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MOSCOW, March 15 (NsNewsWire) — The new CNN documentary about Russian President Vladimir Putin brought no surprises, being part of anti-Russian propaganda, the Kremlin said Tuesday. “This is more material in line with previous hysterical and emotional material, which is based on opinions that have nothing substantial, opinions that are most often absolutely fictitious,” presidential […]

WASHINGTON, March 15 (NsNewsWire) — Two fossils believed to the world’s oldest known plant-like life have been found in India, indicating that advanced multicellular life evolved much earlier than previously thought, a new study said Tuesday. The fossils resembling probable red algae were unearthed in 1.6-billion-year-old sedimentary rocks at Chitrakoot in central India, according to […]

RIYADH, March 15 (NsNewsWire) — A Saudi university warned this week its female students of immediate dismissal for imitating men in haircuts and outfits, Okaz local newspaper reported on Tuesday. The Imam Mohammed bin Saud Islamic University in Riyadh sent the warning messages on Monday, while the decision will be enforced staring next month, reports […]

MOSCOW, March 15 (NsNewsWire) — Russian President Vladimir Putin pledged to maintain the country’s course on fighting corruption and crime on Tuesday, as he outlined the priority tasks for the prosecution agencies this year at a meeting of the Prosecutor General Office’ s Board. “This (countering corruption and crime in general) calls for systematic, professional […]

WASHINGTON, March 15 (NsNewsWire) — International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday said that the global economy is showing more positive momentum, but warned that inward-looking policies and sharp tightening in global financial conditions could threaten the growth momentum. “Near-term global growth is expected to pick up, reflecting a firming-up of activity in advanced economies, an […]

NEW YORK, March 15 (NsNewsWire) — A strong late winter storm lashed the Northeast United States with snow on Tuesday, grounding more than 6,000 flights and knocking out power to over 180,000 customers. New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Maryland and Pennsylvania have declared states of emergency, reports Xinhua. Seven inches of snow fell in New […]

LONDON, March 15 (NsNewsWire) — British Prime Minister Theresa May gave her first reaction Tuesday to the passing of the Brexit bill, saying it marked a defining moment for the country. “This will be a defining moment for our whole country as we begin to forge a new relationship with Europe and a new role […]

UNITED NATIONS, March 14 (NsNewsWire) — UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday said women’s empowerment must be a key priority in a male dominated world. Addressing the 61st session of UN Commission on the Status of Women, Guterres said empowerment is about breaking structural barriers for women in all walks of life, reports Xinhua. “We […]

MOSCOW, March 14 (NsNewsWire) — Russia may completely destroy its chemical weapons this year, the world’s largest stockpile of such weapons, a Russian disarmament official said Monday. “If we move at current pace and there are no technological glitches, we will manage to complete the destruction this year,” said Mikhail Babich, chairman of Russia’ s […]