Colombian Government-ELN rebels talks in Mexico with the best willingness

MEXICO CITY, Feb 14 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) — Senator Ivan Cepeda, who is a member of the Colombian Government Delegation in the talks with the ELN guerrilla, stated that the second round of talks began with the best disposition of the leaders from both parties.     He explained that at the center…

Kenya: Security situation in North Rift Valley Region declared a National Emergency after 100 civilians, 16 police killed by bandits, rustlers

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki NAIROBI, Feb 14 (NNN-KBC) — The Kenyan Government has declared the security situation currently prevailing in the North Rift Valley Region as a National Emergency. This comes after Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki revealed that during the last six months, over 100 civilians and 16…

Dozens killed by armed groups in DR Congo: UN

UNITED NATIONS, Feb 14 (NNN-XINHUA) — Dozens of civilians were killed in attacks by armed groups in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) over the weekend, a United Nations spokesman said. According to preliminary reports, the armed group CODECO killed at least 20 civilians on Sunday in DRC’s Ituri…

Cuba: 1 injured in Havana hotel blast caused by gas leak

HAVANA, Feb 14 (NNN-XINHUA) — One person was injured in an explosion Monday at a hotel in Havana, local media reported. The Caribbean Hotel, located in historic Old Havana, was evacuated after the explosion caused by a gas leak, though there was no structural damage to the property or surrounding…

Nigerian pastor arrested for carrying AK-47 at altar; rifle belong to police officer

House on the Rock Church Pastor Uche Aigbe gave a sermon about defending one’s faith ABUJA, Feb 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A church leader who carried an assault rifle during a Sunday sermon about “spiritual weapons” has been arrested, police say. The police officer who owned the gun has also been detained,…

Update: US still in dark over mystery flying objects, rejects China balloon accusation

 WASHINGTON, Feb 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The White House responded Monday to growing and at times fevered speculation over the shooting down of unidentified aerial objects by saying the targets could be anything from commercial craft to espionage devices, while denying that US balloons spy on China. After mounting pressure on…

US gun violence: 3 killed, 5 wounded in Michigan State University shooting

EAST LANSING (Michigan, US), Feb 14. (NNN-AGENCIES) — Police confirmed that three were killed and five were wounded Monday night in a shooting at Michigan State University.  Residents and students in East Lansing are urged to shelter in place. The shooter remains at large. All campus activities are canceled for 48 hours…

Cuban Pres Diaz-Canel held meeting with health collaborators in Belize

BELMOPAN, Feb 14 (NNN-ACN) — Cuban president Miguel Diaz-Canel concluded his official visit to Belize with a meeting with health collaborators working in that Central American nation.On Twitter, the president described the exchange as very good. “They know in depth the reality of the country and their commitment to the…

Cuba hosts Algeria-Cuba intergovernmental commission meeting

HAVANA, Feb 14 (NNN-ACN) — The review of the results of President Miguel Diaz-Canel’s visit to Algiers last November and the conclusion of new bilateral cooperation agreements are the objectives of the 23rd Session of the Algeria-Cuba Joint Intergovernmental Commission, opened Monday in Havana.With the presence of Ricardo Cabrisas, Cuban…

UN chief says Syria to open two border crossings for quake aid

 UNITED NATIONS, Feb 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The UN chief said that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has agreed to open two more border crossings to allow in aid to help victims of the earthquake that has left more than 35,000 dead in the region. Before the earthquake struck, almost all of…