Chinese Embassy in Washington says US visa restrictions violate international law
Oct 09, 2019, at 10:30 am
Washington (Sputnik/UNI) The US imposition of visa restrictions on Chinese officials violates the norms of international relations, interferes in the country’s domestic affairs and erodes its interests, the Chinese Embassy in the United States said in a statement.
30 suspected terrorists killed in northern Burkina Faso
Oct 09, 2019, at 10:26 am
Ouagadougou (Xinhua/UNI) At least 30 suspected terrorists were killed on Monday by Burkina Faso's armed forces in Gorgadji locality in the northern Sahelian region of the country, the national television RTB reported Tuesday.
Alarming number of women mistreated during childbirth, new UN health agency figures show
Oct 09, 2019, at 10:00 am
New York: More than a third of women surveyed across four lower-income countries, reported being mistreated during childbirth, a new study led by the World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed.
UN chief urges ‘maximum restraint’ following policy shift over northeastern Syria
Oct 09, 2019, at 09:54 am
New York: The UN chief on Tuesday expressed “great concern” over recent policy statements made regarding northeastern Syria, following the announcement from the United States at the start of the week, that it would withdraw troops from the area close to the border with Turkey.
Some progress made towards security in Mali, but still a long way to go, Security Council hears
Oct 09, 2019, at 09:48 am
New York: Some progress has been made towards restoring peace and stability in Mali as outlined in a fragile 2015 peace deal, yet sustainable peace developments are not happening fast enough, the Security Council heard on Tuesday.
Oct 09, 2019, at 09:41 am
New York: The United Nations is facing a severe shortage of cash, and unless more Governments pay their annual dues, “our work and our reforms are at risk”, the UN chief António Guterres told Member States on Tuesday.
Durga Puja ends with idol immersion in Bangladesh
Oct 08, 2019, at 10:28 pm
Dhaka, Oct 8 (UNI) Tens of thousands of Hindus, dressed in colourful attires took to the streets on Tuesday, beating drums and chanting mantras as five days of revelry and celebration ended today with immersion of Devi Durga in rivers and water bodies across the country.
Afghanistan: Blast inside Ghazni University, 19 hurt
Oct 08, 2019, at 09:15 pm
Kabul: An explosion rocked inside Ghazni University in Afghanistan on Tuesday and left 19 students hurt, media reports said.
Tiffany deletes tweet after Chinese backlash over Hong Kong protests: Reports
Oct 08, 2019, at 08:09 pm
Moscow, Oct 8 (Sputnik) US luxury jewelry retailer Tiffany deleted a photo from its Twitter page on Tuesday that showed a model covering her right eye with her hand after Chinese consumers accused it of supporting Hong Kong protests, media said.
Imran Khan in China, wishes he had power to lock up 500 powerful Pakistanis for corruption
Oct 08, 2019, at 07:29 pm
Beijing: Visiting China, Pakistan PM Imran Khan on Tuesday said he wished he could follow President Xi Jinping and send 500 corrupt individuals in Pakistan to jail.
Historic first, as Tolstoy’s War and Peace lands in Geneva, to mark international centenary
Oct 08, 2019, at 08:42 am
New York: For the first time, part of the original manuscript of Tolstoy’s epic novel, War and Peace, has been unveiled amid tight security in Geneva, where it is the highlight of an exhibition helping to mark 100 years of cooperation between nations.
Guterres: Security Council’s African alliances ‘needed and appreciated more than ever’
Oct 08, 2019, at 08:37 am
New York: The Security Council’s strong engagement with its Member States, partner organizations and institutions in conflict prevention efforts on the African continent is needed “more than ever”, the Secretary-General told the 15-member peace and security body on Monday.
‘Dangerous nationalism’ seriously threatens efforts to tackle statelessness: UNHCR chief
Oct 08, 2019, at 08:28 am
New York:Hate speech and misguided nationalism present a serious threat to efforts to tackle statelessness, despite growing public awareness of the problem, UN refugee chief Filippo Grandi said on Monday.
Turning waste into wealth: World Habitat Day focus on cleaning up cities
Oct 08, 2019, at 08:19 am
New York: Waste can have a devastating effect on public health, the environment, and the climate, but cutting-edge innovation and technology can provide improved, cheaper solutions to the challenge, and help cities and communities to see waste as a business opportunity. This was the message marking World Habitat Day, on Monday, with a focus on waste management.
Will "obliterate" Turkey's economy if it acts "off-limits" in Syria: Donald Trump
Oct 07, 2019, at 11:42 pm
Washington: US President Donald Trump on Monday said he is going to "obliterate" Turkey's economy if the country attempted to do anything that in his 'great and unmatched wisdom' he considers to be 'off-limits' in nieghbouring Syria.
Over 130 people arrested in London over extinction rebellion protests on Monday: Police
Oct 07, 2019, at 08:23 pm
Moscow, Oct 7 (Sputnik/UNI) Over 130 people were arrested in London in connection with climate change protests Extinction Rebellion as of 11.30 GMT on Monday, the Metropolitan Police said.
Afghanistan: Jalalabad blast leaves 10 killed
Oct 07, 2019, at 08:10 pm
Kabul: At least 10 people were killed in an explosion that rocked Afghanistan's Jalalabad area on Monday, media reports said.
Afghanistan Taliban frees 3 Indian hostages in exchange for its 11 members
Oct 07, 2019, at 06:49 pm
Kabul: Afghanistan Taliban has claimed that they have released three Indian engineers who were held hostage for more than a year in an exchange for securing the release of 11 of its members, media reports said.
Suicide bomber shot dead in Kabul's first police district
Oct 07, 2019, at 06:37 pm
Kabul (Sputnik/uni) A suicide bomber was shot dead by Afghan forces in Kabul's first police district, an eyewitness, Ismail Abbas, told Sputnik on Monday.
First two Hong Kong citizens charged under new law banning masks in protests
Oct 07, 2019, at 05:53 pm
Moscow (Sputnik/UNI) Hong Kong authorities brought on Monday the first charges against two citizens under the recently enacted law prohibiting the wearing of masks during protests, media reported.
Pakistan PM Imran Khan to leave for China today
Oct 07, 2019, at 12:59 pm
Islamabad, Oct 7 (UNI): Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan will pay a three-day official visit to China from Monday to discuss issues of regional and bilateral significance with Chinese leadership.
One killed in shooting in S Finland
Oct 07, 2019, at 08:49 am
Helsinki (Xinhua/UNI) A person was shot dead in the city of Lahti, southern Finland on Sunday, said the police.
Death toll rises past 104 after clashes renew across Iraq – Reports
Oct 07, 2019, at 08:42 am
Cairo, Oct 7 (Sputnik/UNI) More protesters were killed and injured in fresh clashes with security forces across Iraq on Sunday night, media said.
Sheikh Hasina completes her India trip, returns to Bangladesh
Oct 07, 2019, at 08:33 am
Dhaka: Completing her four-day visit to India, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina returned to Bangladesh on Sunday.
Hundreds of Lebanese protest against deteriorating living conditions
Oct 06, 2019, at 07:31 pm
Beirut, Oct 6 (Xinhua/UNI) Hundreds of Lebanese people protested on Sunday against deteriorating economic conditions in the country and the absence of basic services, the National News Agency reported.
UN chief encouraged by release of Cameroon opposition leader
Oct 06, 2019, at 07:19 pm
New York: The UN Secretary-General is encouraged by the release of the leader of the main opposition party in Cameroon. Maurice Kamto had spent the past nine months in jail following peaceful protests disputing the outcome of the October 2018 presidential election in which he was a candidate.
Israel discovers 5,000-year-old Canaanite city with ritual temple
Oct 06, 2019, at 06:55 pm
Jerusalem, Oct 6 (Xinhua) A huge 5,000-year-old Canaanite city with a ritual temple was discovered in the center of Israel, the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) reported on Sunday.
Rifaat murder: 4 accused surrender
Oct 06, 2019, at 06:21 pm
Dhaka: In a crucial development in the Rifaat murder incident, four fugitive accused have surrendered before a Barguna court, media reports said.
Afghanistan: Security forces foil terrorists bid to detonate two bombs in Kabul
Oct 06, 2019, at 05:48 pm
Kabul: Security forces in Afghanistan's Kabul city foiled terrorists bid to detonate two improvised explosive devices, media reports said on Sunday.
Thousands of people protesting in Hong Kong against anti-mask law: Reports
Oct 06, 2019, at 04:49 pm
Beijing, Oct 6 (Sputnik/UNI) Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Hong Kong on Sunday angered by the introduction of the law that bans wearing face masks during protests and other public gatherings, media reported.