EU countries boost fire-fighting help to Greece
BRUSSELS, Aug 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) — EU countries are stepping up their help to Greece to fight forest fires devastating its…
US Secretary of State Blinken vows no ‘impunity’ for Iran over ship attack
UNITED NATIONS, Aug 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US Secretary of State Antony Blinken renewed vows to punish Iran for allegedly…
12 Burkina Faso soldiers killed in ambush
OUAGADOUGOU, Aug 9 (NNN-Xinhua) — Twelve soldiers were killed in an ambush on Sunday in northeast Burkina Faso, communication minister…
Some 44% of Mexicans, 56 million, were considered poor at the end of 2020: Gov’t
MEXICO CITY, Aug 9 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — Of the 126 million Mexican population, almost 44% were considered poor at the end…
Brazil extends until December 2022 waiver to Venezuelan migrants who seek refuge
BRASILIA, Aug 9 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — The Government of Brazil has extended until 2022 a waiver whereby Venezuelans seeking shelter may…
Sudan floods: Thousands of homes damage; 12,000 people affected, says UN
Sudan faces severe flooding every year, with damage to properties, infrastructure and crops KHARTOUM, Aug 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Thousands of…
Capitol riot: Off-duty Seattle police officers fired for just “standing by” during assault
The scene at the US Capitol on Jan 6 has been described as a “medieval battlefield” WASHINGTON, Aug 9 (NNN-AGENCIES)…
UN outrage after Zimbabwean girl, 14, dies giving birth at church shrine
The UN has condemned the practice of child marriage HARARE, Aug 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Police in Zimbabwe are investigating the death…
Covid-19: US ‘failing’ as infections, deaths surges, says two top health officials
WASHINGTON, Aug 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — With the United States recording its highest daily Covid case load in six months, a…
Ghana: Bird flu outbreak affects 24 farms – Veterinary Services Directorate
24 farms in four regions of Ghana affected by the outbreak of the avian flu known as bird flu. ACCRA,…