Moscow may facilitate procedure for obtaining Russian passports to all Ukrainians- Putin
Apr 27, 2019, at 04:24 pm
Beijing, Apr 27 (Sputnik) Russia is considering the possibility of offering a simplified procedure of obtaining Russian citizenship to all Ukrainian citizens, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday.
US military says three ISIS terrorists killed in northern Somalia
Apr 27, 2019, at 04:20 pm
Mogadishu, Apr 27 (Xinhua/UNI) The United States military said Saturday its special forces conducted an airstrike against ISIS terrorists in northern Somalia on Friday, killing three militants.
Four killed in fiery crash on major US Interstate
Apr 27, 2019, at 04:16 pm
Denver, Apr 26 (Xinhua/UNI) At least four people were killed and 10 hospitalized in Thursday afternoon's fiery crash involving 28 vehicles on Interstate 70 (I-70), the major highway across Colorado.
Putin says discussed Syria, Libya, nuclear power plant in Egypt during talks with Sisi
Apr 27, 2019, at 04:07 pm
Beijing, Apr 27 (Sputnik) Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday that he had discussed with his Egyptian counterpart, Abdul Fattah Sisi, during their meeting in Beijing, the construction of a nuclear power plant in Egypt with Russian participation, as well as the situations in Syria and Libya.
Putin said briefed Beijing forum on results of summit with Kim, Moscow view on Ukraine
Apr 27, 2019, at 04:05 pm
Beijing, Apr 27 (Sputnik/UNI) Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday that he informed the Beijing forum participants about the results of his landmark summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Russia's Vladivostok, as well as about the Russian vision on resolving the conflict in Ukraine.
Sri Lanka blasts: Two gunmen killed, 13 more bodies discovered
Apr 27, 2019, at 11:20 am
Colombo, Apr 27 (UNI/IBNS): Two gunmen and four suspected suicide bombers were killed when Sri Lankan forces engaged in a gun battle with suspected terrorists in Kalmunai city of Sri Lanka, the military confirmed on Saturday. 13 bodies, including of the two gunmen and of women and children, were recovered.
Gunmen kidnap two shell employees, kill two police officers in Southern Nigeria
Apr 27, 2019, at 06:59 am
Moscow, Apr 27 (Sputnik/UNI) Two employees of energy company Shell Nigeria were kidnapped and two police officers were killed by gunmen in the African country's southern Rivers state, local media have reported.
Trump says US, Japan may sign trade deal by end of May
Apr 27, 2019, at 06:57 am
Washington, Apr 27 (Sputnik/IBNS) US President Donald Trump told reporters the United States and Japan may close a bilateral trade deal before his visit to Tokyo in May.
UK police say two men arrested on suspicion of terrorism still in custody
Apr 27, 2019, at 06:53 am
Moscow, Apr 26 (Sputnik/UNI) The UK police said in a Friday statement that two men arrested earlier in the week on suspicion of terrorism offenses remain in custody. On Wednesday, the police arrested a 20-year-old man in London. On Thursday, a 19-year-old man was arrested as part of the same operation.
Trump announces US to withdraw from UN arms trade treaty
Apr 27, 2019, at 06:50 am
Washington, Apr 27 (Sputnik/UNI) US President Donald Trump in a speech at the National Rifle Association on Friday said that the United States will withdraw from the UN Arms Trade Treaty (ATT).
Sri Lanka imposes curfew in eastern city effective immediately after three explosions
Apr 27, 2019, at 06:47 am
Moscow, Apr 27 (Sputnik/UNI) Sri Lanka has instated a curfew effective immediately in its eastern city of Kalmunai following three explosions in the area, local media reported, citing police.
Chernobyl nuclear disaster-affected areas spring to life, 33 years on
Apr 27, 2019, at 06:42 am
New York, Apr 27 (IBNS): More than three decades after the devastating explosion at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, parts of Belarus’ adjoining regions have sprung back to life and the biggest of them, Homiel, has become a leading destination for domestic and international investors.
Future of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh ‘hangs in the balance’ – UNHCR chief
Apr 27, 2019, at 06:37 am
New York, Apr 27 (IBNS): The critical needs of 1.2 million mostly Rohingya refugees in south-eastern Bangladesh were top of the agenda for a fact-finding mission to the region by three senior United Nations officials, who called for continuing support on Friday for them from the international community.
New Mozambique storm rips off roofs, brings lashing rain as aid response kicks in
Apr 27, 2019, at 06:32 am
New York, Apr 27 (IBNS): Tropical Cyclone Kenneth swept into northern Mozambique on Thursday evening bringing heavy rain and winds in excess of 225 kilometres per hour (140 miles per hour) after lashing the Comoros islands, where it claimed at least three lives, UN agencies said on Friday.
Apr 27, 2019, at 06:26 am
New York, Apr 27 (IBNS): China’s international trade and economic development plan – known as the Belt and Road Initiative – could contribute to a more equitable, prosperous world, and to reversing the negative impact of climate change, Secretary-General António Guterres said on Friday, speaking in Beijing, China.
Afghanistan: Taliban commander killed during operation of coalition forces in Zabul province
Apr 27, 2019, at 06:11 am
Kabul, Apr 27 (IBNS): A Taliban commander was killed during an operation conducted by Afghan and coalition forces in southern Zabul province of the country, media reports said on Saturday.
Trump welcomes Putin statements on North Korea
Apr 26, 2019, at 08:18 pm
Washington, Apr 26 (Sputnik): US President Donald Trump told reporters on Friday that he appreciated Russian President Vladimir Putin's statements on North Korea following his summit with Kim Jong Un.
Canada: Rakesh Mishra speaks with motivational mission to change mindsets
Apr 26, 2019, at 08:10 pm
Markham, Apr 26 (IBNS): Rakesh Mishra, an award winning speaker and motivational coach was present at Vedic Cultural Centre, Markham, Ontario on April 23 to address the audience with a mission to change the mindsets of people to succeed in life.
DPRK's Kim sets off for home after meeting Putin
Apr 26, 2019, at 05:52 pm
Vladivostok, Russia, Apr 26 (Xinhua/UNI) Top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) Kim Jong Un wrapped up his first three-day trip to Russia and left here for home on Friday.
Around 130 ISIS linked suspects are in Sri Lanka: Maithripala Sirisena
Apr 26, 2019, at 05:15 pm
Colombo, Apr 26 (IBNS): At a time when the nation witnessed a massive terror attack on Easter Sunday, Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena on Friday said country's intelligence services believed around 130 suspects linked to Islamic State (IS) group were in the country.
Sri Lanka: Suspected man arrested over ISIS links
Apr 26, 2019, at 04:20 pm
Colombo, Apr 26 (IBNS): Sri Lankan police have arrested a man from Dharga Town in Aluthgama area of the country for allegedly maintaining interactions with the Islamic State (IS) through social media platform of Facebook on Thursday, media reports said on Friday.
Cyclists battle for top honours at the Asian Road Cycling Championships
Apr 26, 2019, at 02:59 pm
Tashkent, Apr 26 (IBNS): The 39th edition of the Asian Road Cycling Championships began in Tashkent on April 23 where participants will not only compete for the top positions but also for qualifying in the 2020 Tokyo Olympic games.
Uzbekistan President in China for the One Belt One Road forum, meets with the PRC President
Apr 26, 2019, at 01:28 pm
(Tashkhet/Beijing), Apr 26 (IBNS): President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyevm, who is visiting People’s Republic of China (PRC) between April 24 and 27, met President Xi Jinping on Thursday.
To work out response for unilateral sanctions, Putin calls on global community
Apr 26, 2019, at 10:45 am
Beijing, April 26 (Sputnik): The international community should work out a response to such manifestation of protectionism as unilateral illegitimate sanctions, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday.
Six IS militants killed in operation in northern Iraq
Apr 26, 2019, at 10:02 am
Baghdad, Apr 25 (Xinhua/UNI) Iraqi security forces on Thursday killed six Islamic State (IS) militants in an operation at a rugged area in the northern province of Kirkuk, the Iraqi military said.
Six anti-bomb experts die in explosion in Yemen's Mocha
Apr 26, 2019, at 10:00 am
Aden, Apr 25 (Xinhua/UNI) A massive explosion rocked a warehouse of explosives and landmines in Yemen's Red Sea port city of Mocha on Thursday, killing at least six demining experts, a government official told Xinhua.
Iraqi Kurdish leader seeks US support to resettle one million victims of Islamic State : Pence
Apr 26, 2019, at 09:57 am
Washington, Apr 25 (Sputnik/UNI) Prime Minister Nechirvan Barzani of Iraq’s Kurdistan Regional Government appealed for continued US support to return more that 1 million Iraqis displaced by the Islamic State terror group (banned in Russia) during a telephone conversation with Vice President Mike Pence on Thursday, according to a readout of the conversation.
Cyprus' serial killer admits to killing of seven women: reports
Apr 26, 2019, at 09:50 am
Nicosia, Apr 26 (Xinhua/UNI) Cyprus' first serial killer case spiraled on Thursday, with local media reporting that the 35-year-old suspect allegedly admitted to the killing of at least seven women, including two girls.
Easter Day terror attacks: Sri Lanka to stop visa-on-arrival for citizens of 39 nations
Apr 26, 2019, at 09:31 am
Colombo, Apr 26 (IBNS): At a time when the country is still recovering from the eight suicide blasts on Sunday, the Sri Lankan government has suspended its plans to grant visas on arrival to citizens of 39 countries.
Aid preparations gear up as Mozambique braces for second massive storm
Apr 26, 2019, at 09:28 am
New York, Apr 26 (IBNS): Emergency measures are being stepped up by the UN and partners in northern Mozambique, amid fears that another devastating tropical storm could batter coastal areas on Thursday evening, weeks after Cyclone Idai claimed hundreds of lives and flooded vast swathes of the south of the country.