Guinea PM supports Alpha Conde to re-contest for president
CPNAKRY, Aug 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Guinean Prime Minister Kassory Fofana proclaimed his support for President Alpha Conde at a party…
DR Congo armed groups killed 1,300 in first half of 2020: UN
KINSHASA, Aug 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — More than 1,300 people were killed in the first half of 2020 by armed groups…
Lebanon gives investigating committee four days to find culprits: minister
BEIRUT, Aug 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The government of Lebanon has given an “investigative committee” four days to determine responsibility for…
US presidential elections: Sec of State Pompeo offers $10 million reward over election interference
WASHINGTON, Aug 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the United States would offer a $10 million reward…
Covid-19: US signs $1 billion vaccine deal with Johnson & Johnson
WASHINGTON, Aug 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US government announced a new $1 billion investment in a COVID-19 vaccine being developed…
Covid-19: US adds 1,242 deaths in 24 hours – Johns Hopkins
WASHINGTON, Aug 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States added 1,262 more deaths to its COVID-19 toll in the 24 hours…
US to submit UN resolution on Iran arms next week
WASHINGTON, Aug 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States will submit a UN Security Council resolution next week to extend an…
Japan marks 75th anniversary of Hiroshima atomic bombing
HIROSHIMA (Japan), Aug 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Japan on Thursday marked 75 years since the world’s first atomic bomb attack, with…
Sri Lanka: Rajapaksa family heads for huge election win
COLOMBO, Aug 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The party of Sri Lanka’s rulingRajapaksa brothers headed for a landslide win in aparliamentary election…
Covid-19: ADB approves additional $3m grant to support Bangladesh against pandemic following $603m earlier loan
DHAKA, Aug 7 (NNN-BSS) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved additional $3 million as grant assistance for procuring…