Landslides in El Salvador leave 7 dead

SAN SALVADOR, Sept 23 (NNN-Xinhua) — At least seven people died Thursday in El Salvador, including a family of five, after heavy rains caused landslides that toppled homes, the country’s General Directorate of Civil Protection said. The victims died in two “very unfortunate” events, the director of the National Civil…

At least 3 killed in refinery explosion in Argentina

Smoke rises from the New American Oil (NAO) refinery in Plaza Huincul, Neuquen province, Argentina BUENOS AIRES, Sept 23 (NNN-Xinhua) — At least three people were killed Thursday in an explosion that caused a fire at the New American Oil refinery in the Argentine city of Plaza Huincul in the…

UN: Jamaican PM calls for climate action to save small island developing states

UNITED NATIONS, Sept 23 (NNN-Xinhua) — Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness stressed the need for climate action to ensure the survival of small island developing states. “Climate Change is an immediate existential threat for small island developing states like Jamaica,” Holness told the General Debate of the UN General Assembly,…

Six missing after migrant boat sinks off Greek island; 49 rescued

ATHENS, Sept 23 (NNN-Xinhua) — Six people were missing after an inflatable boat carrying refugees and migrants sank off the island of Leros in the Aegean Sea, Greece’s Coast Guard said. A total of 49 passengers were rescued, according to a press statement. The nationalities of the survivors have not…

Archaeological discovery in Peru: 76 graves of sacrificed children found in Huanchaco

HUANCHACO (La Libertad region, Peru), Sept 23 (NNN-ANDINA) — A new archaeological find has been reported in Huanchaco district in the province of Trujillo with an additional 76 graves of sacrificed children were discovered, thus totaling six child sacrificial events in more than 450 years. The graves were unearthed at…

Monkeypox: 2,251 cases confirmed in Peru

LIMA, Sept 23 (NNN-ANDINA) — The Ministry of Health (Minsa) reported that the number of confirmed monkeypox cases in Peru has risen to 2,251. In a tweet, Minsa stated that cases were reported in Metropolitan Lima (1,761), Lima Provinces (24), Callao (153), La Libertad (112), Arequipa (94), Ucayali (14), Ica (14), Lambayeque…

Covid-19: Facemasks to be mandatory only in hospitals, public transportation – Peru’s Health Ministry

LIMA, Sept 23 (NNN-ANDINA) — Wearing facemasks will be mandatory only inside hospitals, public transportation vehicles, and for those citizens who have symptoms of COVID-19 or another respiratory disease, Health Minister Jorge Lopez announced. He said that the measure will enter into force the day after the corresponding rule is published in…

South Africa: President Ramaphosa to officiate national Heritage Day celebrations

TSHWANE (South Africa), Sept 23 (NNN-SANEWS) — President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Saturday deliver the keynote address during the National Heritage Day celebrations at the Union Buildings in Tshwane. The President will lead the nation in celebrating South Africa’s indigenous music and its immense contribution to sports, arts, culture and…

South Africa: Cabinet discusses load shedding challenges

PRETORIA, Sept 23 (NNN-SANEWS) — The South African Cabinet has reiterated government’s commitment to resolving the current load shedding crisis gripping the country. Cabinet held a virtual meeting on Wednesday, following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s return to the country to deal with the load shedding issue. The country has been gripped…

UN: UK announces new aid for people facing famine in Horn of Africa

UNITED NATIONS, Sept 22 (NNN-Prensa Latina) — UK Development Minister Vicky Ford has announced a new £22.8 million package of aid for people affected by the worst drought in decades in the Horn of Africa. Speaking at an event on the humanitarian crisis unfolding in the Horn of Africa at…