Germany shooting: 2 suspects arrested after two police officers shot dead near Kusel

Officers shut roads in the area while launching a major manhunt on Monday BERLIN, Feb 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Two men, 38-year-old and 32-year-old respectively, were arrested on suspicion of shooting two police officers dead during a traffic control on a rural road in western Germany Monday morning, according to a…

WFP receives UK aid to support vulnerable families in Sudan

UK continues support WFP cash programme and humanitarian service in Sudan KHARTOUM, Feb 1 (NNN-Xinhua) — The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in Sudan recently received some 6 million British pounds from the UK Aid to support vulnerable families in the country. “This flexible funding will enable WFP to…

Senior UN official calls for dialogue to defuse Russia-Ukraine tensions

UN Undersecretary-General for Political Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo UNITED NATIONS, Feb 1 (NNN-Xinhua) — UN Undersecretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo on Monday called for dialogue to defuse the current tensions between Russia and Ukraine. It is reported that over 100,000 troops and heavy weaponry from Russia are positioned…

Nigeria: Boko Haram releases four recently abducted Chibok girls

The four young ladies were taken to Dille by the insurgents MAIDUGARI (Nigeria), Feb 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Four girls abducted in Kautikari village of Chibok Local Government Area of Borno State in northeast Nigeria, have regained freedom at the weekend, residents of Chibok town said.The girls were among the 24…

Russia, US to hold new Ukraine crisis talks after key UN session

   WASHINGTON, Feb 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Russian and US foreign ministers are set to hold fresh talks Tuesday after a UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine, with Washington vowing to work with Western allies to beef upsanctions should Moscow decide to invade its neighbour.      Russia announced Foreign Minister…

US, Britain, Canada hit top Myanmar justice officials with sanctions

   WASHINGTON, Feb 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States, Britain and Canada hit top Myanmar justice officials with sanctions on Monday on the one-year anniversary of a military coup.    The US Treasury Department placed sanctions on Attorney General Thida Oo, Supreme Court Chief Justice Tun Tun Oo and Anti-Corruption…

AU suspends Burkina Faso over Jan 24 coup

ADDIS ABABA, Jan 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) –The African Union has slapped a suspension on Burkina Faso following a coup that ousted President Christian Roch Marc Kabore from office.The continental bloc’s Political Affairs, Peace and Security Council met on Monday, Jan 31 for its 1,062nd meeting during which the decision was taken.“Council…

Long-awaited ‘partygate’ report handed to UK PM

LONDON, Jan 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has received a version of an eagerly-awaited report into claims of lockdown-breaking parties at his Downing Street office, media reported on Monday. Senior civil servant Sue Gray has been investigating a series of revelations about the boozy get-togethers held while…

Anger, reflection as Northern Ireland marks 50 years since ‘Bloody Sunday’

People attend a memorial service to mark the 50th anniversary of ‘Bloody Sunday’ in Londonderry, Northern Ireland LONDONDERRY (United Kingdom), Jan 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Relatives of 13 civil rights protesters shot dead in Northern Ireland by British soldiers 50 years ago demanded justice on Sunday, as they commemorated one of…

Roadside blast kills at least 13 in northeast Kenya

MANDERA (Kenya), Jan 31 (NNN-Xinhua) — At least 13 commuters were killed in a roadside blast along a highway in northeast Kenya early Monday. Regional police chief George Seda confirmed the incident, saying the blast happened when a minibus ran over an improvised explosive device set on the road along…