Obama sees possible resolution to Iran n-issue
Washington – US President Barack Obama said Friday that there is the possibility of a resolution to Iran’s nuclear issue which has been a challenge to the US national security for over a decade. With an interim deal reached between world powers and Iran in November, “we had the... read more »
China launches communication satellite for Bolivia
Beijing – China successfully sent a Bolivian communications satellite into orbit with its Long March-3B carrier rocket from southwest Xichang Satellite Launch Centre early Saturday, Xinhua reported. The satellite, produced by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) with a... read more »
Obama says not to negotiate over debt ceiling
Washington – US President Barack Obama Friday said that he would not negotiate with his Republican rivals over raising the federal government’s debt ceiling and the fiscal brinksmanship should not be repeated. US lawmakers should raise the federal government’s borrowing authority... read more »
China urges personnel’s safety in South Sudan
United Nations – China has called on all parties of South Sudan to take effective measures to stop violence, protect civilians, and ensure personnel’s safety, Xinhua reported. Liu Jieyi, China’s permanent representative to the UN, after the UN Security Council’s closed-door... read more »
China to safeguard national food security
Beijing – China will safeguard national food security while continuing to pursue the sustainable development of agriculture, an official statement said Friday. The statement, issued... read more »
10 killed in Central African Republic violence
Younde (Cameroon) – At least 10 people were killed in fresh violence which broke out Thursday in Bangui, capital city of the Central African Republic, Xinhua reported Friday. The... read more »
Rwandan opposition leader gets 15-year jail
Kigali – Rwanda’s Supreme Court in Kigali sentenced opposition leader Victoire Ingabire to 15 years in prison Friday , extending her jail term from eight years awarded by the... read more »
Blacklist move not violation of n-deal with Iran: US
Washington – The White House Friday defended th e move of blacklisting additional companies and people under existing sanctions, saying it does not violate an interim nuclear... read more »
Sandra Bullock credits Cuaron for Golden Globe nomination
Los Angeles – Hollywood actress Sandra Bullock, who is happy to be nominated for a Golden Globe Award, credits director Alfonso Cuarón for the same. The 49-year-old is nominated in the best... read more »
