Russia-Ukraine crisis: UN Security Council to vote on resolution condemning Russia

New Zealand ambassador to the UN Carolyn Schwalger speaks in the United Nations General Assembly hall during a meeting on the Russia-Ukraine conflict UNITED NATIONS, Feb 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — THE UNITED States and Albania will submit draft resolution to the United Nations Security Council, seeking to condemn Russia for its…

Journalist killed during violent Haiti protest

The Haitian photojournalist, also known as Maxihen Lazzare, worked for the online media outlet “Rois des infos” PORT-AU-PRINCE, Feb 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A Haitian journalist was killed Wednesday in Port-au-Prince during a violent protest by thousands of textile workers demanding a higher minimum wage, the country’s prime minister confirmed. “I…

Death toll reaches 204 from landslides, floods in Brazil

PETROPOLIS (Brazil), Feb 24 (NNN-Xinhua) — The death toll from mudslides and floods in the Brazilian city of Petropolis, in southeast Rio de Janeiro state, rose to 204 on Wednesday, authorities said. According to the police, at least 51 people remained missing as rescue efforts continued to retrieve victims from…

Anti-vaccine mandate protest: Canadian PM declares end of 10-day state of emergency

OTTAWA, Feb 24 (NNN-Xinhua) — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday declared to end the state of emergency invoked on Feb 14. At a press conference, Trudeau made the announcement to end the use of the Emergencies Act which was passed by the House of Commons on Monday. “Immediate…

Suspected cash-in-transit robbers from South Africa and Botswana killed in shootouts with police

GABORONE/JOHANNESBURG, Feb 24 (NNN-SABC) — Nine suspected cash-in-transit robbers from South Africa and Botswana have been killed in a shootout with the police in Botswana’s capital Gaborone. Botswana’s assistant Police Commissioner, Dipheko Motube says the shootout ensued after 11 heavily armed men attacked and robbed a cash-in-transit van of over…

UN chief condemns arrest of UN peacekeepers in CAR, calls for their release

Central African Republic President, Faustin Archange Touadéra UNITED NATIONS/BANGUI, Feb 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres strongly condemned the arrest of four members of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) and called for their immediate release. The UN peacekeepers from France…

Russia-Ukraine crisis: UN, partners continue delivering aid to both sides of contact line in Ukraine

Stephane Dujarric, spokesman for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres UNITED NATIONS, Feb 24 (NNN-Xinhua) — The United Nations and partners are attempting to meet the needs of people on both sides of the contact line in Ukraine despite volatile hostilities and limited funds, a UN spokesman said. “Our colleagues in (Ukraine)…

UK announces 10 million pounds aid for Nigeria’s energy sector

The support seeks to help Nigerian investors focus on low carbon energy ABUJA, Feb 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The UK minister for Africa, Vicky Ford, during her visit to Abuja announced a 10 million pounds concessional aid for the Nigerian energy sector.According to her, the fund will help reduce the risk…

Russia-Ukraine crisis: Moscow must fully comply with UN charter – Sec Gen Guterres

UNITED NATIONS, Feb 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — UN chief Antonio Guterres urged Russia to fully comply with the global body’s charter, condemning Moscow’s recognition of the “independence” of two breakaway Ukrainian regions.   “The principles of the UN Charter are not an a la carte menu…. Member States have accepted them…

Russia-Ukraine crisis: EU calls snap summit; Ukraine soldier died in shelling

BRUSSELS, Feb 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The EU will hold an emergency summit in Brussels late Thursday on Russia’s “aggressive actions” against Ukraine, European Council President Charles Michel announced in a letter to the bloc’s leaders. “It is important that we continue to be united and determined and jointly define our…