Thousands protest against Catalan independence amnesty in Spain

Protesters gathered at Puerta del Sol square in Madrid on Sunday MADRID, Nov 13 (NNN-XINHUA) — Thousands of supporters of the right-wing People’s Party (PP) on Sunday protested against a possible amnesty for Catalan politicians involved in an independence referendum, days before an investiture vote to decide the country’s new…

Namibia warns against unauthorized import of white rhinos

WINDHOEK, Nov 13 (NNN-XINHUA) — Namibia’s Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism expressed concern over the importation of live white rhinoceros from South Africa by registered Namibian game dealers for re-export to countries outside their natural distribution range. In a statement, ministry spokesperson Romeo Muyunda said South Africa has stricter…

Kenya grapples with El Nino rain effects as floods kill 38

NAIROBI, Nov 13 (NNN-XINHUA) — Kenya is grappling with the aftermath of floods caused by ongoing El Nino rains that have killed at least 38 people and displaced about 30,000 across the east African country in the last two weeks, according to the Kenya Red Cross (KRC). The most affected…

Amsterdam hosts large climate protest as elections near

AMSTERDAM, Nov 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Tens of thousands of people marched through Amsterdam on Sunday demanding immediate action on climate change, just 10 days before the Netherlands holds a general election. According to the police, about 70,000 people took part in the protest. Among them were climate activist Greta Thunberg and former EU climate chief Frans…

South Africa: Tourism Ministry partners with Google SA

PRETORIA, Nov 13 (NNN-SANEWS) — Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille will on Monday sign an agreement with Google, which will see the Ministry of Tourism and the digital platform collaborate on several areas of work. This is in line with the department’s work of enhancing the use of technology to…

South Africa: White Paper set to overhaul migration system, says Motsoaledi

PRETORIA, Nov 13 (NNN-SANEWS) — Home Affairs Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi says the recently published White Paper On Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection contains radical proposals that are aimed at overhauling the migration system in South Africa. Cabinet approved the White Paper on Wednesday, 1 November 2023 for public comment.…

Five US service members killed in Mediterranean plane crash

WASHINGTON, Nov 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Five American service members were killed when a military aircraft crashed into the Mediterranean during a training exercise, the US European Command (EUCOM) said. EUCOM did not specify the type of plane or where it was flying from, but the United States has deployed a…

Hundreds of thousands stage Armistice Day pro-Palestinian rally in London

LONDON, Nov 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Saturday condemned far-right protesters and Hamas sympathisers, as hundreds of thousands of pro-Palestinian supporters marched through London calling for a ceasefire in Israel’s war in Gaza. Nearly 2,000 police were out in force to keep rival groups apart, with…

Over 70, 000 runners to take part in the Athens Authentic Marathon

Athletes run past burned out area near the village of Mati during the 36th Athens Classic Marathon ATHENS, Nov 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Time is counting down for this year’s 40th anniversary edition of the Authentic Athens Marathon which takes place on Monday- the route that Feidippides ran in 490 BC…

Ship heads to Italy after rescuing 118 migrants at sea

ROME, Nov 12 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — A rescue ship is heading for the Italian port of Brindisi with 118 migrants picked up from flimsy boats in rough seas in the Maltese rescue zone. Non-profit group, Emergency, says crew from the private ship, Life Support, conducted two different operations overnight Wednesday to…