Sudanese protesters demand civilian rule in front of Republican Palace

KHARTOUM, March 1 (NNN-Xinhua) — Thousands of Sudanese protesters on Monday managed to break the security cordon and reach the gates of the Republican Palace to demand civilian rule. Mass rallies took place in the capital Khartoum and other cities on Monday, where protesters demanded civilian rule and called on…

Death toll rises to 13 from Colombia’s coal mine explosion

Members of the Technical Investigation Corps carry a body outside a coal mine after an explosion in Tasco, Colombia BOGOTA, March 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The death toll rose to 13 from Saturday’s explosion inside the La Chapa coal mine in the Colombian municipality of Tasco in the Boyaca department after…

Cult rivalry: Gunmen kill 20 mourners in Nigeria’s South East

ABUJA, March 1 (NNN-NAN) — Suspected cultists in Anambra State, Nigeria’s South-east disrupted a funeral ceremony in the state killing 20 mourners. The incident occurred at Ebenebe community in Awka North Local Government Area. A source told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the 34-year-old man whose funeral was being…

Russia-Ukraine conflict: US orders 12 Russian diplomats from UN to leave America; US closes embassy in Belarus

Russia’s Ambassador to the United Nations Vassily Nebenzia UNITED NATIONS, March 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The United States has expelled 12 Russian diplomats at the United Nations over national security concerns, US and Russian diplomats said. The US mission to the United Nations described the Russian diplomats as “intelligence operatives” who…

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Moscow, Kyiv plan ‘second round’ of conflict talks

  MINSK (Belarus), March 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Negotiators from Ukraine and Russia will return to their capital cities for consultations and have plans for fresh talks, both sides announced Monday after meeting for their first talks since the outbreak of war last week.    “The delegations are returning to their…

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Minute’s silence as UN General Assembly meets on Russia-Ukraine

Special UN General Assembly session on Ukraine opens with minute’s silence UNITED NATIONS, March 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United Nations opened a rare emergency special session of the General Assembly on Monday to discuss Russia’s invasion of Ukraine by observing a minute of silence for those killed in the conflict.  …

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Ukraine, Russia talk as sanctions rain down on Moscow, fighting enters 6th day

  KYIV, March 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Russia and Ukraine met Monday for their first talks since the outbreak of war last week, with Kyiv demanding an “immediate ceasefire” and the West ratcheting up its financial sanctions in a bid to force the Kremlin to buckle.    The meeting came as Russian…

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Bulgaria defence minister sacked for describing Russian invasion of Ukraine an “operation” and not a “war”

  SOFIA, Feb 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Bulgarian Prime Minister Kiril Petkov said his defence minister will be fired Monday over his restrained stance on Ukraine, notably stopping short of calling the conflict a “war”.    An extraordinary government session would approve Defence Minister Stefan Yanev’s resignation, Petkov said.    “No defence minister of…

Chad: At least 30 killed, 50 injured in two-bus collision

    N’DJAMENA, Feb 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least 30 people were killed and some 50 were injured when two buses collided in central Chad, the Sahel country’s transport ministry said on Monday.    The accident happened overnight on Sunday when a passenger bus coming from the capital N’Djamena collided with a bus…

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Greece summons Russian envoy after bombing kills 10 nationals

The colours of the Ukrainian flag are projected on the facade of the parliament building in support of the Ukrainian people after Russia launched a massive military operation against Ukraine, in Athens, Greece ATHENS, Feb 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least 10 Greek nationals have been killed and six wounded by…