Death toll rises to 78 in U.S. Florida building collapse

SURFSIDE (Florida, US), July 10 (NNN-Xinhua) — The confirmed death toll in the partial collapse of a 12-story residential building in Surfside, southeastern U.S. state Florida, has risen to 78 after the remains of 14 more victims were found overnight in the rubble, authorities said. There are 62 people who…

California confirms first human West Nile Virus death of 2021

LOS ANGELES, July 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The first mosquito-borne West Nile Virus (WNV) death in California in 2021 was confirmed in San Luis Obispo County this week, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) said Friday. Dr. Tomas J. Aragon, director of the CDPH and state public health officer, said…

Russian, US ambassadors see Syria deal as important moment for their countries’ relations

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield UNITED NATIONS, July 10 (NNN-Xinhua) — The Russian and U.S. ambassadors at the United Nations on Friday saw the adoption by the Security Council of a resolution on Syria as an important moment for their countries’ relations. The Security Council unanimously adopted…

Russia allows charter flights to Egyptian resorts after 2015 suspected bombing

President Vladimir Putin cancelled his order suspending the flights MOSCOW, July 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Russia said its airlines can resume charter flights to Egyptian resorts, which had been banned for more than five years after the suspected bombing of a Russian airliner in which 224 people died. President Vladimir Putin…

Uganda: Pres Museveni orders army to build all schools and hospitals this year

Ugandan president Yoweri Kaguta Museveni KAMPALA, July 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) — President Museveni has directed the Ministry of Health and that of Education to use the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) to implement the construction projects this financial year.In a July 1 letter to the Ministry of Health and that of…

South Korean company to supply Tanzania with first electric trains

This is part of Tanzanian government’s plan to modernize its railroads DAR ES SALAAM, July 10 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) —  South Korean company Hyundai Rotem has won a 335.4 billion won ($296 million) contract to supply 80 electric multiple units (EMUs) and 17 electric locomotives to the Tanzania Railway Corporation.The vehicles will…

Algeria’s new parliament takes office; Independent MP Brahim Boughali elected President of legislative assembly

Independent MP, Brahim Boughali ALGIERS, July 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Independent MP Brahim Boughali has been elected as the president of Algeria’s 407-seat lower house, with 295 votes.The 57-year-old former doctor and public health official beat Ahmed Sadok from the Islamist MSP party, who took just 87 votes. The new parliament…

South Sudan’s Salva Kiir vows no return to war in independence speech

South Sudan President Salva Kiir JUBA, July 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) — South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir pledged he would not return the country to war, in a speech marking 10 troubled years of independence.“I assure you that I will not return you back to war again. Let us work altogether to…

Storm Elsa soaks US East Coast, heads towards Boston, Canada

A woman makes her way on a flooded street as Tropical Storm Elsa passes through Hoboken, New Jersey NEW YORK, July 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Fast-moving Tropical Storm Elsa hit the New York City region with torrential rains and high winds as it churned up the East Coast on Friday with…

WHO concerned for Afghanistan healthcare as Taliban advances

    GENEVA, July 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The World Health Organization voiced deep concern over healthcare access in Afghanistan amid a sweeping Taliban offensive as US troops pull out of the war-torn country.    “It’s a terribly concerning situation, and it’s very fluid right now,” said Rick Brennan, the WHO emergencies…