UN report says Taliban have killed scores of former Afghan officials, others

UN report says Taliban and its allies are believed to have killed scores of former Afghan officials WASHINGTON, Jan 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A UN report says the Taliban and its allies are believed to have killed scores of former Afghan officials, security force members and people who worked with the international military…

US worried North Korea could return to nuclear and ICBM tests, urges dialogue

WASHINGTON, Jan 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States is concerned North Korea’s escalating missile tests could be precursors to resumed tests of nuclear weapons and intercontinental ballistic missiles, a senior US official said, while urging Pyongyang to join direct talks with no preconditions. North Korea conducted its largest missile test since 2017 on Sunday,…

Sudan: Demonstrations rage to demand civilian rule, punishment for protester killers

People in Khartoum chant slogans during anti-coup protests that have rocked the country since a military coup in October KHARTOUM, Jan 31 (NNN-Xinhua) — Thousands of protesters on Sunday took to the streets in the Sudanese capital of Khartoum and other cities to demand civilian rule and urge the authorities…

11 killed in gunmen attack in northern Nigeria

ABUJA, Jan 31 (NNN-Xinhua) — At least 11 people were killed by unidentified gunmen in Nigeria’s northern state of Kaduna, a government official said. Samuel Aruwan, the state’s commissioner for internal security and home affairs, said in a statement that the gunmen attacked a village in the Zango Kataf local…

At least 18 killed during heavy rains in Brazilian state of Sao Paulo

SAO PAULO, Jan 31 (NNN-Xinhua) — At least 18 people have been killed due to flooding and landslides caused by heavy rains in the Brazilian state of Sao Paulo, Governor Joao Doria reported. “I am following with great sadness the damage caused by the heavy rains. My solidarity is with…

Winter storm: 15 mln people under wind chill alerts in US after Nor’easter storm

NEW YORK, Jan 31 (NNN-Xinhua) — More than 15 million people across the US Northeast, Appalachians and southern Florida are under wind chill alerts Sunday morning as arctic air filters south and east behind the departing Nor’easter, which delivered a mix of heavy snow and gale along much of the…

US: An Arizona hiker fell 700 feet to his death while trying to take a photo

Jacobson slipped while taking a photo PHOENIX (Arizona, US), Jan 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A hiker in Arizona slipped and fell hundreds of feet to his death after trying to take a photo in Lost Dutchman State Park, according to the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office.Richard Jacobson, 21, was found dead around…

Kenya, EU launch talks to elevate ties ‘beyond aid’

NAIROBI, Jan 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Kenya and the European Union launched vital talks to elevate their ties beyond aid and focus on issues of long-term peace and development.At a meeting in Nairobi, Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs Raychelle Awuor Omamo and visiting EU top diplomat Josep Borrell Fontelles signed…

Ghanaian woman gives birth on Washington-bound plane at 34,000ft

The woman cuddles her baby after the birth on the plane WASHINGTON, Jan 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) — It was supposed to be a regular flight for a pregnant woman and other passengers aboard a United Flight UA 977 and headed for Washington but things took a quick, beautiful turn.According to a…

Portugal election won by Socialists, exit poll suggests

Antonio Costa talking to members of the media following legislative elections Sunday LISBON, Jan 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Portugal’s ruling Socialists won Sunday’s early election by a wide margin but may still fall short of an outright majority while the far right made huge gains, exit polls suggested. Prime Minister Antonio…