Powerful earthquake in Indonesia’s Sulawesi kills at least 34, injures hundreds
Search and rescue operations are underway after a 6.2-magnitude earthquake hit Indonesia JAKARTA, Jan 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least 34…
Taliban kills 24 in attacks on security forces in Afghanistan
Taliban militants killed 24 members of the local security forces KABUL, Jan 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A group of Taliban militants…
EU impressed with Uganda poll, says diplomatic delegation
Head of the European Union (EU) Delegation in Uganda, Ambassador Atillio Pacifici KAMPALA, Jan 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Head of…
UN peacekeeper killed, 2 injured ambushed in Central African Republic
The soldier died in an ambush by a coalition of rebels near Grimari BANGUI, Jan 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A Burundian…
UN peacekeeper dies, another injured after vehicle strikes mine in northern Mali
BAMAKO, Jan 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A United Nations peacekeeper has died in northern Mali after his vehicle struck a mine,…
South Sudan ‘ready to mediate between Sudan, Ethiopia’ to end border conflict
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir JUBA, Jan 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has expressed readiness to mediate…
Ugandan President Museveni wins re-election in vote his rival says was rigged
President Yoweri Museveni KAMPALA, Jan 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Uganda’s longtime leader Yoweri Museveni has been re-elected for a sixth term…
Pres Abbas announces long-awaited Palestinian elections
RAMALLAH, Jan 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas announced dates for the first Palestinian elections in more than 15…
Covid-19: US researchers discover two new variants
WASHINGTON, Jan 17 (NNN-XINHUA) — US researchers at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine have…
Covid-19: Denmark leads EU in vaccinations with smooth roll-out
ROSKILDE (Denmark), Jan 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Denmark leads the EU invaccinations against the novel coronavirus thanks to a swift and…