First German plane evacuated only 7 people from Kabul
French and Afghan nationals line up to board a French military transport plane at the Kabul airport BERLIN, Aug 17…
US drought: Colorado basin drought sparks water limits at huge reservoir
The level of Lake Mead has been steadily declining due to a chronic drought LOS ANGELES, Aug 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) —…
Thousands evacuated in southern France as ‘fierce’ wildfire spreads
MARSEILLE, Aug 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Thousands of people, including tourists in campsites, have been evacuated from the Var region of…
Europe’s Vega rocket blasts off with Airbus observation satellite
KOUROU, Aug 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A European Vega rocket lifted off Monday night from French Guiana carrying an Earth…
Burkina army says killed 13 jihadists, destroyed camp
OUAGADOUGOU, Aug 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least 13 jihadists have been killed and a “terrorist logistics site” destroyed in…
Nicaragua cancels work permits of six foreign NGOs, including Oxfam
Demonstrators protesting against Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega’s government in Managua MANAGUA, Aug 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Nicaragua on Monday canceled operating…
Six injured as self-driving Tesla crashes in school car park in Southern England: Report
SUSSEX (England), Aug 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Five children and an adult were taken to hospital with injuries after a self-driving…
Covid-19: US CDC warns against Turkey travel, eases India advisory
WASHINGTON, Aug 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warned against travel to Turkey because of…
Fresh Venezuela talks set for September; opposition leader freed
Venezuelan opposition leader Freddy Guevara MEXICO CITY/CARACAS, Aug 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Representatives of Venezuela’s government and the opposition said they…
Storm brings floods as Haitians seek help at overloaded hospitals after quake
LES CAYES (Haiti), Aug 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Doctors in Haiti battled in makeshift tents to save the lives of hundreds…