UN warns against growing electronic waste
AMN /United Nations The United Nations has warned that waste from discarded electronics like mobile phones, laptops and refrigerators is piling up worldwide, and urged for better recycling of the…
British PM Theresa May loses key Brexit vote in British parliament
AMN British Prime Minister Theresa May lost a key vote on Brexit bill in the UK Parliament yesterday after a rebellion within the ranks of her own party. The British…
Multiple earthquakes hit Iran’s Kerman province
Iran’s Kerman province was hit by multiple strong quakes last evening and early this morning, injuring at least 18 people and damaging some 20 houses. State media reported that the…
Americans perceive more corruption in Trump era: Survey
Americans believe US society has become markedly more corrupt in the year since President Donald Trump rose to power. According to Transparency International, a global corruption watchdog, nearly six in…
400,000 children in DR Congo could die from hunger:UN
The United Nations has warned that more than four lakh children in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are severely malnourished and could die within months without emergency intervention. The UN’s…
Putin orders partial Russia troop withdrawal from Syria
AMN President Vladimir Putin has ordered the partial withdrawal of Russian troops from Syria during a surprise visit to the war-torn country. In a televised speech, Putin said, he has…
Nepal: Left alliance win two third seats in parliament
AMN The left alliance in Nepal has won two third seats of direct election in lower house of the parliament. Out of 165 constituencies of House of Representative under First…
Trump tells NASA to send Americans to Moon
AMN US President Donald Trump has directed NASA to send Americans to the Moon for the first time in decades, a move he said would help prepare for a future…
Saudi Arabia lift ban on movie theatres after 35 years
AMN / RIYADH Saudi Arabia will have its first public cinemas in more than 35 years, after the government announced the lifting of ban on movie theatres. Minister of Culture…
Iraq holds military parade celebrating victory over Islamic State
WEB DESK An Iraqi military parade in Baghdad’s heavily fortified Green Zone celebrated final victory over Islamic State yesterday, with Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi looking on as troops marched in…