Historic winter storm kills at least 11 across US

WASHINGTON, Jan 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A monster storm barreling across the United States had killed at least 11 people on Monday, prompting warnings to stay off the roads, mass flight cancelations and power outages after a weekend of misery. The storm dumped snow, sleet and freezing rain across swathes of the country from Texas…

Over 1,000 people evacuated after landslide in Sicily

ROME, Jan 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — More than 1,000 people were evacuated in Sicily after a four-kilometre section of cliff crumbled during a storm, leaving houses perched perilously on the edge, authorities said. Land was continuing to give way due to rain that has soaked the area in recent days, said the mayor of…

Tanzania, South Sudan revenue authorities partner to curb tax evasion

DAR ES SALAAM, Jan 26 (NNN-DAILYNEWS) — THE Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) and the South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) are set to establish a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening tax cooperation, sealing revenue leakages and enhancing transparency in cross-border trade. The move follows a highlevel bilateral meeting held over the weekend…

At least 2.5M Kenyans risk hunger as drought persists – Prime Cabinet Secretary Mudavadi

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi NAIROBI, Jan 26 (NNN-KBC) — Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has warned that Kenya is staring at a worsening drought crisis that could leave at least 2.5 million Kenyans facing severe hunger and water shortages if the current conditions persist. Mudavadi said the country has…

Greece: 3 bodies found after biscuit factory explosion in central Trikala city

ATHENS, Jan 26 (NNN-XINHUA) — Three bodies were found after an explosion at a food factory in the central Greek city of Trikala, while two workers remain missing, the Hellenic Broadcasting Corporation reported on Monday. The explosion occurred in the early hours of Monday at the “Violanta” biscuit factory and…

At least seven dead and 800,000 without power as major winter storm hits US

Winter storm grips US as millions face power outages and disruption WASHINGTON, Jan 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A dangerous winter storm has swept across the US, leaving at least seven people dead and cutting power to hundreds of thousands of homes.Schools and roads across the country have been closed and flights…

Spain remembers the dead a week on from rail tragedy

MADRID, Jan 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — People in the southern Spanish towns of Huelva and Adamuz held ceremonies Sunday a week on from the rail disaster that killed 45 people, many of them from the area. Last Sunday’s crash between two high-speed trains happened near the village of Adamuz in the…

Uruguay begins to experience a Heat Wave in the country’s 19 departments

MONTEVIDEO, Jan 26 (NNN-TELESUR) — Uruguay began experiencing a new heatwave which will last until Jan 29 and affect all 19 departments (provinces) of the country, but not the well-known city of Punta del Este. According to a statement from the Uruguayan Institute of Meteorology, this is due to a…

Zanzibar moves ahead with 3D oil survey

ZANZIBAR, Jan 26 (NNN-DAILYNEWS) — ZANZIBAR has taken a major step in reviving its oil and gas exploration after the Zanzibar Petroleum Development Corporation (ZPDC) signed a contract with Africa Geophysical Services (AGS) to conduct a 3D seismic survey. Speaking after the signing, Minister for Blue Economy and Fisheries, Masoud Ali Mohammed,…

Tanzania, Norway seek stronger carbon trading

DAR ES SALAAM, Jan 26 (NNN-DAILYNEWS) — TANZANIA and Norway have agreed to continue strengthening their cooperation in the area of carbon trading, as part of advancing joint efforts on environmental protection and sustainable development. The agreement was reached following talks between the Permanent Secretary in the Vice-President’s Office, Dr Richard…