At least 10 Malian soldiers killed in latest attack in hard-hit northern region

BAMAKO, Sept 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least 10 government soldiers were killed Tuesday during an attack by armed groups in northern Mali, the nation’s armed forces said, amid ongoing deadly violence in the hard-hit region and as United Nations peacekeepers continue their withdrawal. A coalition of former rebels known as the…

Health alert issued for flood-stricken central Greece, EU pledges support

ATHENS, Sept 13 (NNN-XINHUA) — Regions in central Greece are on alert for the impact of the recent floods on public health, local officials said on Tuesday. The European Union (EU) has pledged financial aid for recovery. To date, 46 cases of gastroenteritis and 24 cases of respiratory infection have…

Death toll rises to 47 from Brazil cyclone

BRASILIA, Sept 13 (NNN-XINHUA) — The death toll rose to 47 from the extratropical cyclone in the Brazilian southeastern state of Rio Grande do Sul, officials said Tuesday. The cyclone has ravaged 98 municipalities and caused the Taquari River to swell, leading to the evacuation of over 25,000 people and…

Cuba: International delegations arrive in Havana for G77+China Summit

HAVANA, Sept 13 (NNN-XINHUA) — Delegations from different countries arrived in Havana on Tuesday for the upcoming Group of 77 and China Summit (G77+China Summit) to be held on Sept 15-16. The G77+China Summit is expected to gather heads of state and high-level government officials from around the world, as…

Cuban PM receives his Djibouti counterpart

HAVANA, SepT 13 (NNN-ACN) — Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz received at the government headquarters his counterpart from Djibouti, Abdoulkader Kamil Mohamed, who is on an official visit to Cuba.The delegation of the African country, which is in Havana to participate this Friday and Saturday in the Summit of…

Cuba reaffirms commitment to South-South Cooperation

 HAVANA, Sept 13 (NNN-ACN) — Cuba reaffirmed its commitment to cooperation among the countries of the South, one of the fundamental pillars of international collaboration.On the occasion of the United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation, the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs on X, formerly Twitter, reiterated the support of the…

US Pres Biden to travel to UN General Assembly: White House

 WASHINGTON, Sept 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US President Joe Biden will address the United Nations General Assembly in New York next week and discuss international security “threats” with other world leaders, the White House said Tuesday. Russia’s war in Ukraine is again expected to dominate the annual UN forum, where nations…

Mali cancels flights to Timbuktu after shelling

BAMAKO, Sept 13 (NNN-GNA) — Flights from the Malian capital, Bamako, to the northern cities of Timbuktu and Gao have been cancelled due to insecurity.Several shells landed near Timbuktu airport on Monday.A United Nations camp was hit.Malian authorities on Monday reportedly imposed a 30-day curfew on Timbuktu. The city has…

Mexico City airport shooting leaves two police injured

MEXICO CITY, Sept 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — An alleged thief opened fire Tuesday outside Mexico City’s main international airport during a police chase that left two officers injured and briefly caused panic among travelers, authorities said. One officer was shot in the leg and shoulder and another was run over while…

US storm: A significantly larger Hurricane Lee keep growing as it races north

MIAMI, Sept 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Hurricane Lee grew even larger on Tuesday and triggered a tropical storm watch for Bermuda as the cyclone’s potential impacts begin to come into focus for the island and beyond. Lee, a Category 3 hurricane Tuesday night, was about 515 miles south-southwest of Bermuda, with maximum sustained winds…