Dignitaries rush to cover as protests flare at Haiti president’s funeral
CAP-HAITIEN (Haiti), July 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A US delegation and other dignitaries were hurried to vehicles as reports emerged of shots…
France says boatload of 42 migrants rescued in English Channel
Dinghies used by migrants to try to cross the channel PARIS, July 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — French authorities said they had…
Sierra Leone parliament votes to abolish death penalty
Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio FREETOWN, July 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Sierra Leone’s parliament voted unanimously on Friday to repeal…
Ecuador prison riot death toll rises to 27
QUITO, July 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Ecuador raised to 27 the number of inmates killed in prison riots in two jails…
US, Russia to hold new talks to encourage stability
WASHINGTON, July 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States and Russia will hold high-level talks next week in the second bid…
Covid-19 cases surpass 40 million in Latin America and the Caribbean
MONTEVIDEO, July 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The number of Covid-19 cases surpassed 40 million on Saturday in Latin America and the…
Morocco’s navy rescues 368 migrants bound for Spain
RABAT, July 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Moroccan navy this week rescued 368 migrants including three children as they were trying…
Venezuela says US military jet violated its airspace
CARACAS, July 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Venezuela on Friday accused the United States, of violating its airspace, in what it said…
Covid-19: France’s National Assembly approves stricter rules
PARIS, July 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The French National Assembly has approved the government’s move to tighten coronavirus rules.In a first…
Covid-19: Police in Slovakia use tear gas against vaccine opponents
Protesters blocked entry to Slovakia’s parliament BRATISLAVA, July 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Protesters opposed to coronavirus vaccinations clashed with police outside…