UN launches fund to foster cheaper loans, green development for Africa
GLASGOW, Nov 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United Nations launched a new finance mechanism aimed at saving African governments US$11 billion…
Covid-19: US rolls out vaccine for young children, ending long wait for some parents
WASHINGTON, Nov 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Seven-year-old Gael Coreas stuck out his left arm fearlessly to receive his first COVID-19 shot at…
Bali ‘suitcase murder’ accomplice arrested in US after return
Heather Mack inside an immigration car after being released from Kerobokan Prison in Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia WASHINGTON, Nov 4 (NNN-AGENCIES)…
WHO grants emergency approval for India’s Covaxin COVID-19 jab
Bharat Biotech said Brazil, the Philippines, Iran and Mexico had also authorised its COVID-19 vaccine GENEVA, Nov 4…
Six rebels, 2 soldiers killed in eastern DR Congo clashes; 36 attackers captured
KINSHASA, Nov 3 (NNN-Xinhua) — A group of rebels attacked several areas of the city of Bukavu in eastern Democratic…
Russian An-12 cargo plane engulfed in flames after crash landing in Siberia -emergency service
MOSCOW, Nov 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A Russian Antonov An-12 cargo plane carrying seven people crash-landed in Siberia on Wednesday and…
Nicaragua: Electoral observers arrive for presidential election
MANAGUA, Nov 3 (NNN-TELESUR) — The vice president of Nicaragua, Rosario Murillo, greeted the arrival of the electoral observors who…
Cuban regime preparing to counter the 15N march; questions opposition leader
HAVANA, Nov 3 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — A leading member of the Cuban opposition was set free, with restrictions, on Tuesday following…
Chile: Pres Piñera requests Congress to extend the state of emergency in Mapuche indigenous regions
SANTIAGO, Nov 3 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — Chilean president Sebastian Piñera announced he sent Congress a bill requesting a further 15 days…
Covid-19: A quarter of LA police could be sacked over vaccine mandate
Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva LOS ANGELES, Nov 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — More than a quarter of staff in the…