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Indonesia calls for peaceful use of nuclear energy

JAKARTA, March 13 (Xinhua) — The Indonesian foreign minister on Monday said Indonesia will always encourage Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) signatory countries to use nuclear energy for peaceful purpose. Retno Marsudi made the remarks at a two-day NPT meeting for the Asia-Pacific region, which kicked off here on Monday. The meeting was hosted by Indonesia […]

UN chief slams terrorist bombings in Syrian capital

UNITED NATIONS, March 13 (NsNewsWire) — UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Sunday condemned the terrorist bombings in the Syrian capital of Damascus on Saturday, saying that those responsible for the bombings “must be held accountable.” “The secretary-general is appalled by the utter disregard for human life displayed by the perpetrators, and extends his deepest sympathy […]

S. Korea, U.S. kick off Key Resolve exercise

SEOUL, March 13 (Xinhua) — Combined forces of South Korea and the United States on Monday kicked off the annual command post exercise, codenamed Key Resolve, which is scheduled to last for 11 days. The computer-simulated exercise between the two allies will continue through March 24, local media reported, citing unnamed military officials. It followed […]

Chinese mobile app economy growing on fast track

BEIJING, March 13 (Xinhua) — China’s booming mobile app market will continue to expand with rising smart device penetration and mobilization of more traditional businesses, according to a leading industry observer. “China’s app economy is accelerating in growth, putting it within striking distance of Japan and the United States,” Bertrand Schmitt, CEO and co-founder of […]

India, Pakistan troops exchange fire on Kashmir LoC

SRINAGAR, Indian-controlled Kashmir, March 13 (Xinhua) — Troops of India and Pakistan Monday exchanged heavy fire and targeted each other’s positions on Line of Control (LoC), dividing Kashmir, officials said. The two sides exchanged fire on LoC in frontier areas of Poonch district, about 185 km southwest of Srinagar city, the summer capital of Indian-controlled […]

Israel blocks entry of pro-Palestinian activist from Britain

JERUSALEM, March 13 (Xinhua) — Israel said Monday that a an anti-occupation activist from Britain was denied entry into Israel, one week after the Israeli parliament approved a law banning entry of foreigners who call for boycotting Israel. Hugh Lanning, chairman of the Palestine Solidarity Campaign, was barred from entering Israel at Ben Gurion Airport […]

Tensions feared to escalate from Turkish-Dutch rally row

ISTANBUL, March 13 (Xinhua) — Fueled by the latest strong-worded controversial remarks made by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, tensions are feared to escalate and spread from a rally row between Turkey and the Netherlands in the former’s relations with European Union members. The row has also led to Danish delay of a planned visit […]

CEMS Global organizing 12 th Motor Show, 3 rd Bike Show, 2 nd Auto Parts Show and Commercial Automotive Show from 23-25 March

Dhaka, Mar 13 (NsNewsWire) –CEMS Global- Conference & Exhibition Management Services Ltd, is presenting 12 th Dhaka Motor Show 2017, 3 rd Dhaka Bike Show, Dhaka Auto Parts Show and Dhaka Commercial Automotive Show from 23-25 March, 2017 at International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB), Kuril, Dhaka. This is the biggest and only International Exhibition on […]

South Koreans celebrate Park’s ouster in last, festive candlelight rally

SEOUL, March 12 (NsNewsWire) — Hundreds of thousands of South Koreans took to the streets on Saturday night for a last, festive candlelight rally to celebrate former President Park Geun-hye’s ouster. The constitutional court handed down a unanimous ruling Friday to force Park out of office. Park became the first South Korean president to be […]