Saturday to a bimonthly session of the National People's Congress Standing Committee, China's top legislature, for a third reading.
Afghanistan: Suicide bombers attack telecommunication ministry compound in Kabul
Apr 20, 2019, at 04:42 pm
Kabul, Apr 20 (IBNS): A group of suicide bombers launched a coordinated attack targeting the Ministry of Telecommunications and Information Technology in Afghanistan capital Kabul city on Saturday, media reports said.
China determined to end poverty by 2020
Apr 20, 2019, at 11:47 am
Beijing, Apr 20 (UNI) Chinese President Xi Jinping is determined to end all of the poverty in China by 2020.
Afghanistan: 5 NDS personnel killed in Herat blast
Apr 20, 2019, at 06:53 am
Kabul, Apr 20 (IBNS): At least five National Directorate of Security (NDS) personnel were killed in a blast which rocked western Herat province of Afghanistan on Friday, media reports said on Saturday.
Apr 20, 2019, at 06:44 am
New York, Apr 20 (IBNS): More than 305,000 children in Mozambique are losing out on lessons at school since the devastating floods caused by Cyclone Idai, which struck southeast Africa just over a month ago.
South Africa: 13 killed as church wall collapses during Easter service
Apr 19, 2019, at 08:01 pm
Capte Town, Apr 19 (UNI): At least 13 people have died and many were injured when a wall collapsed in South Africa at the start of an Easter service at a Pentecostal church.
Afghan President's palace says intra-Afghan talks in Qatar canceled
Apr 19, 2019, at 06:32 pm
Moscow, Apr 19 (Sputnik/UNI) The much anticipated talks between the Afghan government's delegation and Taliban, which were scheduled for April 20-21 in Qatar, have been canceled, the Afghan president's palace said on Friday.
Moon Jae-in, Shavkat Mirziyoyev participate in negotiations
Apr 19, 2019, at 06:29 pm
Tashkent. Apr 19 (IBNS): After the official welcoming ceremony, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and the President of the Republic of Korea Moon Jae-in held negotiations in a contracted and extended formats.
Leaders of Uzbekistan and S. Korea agree to upgrade ties, boost cooperation
Apr 19, 2019, at 06:27 pm
Tashkent, Apr 19 (IBNS): The leaders of South Korea and Uzbekistan agreed Friday to upgrade their bilateral relationship to a special strategic partnership, also vowing efforts to further expand their economic cooperation.
Donald Trump to be first foreign leader to meet Japan's new emperor
Apr 19, 2019, at 06:16 pm
Washington, Apr 18 (Xinhua) US President Donald Trump and his wife Melania will travel to Japan at the end of May as the country's first state guests to meet the newly enthroned emperor, the White House said late Thursday.
Church collapses in South Africa, killing 13
Apr 19, 2019, at 06:10 pm
Cape Town, Apr 19 (Xinhua/UNI) A Pentecostal church collapsed due to heavy rains in eastern South Africa, killing at least 13 people and injuring 16 others, local authorities said Friday.
Bangladesh: Constable held with yaba tablets
Apr 19, 2019, at 05:58 pm
Dhaka, Apr 19 (IBNS): Two people, including a constable of Criminal Investigation Department (CID), were arrested with 990 yaba tablets close to Bangladesh capital Dhaka city, media reports said on Friday.
One killed, 1 injured in leopard attack in Sri Lanka's national park
Apr 19, 2019, at 05:57 pm
Colombo, Apr 19 (Xinhua/UNI) One person was killed and another sustained serious injuries when a leopard attacked a group of laborers inside Sri Lanka's Kumana National Park, located in the southeast of the island country on Thursday evening, local media reported Friday.
Two dead, 8 injured after elderly driver plows into pedestrians in Tokyo
Apr 19, 2019, at 05:49 pm
Tokyo, Apr 19 (Xinhua/UNI) Two people were feared dead and eight others injured Friday after a car plowed into them at a busy intersection in Tokyo, local police said.
Woman killed in shooting in Northern Ireland's Derry worked as journalist: Police
Apr 19, 2019, at 05:33 pm
Moscow, Apr19 (Sputnik) The police of Northern Ireland disclosed the name of the woman killed as a result of shooting in the city of Derry, noting that Lyra McKee, 29 worked as a journalist in Belfast.
Direct flight to link Hangzhou, Rome
Apr 19, 2019, at 05:20 pm
Hangzhou, Apr 19 (Xinhua/UNI) A direct flight will connect Hangzhou, capital of east China's Zhejiang Province and Rome, Italy, announced Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport Friday.
Nepal: SC issues interim order not to implement PUBG ban
Apr 19, 2019, at 05:06 pm
Kathmandu, Apr 19 (UNI) Thee Supreme Court of Nepal on Friday issued an Interim Order in the name of government authorities to not implement Kathmandu District Court’s decision to ban popular online game Player Unknown’s Battleground (PUBG).
Facebook bans British far-right organisations, leaders
Apr 19, 2019, at 04:36 pm
London, Apr 19 (Xinhua/UNI) US tech giant Facebook has permanently banned accounts of a number of British far-right groups and their leaders for violating its "dangerous individuals and organisations policy."
Pakistan: Passenger bus overturns, 7 killed
Apr 19, 2019, at 04:08 pm
Karachi, Apr 19 (IBNS): A Karachi bound passenger bus overturned near Pakistan's Morghar area on Friday and left at least seven people killed, media reports said.
Bangladesh: One suspected arms dealer killed during 'shootout' with RAB
Apr 19, 2019, at 03:59 pm
Dhaka, Apr 19 (IBNS): Rapid Action Battalion members killed a suspected arms dealer during a shoot-out in Bangladesh's Gazipur area, media reports said on Friday.