Dar es Salaam, May 21 (IANS) The European Union (EU) in Tanzania Tuesday appealed to Tanzanian authorities to take all necessary measures to prevent further killings of people with albinism. Filiberto Sebregondi, the EU head of delegation to Tanzania, said in a letter to Tanzanian Prime Minister Mizengo Pinda that authorities should reinvigorate the commitment to […]
Brussels, May 21 (IANS) Belgium will send Wednesday an assistance mission to Serbia, upon the official request of the authorities in Belgrade, Belgian deputy Prime Minister Didier Reynders announced Tuesday in a statement. It is the second component of the Belgian First Aid and Support Team (B-FAST) assistance to the countries affected by the floods in […]
Bucharest, May 21 (IANS) The NATO nations are never alone, US Vice President Joe Biden said Tuesday, soon after his arrival in Bucharest for a two-day visit. Romania has always been a reliable partner and ally for the United States, and “currently Romania helps us with the air base which supports our effort for transport to […]
Dubai, May 21 (IANS) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) received Tuesday its first installment of a nuclear reactor from South Korea, a media report said. It signalled the Gulf state is progressing in its energy plans by expanding its nuclear power plants, Gulf News reported. The UAE, one of the world’s major oil suppliers, is currently […]
Tehran, May 21 (IANS) Iran is determined to continue nuclear talks with the world powers to reach a conclusion, Iranian foreign ministry said Tuesday. “The Islamic republic will continue the talks to safeguard its nuclear rights, and it is serious in this regard,” Xinhua quoted Marzieh Afkham, a spokeswoman of the ministry said in her weekly […]
United Nations, May 21 (IANS) The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) estimated Tuesday that the tension in Ukraine has displaced an estimated 10,000 civilians. UNHCR said that the number of people affected is continuing to rise, Xinhua quoted Stephane Dujarric, spokesperson for UN secretary-general as saying at a daily briefing. “A needs assessment mission has recently been […]
Kadogli (Sudan), May 21 (IANS) Sudanese armed forces have recaptured a key rebel stronghold in the South Kordofan state, which can end the rebels’ rocket bombardment from there on state capital Kadogli, Sudanese officials said Tuesday. According to South Kordofan State Governor, Adam al-Faki, the Sudanese armed forces recaptured the Daldako area which was previously used […]
Paris, May 21 (IANS) France reiterated the necessity to reach a political solution to stop crisis in Thailand after the country’s army declared martial law nationwide until order had been restored, French foreign affairs ministry said Tuesday. In a statement posted on the Quai d’Orsay website, the ministry said it took note of Thailand army’s decision […]
Lagos, May 21 (IANS) As many as 46 people were killed and dozens injured in the twin blasts that hit a market in the central city of Jos Tuesday afternoon, security agencies said. Police Commissioner Chris Olakpe said 45 people were injured in the blasts that occurred in Plateau state’s Jos city. According to Olakpe, the […]
United Nations, May 21 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Ban Ki- moon has urged all sides in Thailand to refrain from violence and respect human rights after the Thai army invoked martial law across the country. Ban “has consistently called on all sides to work together to seek a solution to the prolonged political stalemate through constructive dialogue”, […]