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White House defends Trump’s wiretapping claim, playing down FBI’s Russia-link probe

WASHINGTON, March 21 (NsNewsWire) — The White House on Monday defended President Donald Trump’s claim that his predecessor Barack Obama had ordered wiretapping Trump Tower and played down FBI’s probe into Russian election meddling. “There’s still a lot of information that needs to be discussed,” White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer said about Trump’s wiretapping […]

U.S. bans laptops, tablets on some flights from Middle East, North Africa

WASHINGTON, March 21 (NsNewsWire) — The United States is banning electronic devices such as laptops and tablets from cabin luggage on certain flights originating from eight countries in the Middle East and North Africa, local media reported. The new rule, which is expected to be officially announced and take effect on Tuesday, will apply to […]

China firmly opposes India’s invitation of Dalai Lama to Buddhism Samagam

BEIJING, March 21 (NsNewsWire) — China on Monday strongly opposed India’s invitation of the Dalai Lama to the International Buddhism Samagam (Convention), urging India to respect China’s core interests and avoid “further damage” to bilateral relations. The Dalai Lama inaugurated the samagam, which was held by India’s Ministry of Culture from March 17 to 19, […]

Mayoral race in southwestern Japan won by candidate opposed to U.S. military’s use of island

TOKYO, March 20 (Xinhua) — A candidate staunchly opposed to the U.S. military using an island in the southwest of Japan for military activities won the Nishinoomote mayoral election, local media reported Monday. Shunsuke Yaita, 63, saw off challenges from three other candidates on Sunday to become mayor of Nishinoomote, a city located on the […]

Ousted S. Korean president to indicate position before being questioned by prosecutors: lawyer

SEOUL, March 20 (Xinhua) — Ousted South Korean President Park Geun-hye will indicate her position before being questioned by prosecutors on Tuesday over the corruption scandal that led to her impeachment and ouster. Sohn Beom-gyu, one of Park’s legal team, said via text message that Park will convey her stance around the time she appears […]

S. Korea to attempt lifting of sunken Sewol passenger ferry this week: ministry

SEOUL, March 20 (Xinhua) — South Korea’s oceans ministry said Monday that an attempt would be made later this week to lift the sunken passenger ferry Sewol, which lays in waters off southeast South Korea for almost three years. The ill-fated vessel with 476 passengers on board capsized and sank off the Jindo Island, South […]

Scientific breakthrough to aid malaria vacccine research: Australian researchers

CANBERRA, March 20 (Xinhua) — Australian scientists have discovered a “key molecule,” which can kill microbes which infect the human liver, in a breakthrough experts think could bring a malaria vaccine a step closer. Researchers at the Australian National University (ANU) announced the breakthrough at the weekend, after they tracked cells and discovered a molecule […]

Neymar: Brazil has recovered winning DNA

RIO DE JANEIRO, March 20 (NsNewsWire) — Neymar has praised the impact of Brazil coach Tite on the team’s fortunes, saying the former Corinthians boss has helped the five-time World Cup winners recover their “DNA”. Six months ago there were fears that Brazil could miss next year’s World Cup in Russia as they languished in […]

Barca and Madrid wins turn La Liga into two-horse race again

MADRID, March 20 (NsNewsWire) — FC Barcelona defeated Valencia 4-2 in the Camp Nou Stadium on Sunday to remain in touch with Real Madrid as the Spanish La Liga reached the final international break of the season. Wins for Barca and Madrid, coupled with Sevilla’s defeat away to Atletico Madrid once again, convert the title […]