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…

Mexico road accident leaves at least 13 dead

 GUADALAJARA (Mexico), Jan 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least 13 people died after a bus carrying pilgrims to a religious shrine in Mexico flipped over on Saturday, authorities said.   Another 10 were injured in the accident in the western state of Jalisco.   The bus was taking 23 people to…

Covid-19: Africa’s cases surpass 10.37 mln – Africa CDC

ADDIS ABABA, Jan 29 (NNN-Xinhua) — The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Africa has reached 10,373,362 cases, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said.   The specialized healthcare agency of the African Union (AU) said the death toll across the continent stands at 234,821 with…

Covid-19: Canada has five cases in Winter Olympics team

  BEIJING, Jan 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Canada said five members of its Winter Olympics delegation in Beijing have tested positive for Covid-19.    The winter sports powerhouse has not said whether those concerned are athletes, support staff or officials.    “Currently five out of the 246 members of the Team…