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  • Pakistani soldier killed in North Waziristan terrorist attack

    Date: 2019-06-01 15:04:29 GMT - Pakistan - World - SN:39 - ID:7964642

    ISLAMABAD, June 1 (MENA) - Pakistani soldier was killed on Saturday in a gun and bomb attack on a military vehicle in Boya area of North Waziristan tribal district, GEO News reported. The terrorists first opened fire on the army vehicle, which ....

  • EU strongly opposed to Israel's settlement policy - spox

    Date: 2019-06-01 14:12:53 GMT - Belgium - World - SN:38 - ID:7964623

    BRUSSELS, June 1 (MENA) - The European Union (EU) is strongly opposed to Israel's settlement policy, including in East Jerusalem, which is illegal under international law and an obstacle to peace. “The policy of settlement construction and ....

  • Trump still seeking talks with North Korea - Top US envoy says

    Date: 2019-06-01 11:07:42 GMT - USA - World - SN:25 - ID:7964355

    WASHINGTON, June 1 (MENA) - Stephen Biegun, top nuclear envoy of the US administration, said President Donald Trump will continue to seek talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as Washington looks to defuse tensions following a failed summit in ....

  • Islamic summit decries terror attacks on Saudi oil pipelines: OIC chief, 2 last Mecca

    Date: 2019-06-01 10:46:52 GMT - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - World - SN:24 - ID:7964323

    The 14th Islamic summit heaped praise on Saudi Arabia and King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud’s continued support of the Palestinian cause, as well as commitment to providing funds for Al Aqsa and Al Quds Funds including making payments of 320 million ....

  • Fire burns US embassy entrance in Honduras amid privatization protests

    Date: 2019-06-01 09:50:52 GMT - Honduras - World - SN:22 - ID:7964220

    TEGUCIGALPA, June 1 (MENA) – The main entrance of the US Embassy in the Honduran capital Tegucigalpa was left charred after demonstrators set fire to tires and objects in front of the building, CNN reported Saturday. The fire was extinguished, ....

  • Trump wades into Tory race saying Johnson would do ‘very good job’

    Date: 2019-06-01 09:29:11 GMT - United Kingdom - World - SN:21 - ID:7964162

    LONDON, June 1 (MENA) - US President Donald Trump has thrown his weight behind Boris Johnson to be Britain’s next PM and revealed other Tory leadership hopefuls have also begged for his backing, The Sun reported on Saturday. The US President ....

  • Islamic summit decries terror attacks on Saudi oil pipelines: OIC chief

    Date: 2019-06-01 09:18:50 GMT - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - World - SN:19 - ID:7964136

    MECCA, Saudi Arabia, June 1 (MENA) – Muslim leaders have vehemently condemned the terrorist attack that targeted oil pipelines in Saudi cities, affirmed OIC Secretary-General Yousef Al Othaimeen. In statements after the conclusion of the 14th ....

  • China’s Xi reaffirms keenness on coop. with Islamic countries

    Date: 2019-06-01 09:18:08 GMT - China - World - SN:20 - ID:7964160

    BEIJING, June 1 (MENA) – Chinese President Xi Jinping said China stands ready to work with the Islamic countries to enhance mutual political trust and promote practical cooperation and dialogue among civilizations, Xinhua reported Saturday. He ....

  • 21 Taliban fighters killed in airstrike in Afghanistan

    Date: 2019-06-01 08:35:39 GMT - Afghanistan - World - SN:18 - ID:7964132

    KABUL, June 1 (MENA) – Afghan security forces have carried out an airstrike in south-eastern Ghazni province killing at least 21 Taliban fighters, Khaama Press reported Saturday. Informed military sources said the security forces carried out an ....

  • Washington suggests negotiations with Iran under unclear US foreign policy – Iranian FM

    Date: 2019-06-01 08:08:55 GMT - Iran - World - SN:15 - ID:7964131

    TEHRAN, June 1 (MENA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said Americans suggested to hold talks with his country when the US foreign policy is not clear, IRNA news agency reported Saturday. Pointing to a US economic war against ....

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