Ivory Coast starts Ebola vaccination after first case since 1994 was recorded

The jabs were supplied by the WHO Africa office from surplus sent earlier this year to Guinea ABIDJAN, Aug 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Ivory Coast have rolled out Ebola vaccination for healthcare workers, days after the country confirmed its first Ebola case since 1994.Jabs were supplied by the World Health Organization’s…

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 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A first German military plane to land in Kabul since the Taliban takeover evacuated only seven people, the government said on Tuesday, due to chaos at the Afghan…

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) — A huge reservoir that supplies water to tens of millions of people in the Western United States is at such low levels that populations it feeds must reduce their useage…

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 southern France due to a wildfire, a spokeswoman for the fire department said on Tuesday. “Thousands of people have been evacuated as a precautionary measure, but there are no victims.…

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 observation satellite and four miniature “cubesats”. It was the second launch this year of the Vega, a crucial component of European ambitions to compete with rivals such as Elon Musk’s…

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 a response to armed attacks in northern and eastern Burkina Faso, the west African country’s armysaid.   On Sunday, an air and land operation was mounted following an attack on…

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 permits for six NGOs from the United States and Europe, just days after President Daniel Ortega’s government was sanctioned for arresting prominent political opponents.   Oxfam, as well as the…

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 Tesla Inc Model 3 crashed in a school car park in southern England on Monday evening. At least one person was reported to have been pinned under the electric car…

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 a rising number of COVID-19 cases in that nation but eased its advisory for India. The CDC added Turkey to its “Level 4: Very High” COVID-19 level, while lowering India…

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 will resume talks next month after a round of preliminary meetings in Mexico City, just as opposition leader Freddy Guevara was released from prison. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro told reporters on Monday…