Iran signs deal to buy 118 Airbus from France
Iran has signed a deal to buy 118 Airbus planes worth 25 billion dollars at list prices in one of the biggest deals signed since Western sanctions against Tehran were…
Finland joins Sweden to deport failed asylum seekers
Finland joined Sweden in announcing plans to deport tens of thousands of failed asylum seekers in a bid to contain the migrant crisis. The Finnish government is likely to deport…
US, China to work together to end N. Korea nuclear program
United States and China have agreed to work together to ensure that North Korea ends its nuclear weapons program, but high level talks in Beijing indicated the two sides disagree…
55 Iraqi soldiers killed in IS attacks near Ramadi
At least 55 soldiers and pro-government tribal fighters have been killed in two attacks attributed to the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant group in Iraq’s western region, near…
Sweden to expel up to 80,0000 migrants
Sweden intends to expel up to 80 thousands asylum seekers whose applications have been rejected. The country’s Interior Minister Anders Ygeman has announced that charter aircraft would be used to…
EU warns Pakistan over migrant cooperation
European Union has complained about difficulties in deporting migrants to Pakistan, warning it could take steps against Islamabad if it fails to comply with a deal on repatriations. Struggling with…
26/11 Mumbai attacks probe: Pak court refuses voice samples of suspects
Islamabad High Court In Pakistan on Monday dismissed the government’s petitions seeking clippings of the voices of the alleged masterminds of the Mumbai attacks and of six other suspects in…
India concerned over downtrend in Middle East peace process
AMN / India has expressed concern over the downward trend in the Middle East peace process including Yemen and Syria. It has called for a resumption of a comprehensive peace…
Myanmar President seeks more power for military
Myanmar outgoing army-backed President Thein Sein has asked parliament to extend the powers of the military controlled home affairs ministry by giving it control over immigration. President’s Office said Sein…
Denmark approves plans on seizing valuables from refugees
Denmark parliament has backed a controversial proposal to confiscate asylum seekers’ valuables to pay for their upkeep. Police will be able to seize valuables worth more than 1,340 euros from…