Italy: Five maintenance workers killed in train accident

ROME, Aug 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Five railway workers were killed in northern Italy after being hit by a train while conducting overnight maintenance works, Italian media reported Thursday. The train, which was transporting wagons on the Milan-Turin line, was travelling at 160 kilometres (99 miles) per hour when it hit…

Russia vetoes UN resolution on Mali sanctions

UNITED NATIONS, Aug 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Russia on Wednesday vetoed an attempt to keep inside military-run Mali a team of UN experts who had charged that foreign forces — a veiled reference to Moscow-linked Wagner mercenaries — were involved in widespread abuses. Thirteen of the UN Security Council’s 15 members…

Update: Powerful Hurricane Idalia pummels Florida, churns on to Georgia

MIAMI (Florida, US), Aug 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Idalia roared across Florida as a dangerous and powerful hurricane, bringing potentially catastrophic storm surge to coastal communities and knocking out power to thousands as the storm swept through the southeastern United States. As it barreled into neighboring Georgia, Idalia weakened to a…

South Africa records more than 4 million tourist arrivals: Tourism Minister

CAPE TOWN, Aug 31 (NNN-SANEWS) — South Africa’s tourism sector continues to show strong recovery with the first half of 2023 recording more than four million tourist arrivals. “Our arrival numbers for 2023 are looking good, demonstrating that South Africa is still a favourable tourist destination and we are eager…

South Africa commemorates African Traditional Medicine Week

PRETORIA, Aug 31 (NNN-SANEWS) — South Africa is joining forces with the rest of the continent to commemorate African Traditional Medicine Week.  From 26 to 31 August, Africa recognises the role of traditional medicine on the continent in providing accessible and affordable healthcare and its contribution to the development of…

South Africa: President Ramaphosa meets with SOE chairpersons and CEOs

PRETORIA, Aug 31 (NNN-SANEWS) — Implementing reforms will serve to enhance the ability of State Owned Enterprises (SOEs) not only to adapt to industry developments but also to serve South Africans into the future. This is according to President Cyril Ramaphosa who met with chairpersons and chief executives of SOEs…

Cuba suffers from Hurricane Idalia’s impact; 3 injured as house collapsed

HAVANA, Aug 31 (NNN-ACN) — Hurricane Idalia, which made landfall as a Category 3 storm in the U.S. state of Florida early Wednesday, inflicted a heavy impact on the western part of Cuba, local media reported Wednesday. According to a state TV report, more than 300,000 people were left without…

Peru will go on international tour in September to attract new investments

LIMA, Aug 31 (NNN-ANDINA) — Economy-Finance Minister Alex Contreras announced that an international tour will take place in September to promote Peru’s image and attract new investment into the country. “We will visit the United States, London (England), and European countries,” Contreras said during a press conference held at the Economy and Finance…

Peru: President asks St. Rose of Lima for national unity

LIMA, Aug 31 (NNN-ANDINA) — Pres Dina Boluarte called for the unity of all citizens —after having participated in a ceremony to honor Santa Rosa de Lima (St. Rose of Lima) outside the Government Palace. In brief statements to reporters, Boluarte disclosed that, as an act of faith, she had asked the Patroness…

US: 11 hospitalized as flight hits turbulence en route to Atlanta

WASHINGTON, Aug 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Eleven airline passengers and crew were hospitalized following severe turbulence on a Delta flight from Milan to Atlanta, the US-based airline said. “Delta Care Team members are mobilizing to connect with customers on Delta Flight 175 that experienced severe turbulence before landing safely in Atlanta…