Donald Trump indicted in Stormy Daniels hush-money case; ex-president expected to surrender Tuesday

Donald Trump and Stormy Daniels WASHINGTON, March 31 (NNN-XINHUA) — Former US President Donald Trump was indicted on Thursday for his role in an alleged hush-money payment to an adult film actress. A statement from Trump lawyers Joe Tacopina and Susan Necheles confirmed that the former president was indicted. “President…

Cuba reiterates commitment to the cause of the Palestinians

HAVANA, March 31 (NNN-ACN) — On the occasion of Land Day, Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla reasserted his country’s solidarity with and commitment to the just cause of that Arab people, whose territory is illegally occupied by Israel. Parilla also stated Cuba’s support for the inalienable right of Palestine…

Cuba to host international meeting of economists in November

 HAVANA, March 31 (NNN-ACN) — On Nov 14-17, Havana will host the 14th International Meeting of Economists on Globalization and Development Problems, intended to cast a critical look at the trends of the world economy.According to Oscar Luis Hung Pentón, president of the Association of Cuban Economists and Accountants (ANEC),…

Nigeria: Iswap leader executes deputy after army kills 41 militants

Nigeria troops patrolling in the north of Borno state ABUJA, March 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Furious over a Nigerian military raid that killed 41 fighters on March 19, Islamic State West African Province (Iswap) commander has executed his deputy for failing to stop the attack.Deputy Iswap commander Abu Darda was on…

Drought pushes Horn of Africa into $2.68 billion funds appeal: IGAD

Women carrying jerrycans in search of water ADDIS ABABA, March 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Countries in the Horn of Africa; Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia will need more than $2.68 billion to support key sectoral needs in the coming four months as a result of the ongoing drought in the region.Regional bloc,…

South Africa: Government working on measures to support the unemployed – Pres Ramaphosa

PRETORIA, March 31 (NNN-SANEWS) — President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed South Africa government’s commitment to fighting poverty and providing support to those who are unemployed as a core responsibility of the State. “As we work to build the economy and create employment, we remain committed to finding appropriate mechanisms to…

Cabinet: Belgium one of South Africa’s most important economic partners

PRETORIA, March 31 (NNN-SANEWS) — Cabinet has commended the confidence displayed in South Africa through the historic State Visit of King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of The Kingdom of Belgium, at the invitation of President Cyril Ramaphosa. Briefing the media following the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, Minister in the…

US condemns Russia arrest of WSJ journalist

WASHINGTON, March  31 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States on Thursday condemned Russia’s detention of an American journalist writing for The Wall Street Journal and said it was seeking consular access. US officials said they were in touch with the family of detained journalist Evan Gershkovich as well as the newspaper and that the…

US Army helicopter crash: Nine service members killed in training mission

WASHINGTON, March 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Nine US troops died after two US Army helicopters crashed during a training mission in Kentucky, officials say. The Wednesday night crash involved the 101st Airborne Division and happened near the Fort Campbell military base. It took place at 22:00 (02:00GMT) while all nine troops…

First human case of bird flu reported in Chile

SANTIAGO, March 30 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — Chilean health authorities Wednesday confirmed the first case of a human patient suffering from avian flu. It is a 53-year-old man from the city of Arica in the northern part of the country, who has been reported to be stable. ”The sanitary protocols established for…