Boko Haram kills at least 43 farm workers in Nigeria: anti-jihadist militia

MAIDUGURI (Nigeria), Nov 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Boko Haram fighterskilled at least 43 farm workers and injured six in rice fields nearthe northeastern Nigerian city of Maiduguri on Saturday, ananti-jihadist militia said. The assailants tied up the agricultural workers and slit theirthroats in the village of Koshobe, the militia said. Nigerian…

Europol busts Brazilian/European drug trafficking network: 52 tons of cocaine seized

PARIS, Nov 29 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — Forty-five people have been arrested in a major international operation against a drug-trafficking network between Brazil and Europe, Europol announced. The European police agency also revealed that more than 52 tons of cocaine were also seized by law enforcement agencies. Three continents were involved in…

Covid-19: Record unemployment in Brazil, 14.4% and underemployment, 30.3%

BRASILIA, Nov 29 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — The number of registered Brazilians out of work and the national unemployment rate rose to the highest on record, official figures showed on Friday, as the easing of COVID-19 lockdown measures encouraged people to look for work again. The unemployment rate in the three months…

UK: Scottish leader anticipates an independence referendum early next year

EDINBURGH, Nov 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon said an independence referendum that could wrench apart the United Kingdom after Brexit should take place in the earlier part of the devolved parliament’s next term, which begins next year. If there was another referendum and if Scots voted out, it…

UN warns of famines in Madagascar after years of droughts

ANTANANARIVO, Nov 29 (NNN-TELESUR) — The UN World Food Program (WFP) warned of serious famines in Madagascar, a country which has been ravaged by three consecutive years of droughts. Approximately 1.5 million people are experiencing extreme food emergency conditions. They are being forced to eat insects and sell kitchen utensils and…

Mexico: Senate passes constitutional reform to end presidential immunity

MEXICO CITY, Nov 29 (NNN-TELESUR) — Mexico’s Senate has approved a constitutional reform that seeks to eliminate presidential immunity by allowing the prosecutions filed against Presidents not only on treason offenses but also for corruption, electoral, and all other crimes. The reform was approved with 89 votes in favor and…

Cuba and Japan sign first Memorandum on Health Cooperation

HAVANA, Nov 29 (NNN-TELESUR) — Cuba and Japan signed a cooperation memorandum to collaborate in strengthening the public health and medical assistance system, as well as to share the experience in the treatment of the elderly.  “Today, the signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation in the field of health between…

Brazil municipal elections: Runoff plagued by violence with 200 murders

Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro loses big in Brazil’s local elections BRASILIA, Nov 29 (NNN-TELESUR) — Brazilians return to the polls in 57 cities on Sunday for the runoffs of municipal elections that have seen surging violence involving assassinations and physical attacks on candidates.  According to Brazilian electoral authority TSE, in…

Brazilian justice extends investigation against Pres Bolsonaro for meddling in police affair

BRASILIA, Nov 29 (NNN-TELESUR) — The Supreme Federal Court (STF) of Brazil extended the investigations against President Jair Bolsonaro for another 60 days. Supreme Court Judge Alexandre de Moraes decided to extend the investigations against Bolsonaro for his alleged political interference in the Federal Police and also gave the Attorney…

Kenya crowned world’s leading safari destination

NAIROBI, Nov 28 (NNN-KBC) — Kenya has once again been named the World’s Leading Safari Destination by World Travel Awards (WTA), further cementing her position as the global champion. This announcement was made during the 27th Annual World Travel Awards Grand Final 2020, held to celebrate excellence across all sectors of the…