Snowstorm brings Munich airport to a standstill and causes travel chaos in Germany

Snow covered trains are parked at the central station after heavy snow fall in Munich, Germany, Saturday BERLIN, Dec 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — All flights were grounded at Munich’s airport Saturday after a winter storm dumped snow across southern Germany and parts of Austria, Switzerland and the Czech Republic, affecting travel across the…

French Pres Macron sends condolences to family of German killed in Paris ‘terror attack’

 PARIS, Dec 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — French President Emmanuel Macron said he was sending his condolences to the family of a German killed in a “terror attack” in Paris. The suspected attacker was “quickly” arrested and justice should now be done “in the name of the French people”, he wrote on…

France violence: Radical with mental health troubles stabs German tourist to death in Paris; two others injured

PARIS, Dec 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A person known to the French authorities as a radical with mental health troubles stabbed a German tourist to death and wounded two people in central Paris on Saturday before being arrested, officials said. The attack took place close to the Eiffel Tower during a…

Sierra Leone leader calls for respect of law after failed coup

FREETOWN, Dec 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio said that his government’s response to an attempted coup last week would be dictated by “respect for the law”. “The attempted coup will be treated by my government as a simple matter of public order and not as a…

South Africa commends Cuba’s support in water sector

PRETORIA, Dec 3 (NNN-SANEWS) — Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister David Mahlobo has commended the Cuban government for its continued solidarity with the people of South Africa, particularly in the field of water and sanitation. “The unwavering support that we receive from the Cuban government has been amazing and we…

South Africa: Lesotho, Zimbabwe exemption permits extended – Home Affairs Minister

PRETORIA, Dec 3 (NNN-SANEWS) — South Africa’s Home Affairs Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has announced that he has issued directives to extend the validity of the exemption permits in respect of Lesotho and Zimbabwean nationals to Dec 31, 2024. “I call upon all the affected Lesotho and Zimbabwean nationals to…

South Africa: DP Mashatile rallies communities to be involved in HIV interventions

MANDENI (KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa), Dec 3 (NNN-SANEWS) — South Africa Deputy President Paul Mashatile has called on communities to actively participate in interventions to combat stigma, discrimination, and human rights violations affecting people living and affected by HIV/AIDS. “History demonstrates that when communities unite, any challenge can be overcome. Our…

Zimbabwe Budget 2024: Fury at hike in passport fees

Many Zimbabweans, like this woman, survive by doing cross-border trade HARARE, Dec 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A raft of new taxes and increases announced as part of Zimbabwe’s 2024 budget by Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube has been widely condemned. The increase in passport fees to $200, up from $120, making it…

France bullying: Anti-bullying bikers accused of threatening headteacher for lack of actions against bullying in schools

Some bikers’ groups are using their tough image to send a strong message against bullying PARIS, Dec 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The leaders of an anti-bullying motorcycle club in northern France have been arrested on charges of threatening a school headteacher and his deputy. The president of the Black Shadow North WC…

Peru’s President: We are prepared to reduce El Niño impact

PIURA (Peru), Dec 3 (NNN-ANDINA) — Pres Dina Boluarte affirmed that the country is prepared to reduce the possible impact of Coastal El Niño, after presenting the equipment acquired by the Peruvian State to deal with the natural phenomenon. She said that, throughout this year, 85 interventions have been carried out…