Cyprus launches first underwater archaeological park at ancient port

LIMASSOL (Cyprus), July 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Cyprus has opened its first underwater archaeological park, offering visitors a glimpse of history at one of the eastern Mediterranean’s best preserved ancient harbours. The now-submerged harbour lying off the ancient city-kingdom of Amathus was constructed between 312/311 B.C. and 294 B.C., when Cyprus…

Rebels kill nine in eastern DR Congo

BENI (DR Congo), July 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Suspected rebels have killed at least nine people in twin attacks in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, officials said, in the latest violence to hit the turbulent region. Fighters from the feared Armed Democratic Forces (ADF) group killed six civilians in an attack on…

Rwandan genocide survivor group says French verdict a ‘strong’ message

The Murambi genocide memorial, Nyamagabe, southern Rwanda KIGALI, July 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A Rwandan genocide survivors’ group said it welcomed the jailing in France of a former top official convicted of a role in the 1994 slaughter as a “strong” message. Laurent Bucyibaruta was sentenced Tuesday to 20 years in…

Update: Tanzania probes mystery “nosebleed” illness after three die

DAR ES SALAAM, July 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Tanzania has dispatched a team of doctors and health experts to investigate a mysterious disease that has claimed the lives of three people, the government said. Symptoms of the illness include fever, headaches, fatigue and nosebleeds, the government’s chief medical officer Aifello Sichalwe…

Russia-Ukraine conflict: At UN, dozens of nations call on Russia to end war in Ukraine

UNITED NATIONS, July 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Dozens of countries from around the world called on Russia to halt the war in Ukraine. They included the United States, member of the European Union, and countries in Asia. In a statement these 40-odd countries said they support Ukraine’s proceedings before the International…

Russia-Ukraine conflict: EU to send experts to Ukraine to assess environmental damage

PRAGUE, July 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Europe plans to send experts to Ukraine to help Kiev assess the environmental damage caused by the ongoing hostilities and to support the country’s efforts in ensuring environmental protection, Czech Environment Minister Anna Hubackova said. “EU countries plan to send experts to Ukraine to help…

Mystery child hepatitis outbreak passes 1,000 recorded cases, 22 child dead, says WHO

GENEVA, July 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) — In addition to tackling COVID and the monkeypox outbreak, the UN health agency has also been keeping a close eye on the puzzling spread of hepatitis in previously healthy children, which has left dozens needing lifesaving liver transplants. According to a new update on Wednesday from the World…

Covid-19: Death toll surpasses 200,000 in Britain

LONDON, July 14 (NNN-Xinhua) — More than 200,000 COVID-19 deaths have been recorded across Britain, showed the latest data released Wednesday from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The grim milestone has been reached in late June, but not revealed until Wednesday due to a delay in registration. Up to…

Argentina’s number of monkeypox cases climbs to 12

BUENOS AIRES, July 14 (NNN-Xinhua) — Argentina reported three new cases of monkeypox, bringing the total number of cases to 12, the Health Ministry announced. In a statement, it said that the cases correspond to two residents of the Province of Cordoba, aged 29 and 34, and a resident of…

Canada confirms 477 cases of monkeypox

OTTAWA, July 14 (NNN-Xinhua) — The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) confirmed a total of 477 cases of monkeypox in the country as of Wednesday. PHAC provided an update on these confirmed cases which included 284 cases from Quebec, 156 from Ontario, 29 from British Columbia and eight from…