272 killed in fight between govt & rebels in S. Sudan
AMN At least 272 people have been killed in renewed fighting between government and former rebel forces since Friday in South Sudan capital Juba. The latest exchanges were apparently sparked…
3 soldiers killed in Ukrain violence
Three soldiers were killed and 16 others injured in a fresh wave of clashes with pro-Russia forces in the troubled eastern parts of Ukrain. Ukraine military spokesman, Andriy Lysenko said,…
N. Korea warns of ‘physical action’ over THAAD deployment in S. Korea
WEB DESK / North Korea has warned that it will take physical response to a move by the United States and South Korea to deploy the advanced THAAD missile defense…
Shinzo Abe landslide victory in Japan elections
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s ruling coalition has secured landslide victory in the elections to the Upper House of Parliament. The Liberal Democratic Party, its partner Komeito, and Initiatives from…
US offers anti-terrorism help to Bangladesh
DHAKA / The United States today offered expertise and technical supports to Bangladesh in its counter terrorism efforts as Washington reiterated its pledge to stay beside the government in the…
Infighting in South Sudan, many killed
Dozens of people have been killed in clashes in the in South Sudan capital Juba. Military and medical sources have said gunfire broke out on Friday evening near the state…
2 Russian pilots killed in helicopter downing in Syria
Two Russian pilots have been killed after their military helicopter was shot down by the Islamic State fighter Syria. Russian military said the Syrian Mi-25 helicopter flown by Riafagat Khabibulin…
Japan goes to polls to pass judgement on Shinzo Abe
Japan voters headed to the polls today to cast their ballot in a Parliamentary election. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s ruling party is expected to cruise to victory despite lukewarm support.…
JMB behind terror attacks in Bangladesh: Police Chief
AMN / Bangladesh Police Chief AKM Shahidul Hoque has said the terror attack in Gulshan cafe in Dhaka on 1st July and the bombings at Sholakia Eidgah on Eid day…
UN Chief calls for impartial probe in killings of 2 Afro-Americans
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon today called for an “impartial” probe into the fatal police shootings of black men this week in the US. He also condemned the subsequent killing…