Tunisian political crisis: President suspends parliament, dismisses PM

  TUNIS, July 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Tunisian President Kais Saied announced the suspension of parliament and dismissal of Prime Minister Hichem Mechichi following a day of protests against the ruling party, whichcondemned the move as a “coup d’etat”.    Earlier Sunday, thousands of Tunisians had marched in several cities protesting…

Cuban President Díaz-Canel thanks NAM´s support against US blockade

HAVANA, July 25 (NNN-Prensa Latina) — Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel on Saturday thanked the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) for its support against US blockade and hostile policy on Cuba. “We thank NAM member nations for their permanent support to Cuba. In a brave and dignified text, they strongly rejected the US…

Colombia records 101 assassinations of social leaders so far this year

BOGOTA, July 25 (NNN-TELESUR) — On Saturday, the Institute for Peace (INDEPAZ) confirmed the assassination of Jose Vianey, who became the social leader 101 murdered by irregular armed groups operating with impunity in Colombia. Vianey was found dead in the “La Montañita” community in Caqueta, after being shot by unidentified gunmen. …

Covid-19: Chile to open borders for vaccinated nationals and foreign residents as of next week

SANTIAGO, July 25 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — The Government of Chile has announced it will open the country’s borders from July 26 for vaccinated nationals and foreign residents. The country completely closed its borders last April and has so far required anyone allowed in to observe a mandatory quarantine at a sanitary…

60 Cubans prosecuted so far over protests: Official

A man is arrested during a demonstration against the government of Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel in Havana HAVANA, July 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — About 60 Cubans have been prosecuted so far for participating in unprecedented demonstrations against the government earlier this month, a senior official said. The cases were over minor…

Covid-19: Angered by Covid response, Brazilians protest against Pres Bolsonaro

A denmonstrator holds a sign reading “Impeachment now!” during a protest against the government of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro at the Esplanede of Ministries in Brasilia BRASILIA, July 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Tens of thousands of Brazilians took to the streets Saturday to demand the impeachment of President Jair Bolsonaro, who…

Covid-19: Rwanda receives donation of vaccines, medical supplies from UAE

KIGALI, July 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Rwanda has received a consignment of Covid-19 vaccines and medical kits from the United Arab Emirates government.The kits that were received on Saturday consisted Covid-19 vaccines, medical beds, personal protective equipment, coveralls and ventilators.Commenting about the donation, Dr Daniel Ngamije, the Minister of Health said…

A month after Florida Surfside building collapse, recovery mission nears end

SURFSIDE (Florida, US), July 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The search for victims of the Florida apartment building collapse a month ago Saturday is drawing to a close, as rescue teams halted work at the site of the disaster that killed at least 97 people. “It’s hard to believe that a month…

Six soldiers killed in Boko Haram attack in Cameroon: governor

     YAOUNDE, July 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least six Cameroon soldiers were killed Saturday in an attack by Boko Haram in the far north of the country, the governor of the region said on state television. Heavily armed Boko Haram fighters “arrived at around four o’clock in the morning on six…

Protesters opposed to COVID-19 measures clash with police in Paris

A protester holds a placard that reads “Freedom” during a demonstration against COVID restrictions PARIS, July 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — French anti-riot police fired tear gas on Saturday as clashes erupted during protests in central Paris against COVID-19 restrictions and a vaccination campaign. Police sought to push back demonstrators near the…