2 dead after severe storm lashes south-central Chile

SaltWire9 hours ago SANTIAGO, Aug 22 (NNN-XINHUA) — Two people have died following a severe storm that has lashed south-central Chile since Saturday, Deputy Interior Minister Manuel Monsalve said. One of the fatal victims was a volunteer firefighter who died while trying to rescue a dog from a swollen river;…

Sudan crisis: Fierce fighting continues around strategic camp south of capital Khartoum

KHARTOUM, Aug 22 (NNN-XINHUA) — The fierce clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) continued around the strategic armored corps camp at Al-Shajara military area, south of the capital Khartoum. “For the second day, the rebel militia attempted to enter the armored corps…

Two dead as Greece battles growing wildfire front

ATHENS, Aug 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Greece on Tuesday was battling a growing wildfire front that killed two and forced widespread evacuations in the second deadly wave of fires in a month. Blazes burned unchecked in northeastern Greece, the islands of Evia and Kythnos and the region of Boeotia north of…

Germany arrests two US soldiers after man stabbed to death at funfair

The United States has had troops stationed in Germany since World War II BERLIN, Aug 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Two American soldiers have been arrested in Germany over the death of a man at a funfair in the west of the country, according to German police.“Following the murder of a 28-year-old…

No funds to support DRC refugees in Tanzania: Home Affairs Ministry

Refugees at Nyarugusu camp, Tanzania DODOMA, Aug 22 (NNN-GNA) — Tanzania has raised the red flag over lack of funds to take care of the increased number of refugees from Democratic Republic of Congo.Authorities in Dodoma appealed to development partners to support refugees living in camps. It followed an announcement…

Update: California cleans up after record rainfall from Hurricane Hilary

 LOS ANGELES, Aug 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Southern California was cleaning up after record rainfall triggered landslides and flooding, shuttering schools, roads and businesses in an “unprecedented” tropical storm. Up to 11 inches (28 centimeters) of rain were recorded in some areas as the tail end of what was once Hurricane…

US gun violence: A Californian killed after an argument over a Pride flag hanging outside her clothing store, deputies say

LOS ANGELES, Aug 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A Southern California clothing store owner was shot and killed after an argument about a rainbow Pride flag hanging outside her business, police said, as the LGBTQ+ community continues to face violence and threats across America. Laura Ann “Lauri” Carleton, 66, died from a gunshot wound Friday evening…

US Pres Biden tours ‘overwhelming’ Hawaii wildfire damage

LAHAINA (Hawaii, US), Aug 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — President Joe Biden has toured wildfire damage in Hawaii after scrutiny of his administration’s response to the state’s worst ever natural disaster. He arrived in Maui on Monday, 13 days after the deadliest US wildfire in over a century, telling survivors the nation…

South Africa, China cooperation can bring mutual benefit for the future

PRETORIA, Aug 22 (NNN-SANEWS) — Cooperation between China and South Africa can be a source of development and mutual benefit between both countries. This is according to President Cyril Ramaphosa through his weekly newsletter released ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s Official State Visit to South Africa on Tuesday. Diplomatic…

South Africa, Namibia talks focus on energy security

WINDHOEK, Aug 22 (NNN-SANEWS) — South Africa and fellow SADC [Southern Africa Development Community] country, Namibia, have explored areas of mutual cooperation in energy generation at a ministerial level meeting on Friday. The Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, on Friday undertook a working visit to…