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Myanmar swears in new president

YANGON, BURMA (BNO NEWS) — Retired General Thein Sein on Wednesday was sworn in as president of Myanmar, Mizzima News reported.

Thein Sein, the leader of the military-backed Union Solidarity and Development Party, was sworn in at a joint session of P…

Egypt’s military council adopts interim Constitution

CAIRO, EGYPT (BNO NEWS) — Egypt’s Supreme Council of the Armed Forces on Wednesday adopted an interim Constitution that includes some articles endorsed in the past referendum.

According to the Daily al-Ahram newspaper, Major General Mamduh Shahin ann…

Iran welcomes Egypt’s willingness to resume bilateral ties

TEHRAN (BNO NEWS) — Iran’s Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi on Wednesday welcomed remarks by his Egyptian counterpart Nabil al-Arabi on promoting bilateral ties, Press TV reported.

The Iranian foreign minister commented on the remarks by saying “d…

One Palestinian dead in Israeli airstrike on southern Gaza Strip

GAZA (BNO NEWS) — One Palestinian militant on early Wednesday was killed during and Israeli airstrike on southern Gaza Strip, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) informed.

An Israeli Air Force (IAF) aircraft targeted and hit a terrorist squad, the Al-Qud…

Flooding in Thailand kills at least 15

BANGKOK, THAILAND (BNO NEWS) — At least 15 people have been killed by flooding and mudslides in the southern region of Thailand caused by the week’s heavy rainfall, the Bangkok Post reported Wednesday.

The latest reports include the death of four peo…

Three militants killed in southern Philippines

ZAMBOANGA CITY, PHILIPPINES (BNO NEWS) — Security forces on Wednesday killed three militants in the southern Philippines, the Mindanao Examiner reported.

Officials said the fighting erupted when marine soldiers clashed with Abu Sayyaf rebels in Patik…

UK to expel five Libyan diplomats

LONDON (BNO NEWS) — British Foreign Secretary William Hague on Wednesday announced that the United Kingdom (UK) will be expelling five Libyan diplomats, who “pose a threat to our security.”

Speaking to the House of Commons, Hague underlined “our grav…

Indonesia sends police to confirm Bali bomb terrorist arrest in Pakistan

JAKARTA, INDONESIA (BNO NEWS) — The government of Indonesia announced on Wednesday that a police team has been deployed to Pakistan to review the arrest of Indonesian terrorist Umar Patek, who is also wanted in the Southeast Asian country and linked t…

Indonesia sends police to confirm Bali bomb terrorist arrest in Pakistan

JAKARTA, INDONESIA (BNO NEWS) — The government of Indonesia announced on Wednesday that a police team has been deployed to Pakistan to review the arrest of Indonesian terrorist Umar Patek, who is also wanted in the Southeast Asian country and linked t…

Dutch authorities launch investigation after 12-year-old gives birth

AMSTERDAM (BNO NEWS) — Dutch authorities have launched an investigation into the pregnancy of a 12-year-old girl, who gave birth during a school trip last week.

Kirsten Smit, a spokeswoman for the country’s prosecutor’s office, said the 12-year-old g…