More than 700 saved from Mediterranean this weekend: aid group
More than 1,100 people died attempting the crossing in the first half of the year, says the IOM. MARSEILLE, Aug…
Belarus athlete under protection in Japan after forced flight claim; plan to seek asylum in Europe
Belarus sprinter Kristina Timanovskaya claims her team is forcing her to return home and spent the night under protection TOKYO,…
Europe wildfires: Fires rage across southern region, forcing hundreds to evacuate
Turkey has suffered its worst fires in at least a decade. PARIS, Aug 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Dozens of villages were…
US: 4 killed in helicopter crash in remote California
LOS ANGELES, Aug 2 (NNN-Xinhua) — Four people were killed Sunday afternoon in a helicopter crash in Colusa County in…
US authorities scramble, trade blame as millions face eviction
WASHINGTON, Aug 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Eviction protections expired Sunday for millions of Americans who could face homelessness within days, triggering…
15 soldiers killed, six missing in Niger attack: ministry
NIAMEY, Aug 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Fifteen soldiers were killed and six more are missing after a “terrorist” attack in southwest…
Tanzania President Samia Suluhu starts 2-day official visit to Rwanda Monday
Tanzania president Samia Suluhu KIGALI, Aug 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Tanzanian President Samia Suhulu arrive Monday in Kigali for her first…
Covid-19: Uganda govt, health protection body clash over exorbitant treatment in private hospitals
KAMPALA CITY KAMPALA, Aug 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Uganda National Health Consumers’ Organisation (UNHCO) has challenged the government over the…
Cuba registers new daily records for cases, deaths from COVID-19
HAVANA, Aug 2 (NNN-Xinhua) — Cuba on Sunday set a new daily record of 9,747 cases and 87 deaths from…
US blames Iran for tanker attack, prepares for response
The Mercer Street WASHINGTON, Aug 2 (NNN-Xinhua) — The United States blamed Iran for the attack against an oil tanker…