WASHINGTON, (PNA/Itar-Tass) — Republican Senators John McCain of Arizona and Lindsey Graham of South Carolina have expressed skepticism over Saturday’s U.S.-Russian agreement on removing chemical weapons from Syria. “Assad will use the…
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Syria’s opposition seeks ban on regime’s air power
MOSCOW, (PNA/RIA Novosti) — The Syrian opposition demanded Sunday that the international community impose a ban on the regime’s use of air power in populated areas, in addition to its chemical weapons,…
Russia-US agreement on Syria to favour peaceful settlement of crisis – Chinese foreign minister
BEIJING, (PNA/Itar-Tass) — The US-Russia framework agreement on elimination of Syria’s chemical weapon has opened new options for use of peaceful methods in settlement of the problem with the Syrian chemical weapon,…
Update: 26 killed, 81 wounded in Iraq’s violence
BAGHDAD, (PNA/Xinhua) — Up to 26 people were killed and 81 wounded in a series of bombings, including 12 car bomb attacks, across Iraq on Sunday, police said. Two car bombs struck…
Tourism law to enhance cross-Strait cooperation: spokesman
BEIJING, (PNA/Xinhua) — China’s new tourism law, effective on Oct. 1, will promote the cooperation in the travel industry across the Taiwan Strait, a Taiwan affairs spokesman said Friday. Tourism authorities of…
Moscow concerned with Russian orphans abuse in U.S.
MOSCOW, (PNA/Xinhua) — Moscow is seriously concerned with reports that at least 26 Russian orphans were abandoned and given to strangers by their American foster parents through an underground Internet network, said…
Russia slams US for poor protection of children’s rights
MOSCOW, (PNA/RIA Novosti) -– The Russian Foreign Ministry has sharply criticized the US authorities for lacking efforts to protect the rights of foreign-born children adopted by US foster parents, including at least…
1st LD-Writethru: 14 Maoist militants killed in encounter with police in East India
NEW DELHI, (PNA/Xinhua) — At least 14 Maoist militants were killed in an encounter with police in Eastern Indian State of Odisha late Friday night, local news channel CNN-IBN reported. A joint…
UN Security Council calls for coordinated peacebuilding plan in Somalia
UNITED NATIONS, (PNA/Xinhua) — UN Security Council on Friday welcomed the agreement signed between the Somali government and the Interim Jubba Administration, calling for international support to a Somali-led and coordinated peacebuilding…
Rice farming model required to reform in Vietnam
HO CHI MINH CITY, (PNA/VNS) -—Vietnam needs to restructure its rice production based on demand and supply and focus on improving farming techniques, procurement from farmers, and preservation. The opinion was voiced…
Lavrov, Kerry Syria talks to enter 3rd day Saturday
MOSCOW, (PNA/RIA Novosti) -– Talks between top Russian and US diplomats about removing chemical weapons from war torn Syria will enter their third day Saturday, according to media reports citing officials from…
Myanmar to host ASEAN drug meeting in Yangon
YANGON, (PNA/Xinhua) — Myanmar will host the ASEAN drug meeting in Yangon from Sept.24 to 27, official media reported Saturday. The meeting will be attended by high-ranking officials from the ASEAN Secretariat,…
U.S. senator offered op-ed opportunity for Russian newspaper
MOSCOW, (PNA/Xinhua) — U.S. senator John McCain has been offered an opportunity to write an op-ed for a Russian newspaper, local media reported Saturday. Russia’s Communist Party newspaper, the Pravda, has agreed…
Chicago agricultural commodities drop across board
CHICAGO, (PNA/Xinhua) — Chicago agricultural commodities fell across the board Friday, with all three registering more than 1 percent drop. The most active corn contract for December delivery dropped 7. 25 cents,…
Fiji, Guatemala establish diplomatic ties
SUVA, (PNA/Xinhua) — Fiji has established diplomatic ties with Guatemala, the Fijian government announced Saturday. At the Fiji Mission to the United Nations in New York, the United States on Friday local…