Explosion at illegal fireworks factory leaves four dead and several injured in El Salvador

SAN SALVADOR, April 3 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) — The explosion of a fireworks factory left at least four dead and a dozen injured, the National Civil Police (PNC) of El Salvador reported.     The incident occurred in the “Jardines del Jordan” neighborhood, El Ranchador, Santa Ana, on Saturday night, according to a…

US: At least 26 dead as storms ravage parts of south and midwest cities

Wynne’s high school suffered heavy damage from the tornado WASHINGTON, April 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least 26 people have been killed after a series of tornadoes tore through towns and cities in the United States’ South and Midwest. Homes were destroyed and thousands left without power after storms caused devastation…

Kenyan President Ruto: Gov’t will not interfere with freedom of the media

NAIROBI, April 3 (NNN-KBC) — Kenyan President William Ruto has distanced his administration from allegations of planning to shut down the media and internet during the protests being led by the opposition. In his address to the nation, Ruto noted the government has interest in attacking the media adding that…

AU marks first anniversary of African Union Transition Mission in Somalia

African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) marked first anniversary MOGADISHU, April 3 (NNN-KBC) — The Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union, Moussa Faki Mahamat has honoured the service of African Union troops, whom have paid the ultimate sacrifice in the mission to restore peace and security in…

Lavrov, Blinken discuss detained US reporter over phone

MOSCOW, April 3 (NNN-XINHUA) — US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday called Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov over Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who has been detained in Russia on espionage charges. During the phone conversation, Lavrov underscored the need to respect the decision of Russian authorities…

US: 2 dead in medical helicopter crash

WASHINGTON, April 3 (NNN-XINHUA) — A medical helicopter on Sunday crashed in northeast Shelby County, the southern U.S. state of Alabama, killing two crew members. The helicopter was reportedly requested to assist in the extraction of a patient who went hiking in the area and suffered breathing problems and chest…

UK passport workers launch five-week walkout over pay and pensions row

LONDON, April 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — UK passport office workers launched a five-week stoppage Monday, the latest walkout in strike-hit Britain as the country reels from the worst cost of living crisis in a generation. The Public and Commercial Services union (PCS) accused the government of failing to deal even handedly…

Cuba to host 1st edition of the Month of Europe in Cuba

 HAVANA, April 3 (NNN-ACN) — With the aim of strengthening ties and promoting a positive agenda for the development of the people, it was announced the celebration of the Month of Europe in Cuba.The first edition of the event will take place April 9 to May 9 in different venues…

UK home secretary says Rwanda is safe for asylum seekers

Britain’s interior minister, Suella Braverman LONDON, April 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Britain’s interior minister, Suella Braverman, says she is convinced Rwanda is a safe country for the resettlement of asylum seekers, but she has declined to set any deadline for the first deportations there.The British government is hoping to send thousands…

Sudan factions delay post-coup deal on civilian rule

Reform of the security forces is a key point of contention in the talks in Sudan KHARTOUM, April 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Sudanese leaders have postponed the signing of an agreement planned for Saturday to resume a short-lived democratic transition, an official has said, amid continued disagreement between military factions.Spokesman for…