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Aussie MPs had phone numbers leaked in embarrassing government gaffe

CANBERRA, March 21 (Xinhua) — The private cell phone numbers of almost every Australian federal MP were accidentally published online by a government department, an embarrassing gaffe which cyber security experts have described as dangerous. According to Fairfax Media, the nation’s Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) did not adequately delete the private details of MPs […]

Assad says Russia could play role to prevent Israeli attacks on Syria

DAMASCUS, March 21 (Xinhua) — Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said Monday that his Russian allies can play a role in preventing any further Israeli attacks on Syria. Speaking to Russian media outlets on Monday, the president said that defending the Syrian borders is the right and duty of the Syrian army, “and if we don’t […]

Talks on Greek bailout to intensify in coming days

BRUSSELS, March 21 (NsNewsWire) — Greek and its creditors still remain divided on the second review of Greek debt bailout program and finance ministers of the 19-member Eurozone agreed that talks would continue to intensify in the coming days here, said Eurogroup President Jeroen Dijsselbloem on Monday. A lot of work has been done and […]

Uruguay must quell Brazil’s attacking threat: Tabarez

MONTEVIDEO, March 21 (NsNewsWire) — Uruguay will seek to limit Brazil’s “great attacking quality” when the teams meet in their World Cup qualifier here on Thursday, according to Celeste coach Oscar Tabarez. But the two-time World Cup winners will not let Brazil’s vaunted forward line – which includes Neymar, Philippe Coutinho and Willian – distract […]

Manchester United announces preseason tour in US

LONDON, March 21 (NsNewsWire) — Manchester United will play games in the United States this summer for Tour 2017, the English Premier League side announced on Monday. Jose Mourinho’s men will play five games in five cities, including matches in Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, Santa Clara and Washington DC, reports Xinhua. In the previous […]

U.S. banker David Rockefeller dies at 101

NEW YORK, March 21 (NsNewsWire) — U.S. banker, philanthropist, David Rockefeller has died at the age of 101. Rockefeller died in his sleep at home in Pocantico Hills, New York, on Monday morning as a result of congestive heart failure, said a statement from the The Rockefeller Foundation, reports Xinhua. Rockefeller, also known as “the […]

Superfine wool can reduce severity of eczema: study

SYDNEY, March 21 (Xinhua) — Superfine Australian wool can reduce symptoms of eczema, researchers have found. The study, published by the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI) on Tuesday, was the first of its kind globally to challenge the notion that wool is a possible allergen and irritant for eczema patients. A total of 39 children […]

Britain to trigger Brexit March 29

LONDON, March 21 (NsNewsWire) — Britain is to trigger the process for leaving the European Union on March 29, it was announced Monday by 10 Downing Street. Britain’s Permanent Representative to the European Union Tim Barrow Monday morning informed the office of European Council President Donald Tusk of Britain’s intention to invoke Article 50 of […]

Ousted S. Korean president apologizes before being questioned by prosecutors

SEOUL, March 21 (Xinhua) — Ousted South Korean President Park Geun-hye appeared Tuesday in the prosecutors’ office to be questioned over a corruption scandal that led to her impeachment earlier this month. Park said in front of cameras at the Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office that she was sorry to people, vowing to face an […]