Belgian court says Congo’s independence hero Lumumba’s tooth should be returned to his family
Patrice Lumumba was murdered in 1961 BRUSSELS, Sept 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A court in Belgium has ruled that a tooth…
Covid-19: Angola to reopen schools in October
Pedestrians walk past an Angola police armoured personnel carrier seen blocking a street in Luanda LUANDA, Sept 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) —…
Libya: Call to investigate lethal force used on protesters
Protests were held at the end of August TRIPOLI, Sept 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US-based Human Rights Watch (HRW) is…
Covid-19: Death toll passes 900,000 worldwide
PARIS, Sept 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The global toll from the coronavirus pandemic has topped 900,000 deaths since it first appeared…
Covid-19: Vaccine still possible this year, despite trial pause – AstraZeneca
LONDON, Sept 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Drugs giant AstraZeneca on Thursday said a Covid-19 vaccine could still be available by as…
Bangladesh signs $50m loan agreement with ADB
DHAKA, Sept 11 (NNN-BSS) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) andthe government of Bangladesh signed agreements for $50 millionin loan…
Journalist found decapitated in eastern Mexico
A motorcycle is seen at the site where the body of journalist Julio Valdivia was found in Tezonapa, Veracruz COATZACOALCOS…
Niger: 65 killed, 330,000 left homeless in floods
NIAMEY, Sept 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Three months of pounding rain in Niger have left 65 people dead and affected nearly…
France hosts Med leaders for summit on Turkey tensions
PARIS, Sept 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday hosts leaders from Mediterranean states for a summit set…
US wildfires: Towns destroyed as firefighters battle wildfires under orange skies
CLOVER (South Carolina, US), Sept 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Entire communities have been razed by wildfires raging in the western United…