Haitian gang leader threatens to kill ‘these Americans’ in video online

A sign reading “Bible Training Centre, Strive to receive praise from God” is seen at the Christian Aid Ministries compound PORT-AU-PRINCE, Oct 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A Haitian man asserting that he represents a gang who kidnapped a group of American and Canadian missionaries said in a video posted on YouTube on Thursday…

Europe reels from powerful ‘Aurore’ storm; 4 dead in Poland, 4 injured in Netherlands

A house destroyed after being hit by storm Aurore in Plozevet, western France PARIS, Oct 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Storm “Aurore” swept across parts of northern Europe on Thursday, leaving four dead in Poland and causing substantial damage in Germany, France, the Netherlands and elsewhere. All four deaths in Poland occurred in…

Britain warns China against dangerous military moves around Taiwan

Britain’s Defence Secretary Ben Wallace BRUSSELS, Oct 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Britain’s defence minister called on China to find a peaceful way to settle its dispute with Taiwan, warning that Chinese incursions into the Taiwanese air defence zone were dangerous and could spark conflict. Western capitals and Taipei are on alert…

At United Nations, Afghan women appeal: Don’t let Taliban in

Left to right: Former Afghan diplomat Asila Wardak, former Afghan politician and peace negotiator Fawzia Koofi, Afghan journalist Anisa Shaheed and former Afghan politician, Naheed Fareed speak to reporters outside the U.N. Security Council UNITED NATIONS, Oct 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A group of Afghan women urged the United Nations to…

Some aid operations curtailed or closed due to volatile Ethiopia conflict: UN

A one-year-old boy is treated for malnutrition at a health centre in the Tigray region of northern Ethiopia UNITED NATIONS, Oct 22 (NNN-Xinhua) — Some assistance programs had to be curtailed or closed due to the intensifying, unpredictable and volatile northern Ethiopia conflict, coupled with restrictions on aid delivery, UN…

Libyan FM reaffirms rejection to foreign interference

Libyan Foreign Minister, Najla Al-Mangoush TRIPOLI, Oct 22 (NNN-Xinhua) — Libya’s Foreign Minister Najla Mangoush reaffirmed the Libyan government’s rejection to all kinds of foreign interference in the country’s internal affairs. “The Government of National Unity of Libya reaffirms its permanent, firm and strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, territorial…

Sudan’s PM says demonstrations reaffirm Sudanese adherence to civil state

KHARTOUM, Oct 22 (NNN-Xinhua) — Sudan’s Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok said the demonstrations, which took place in several cities of the country on Thursday, reaffirmed the Sudanese people’s adherence to the civil state. Sudanese cities on Thursday witnessed mass demonstrations in support of the civilian rule and the civilian coalition…

Uganda coffee in hot demand in Italy as exports climb to 30-year high

Uganda overtook Vietnam to become the second-largest supplier of coffee to Italy LONDON, Oct 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Demand for Ugandan coffee in Italy, where espresso lovers abound, has helped increase exports of the beans to the highest in at least 30 years.In August, Uganda overtook Vietnam to become the second-largest…

French troops kill senior jihadist fighter in Mali: army

  PARIS, Oct 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — French soldiers have killed a commander from a jihadist group close to Al-Qaeda that operates along Mali’s troubled border with Burkina Faso, the army’s general staff announced Thursday.   Nasser Al Tergui was the number two in the Gourma-Serma brigade of the Support Group…

Covid-19: 80,000-180,000 health workers may have died from Covid by May 2021 – WHO

   GENEVA, Oct 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The World Health Organization said that 80,000 to 180,000 health care workers may have been killed by Covid-19 up to May this year, insisting they must be prioritised for vaccination.   A WHO paper estimated that out of the world’s 135 million health staff,…