US Democrats elect Tom Perez as new national chairman
US Democrats have elected former Labour Secretary Tom Perez as their new national chairman. Mr Perez, who served in the Obama administration, won the second round of voting at the…
Suicide blasts pose threat to UN Syria peace talks
The United Nations’ efforts to launch a new round of Syria peace talks is threatened, as the death toll due to last two days of violence in the country has…
Prez Trump not to attend annual White House Correspondents’ dinner
AMN / US President Donald Trump has said, he will not attend the White House Correspondents’ Association annual dinner, in a break from tradition. He said in a tweet yesterday.…
Syria bombing: Death toll rises to 73
At least 73 people, mostly rebels, were killed yesterday when the Islamic State group carried out a suicide car bombing in Syria’s al-Bab near the Turkish borders. Activists said the…
Trump vows to upgrade US military to eradicate Islamic State
AMN / US President Donald Trump has said that Washington along with its allies will eradicate the evil of Islamic State terror group from the face of the earth as…
Trump vows to build wall along US-Mexico border
US President Donald Trump has vowed to start building a wall on the Mexican border soon, way ahead of schedule. Addressing the Conservative Political Action Congress in Maryland, he vowed…
Saudi Arabia, Iran hold talks on Hajj pilgrimage
AMN A Saudi Minister held talks with an Iranian delegation about the possibility of Iranian pilgrims rejoining the annual Hajj despite ruptured ties between the two countries. Shiite-dominated Iran and…
Turkish diplomats seek asylum in Germany
Germany says, it has received 136 asylum requests from Turks holding diplomatic passports since the July coup attempt against the Turkish President. The figure is a total for the period…
Kim Jong-nam killed by VX nerve agent, say Malaysia
Malaysia says, Kim Jong-nam, the half-brother of North Korea’s leader, was killed by a highly toxic nerve agent. Kim died last week after two women accosted him briefly in a…
China names new officials to key economic posts
Chinese Government has replaced Commerce Minister and the head of its top economic planning body as part of a Cabinet reshuffle ahead of the national legislature’s annual session. The Xinhua…