Missile attacks fuel UN’s fear for migrants fleeing Libya
TRIPOLI, Feb 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The UN’s International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has called on the European Union to better…
Two dead as Sydney to Melbourne passenger train derails
The train was transporting 160 passengers when it crashed SYDNEY, Feb 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Two people were killed when a…
Lesotho: PM Thomas Thabane to be charged with murdering his wife
Thomas Thabane (centre) at his inauguration in 2017 with Maesaiah Thabane MASERU, Feb 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Lesotho’s Prime Minister Thomas…
Over 3 million people in Niger need urgent aid, says UNICEF
NIAMEY, Feb 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) –Nearly three million people, more than half of them children, in Niger are in need of…
Ireland: Lower house of parliament fails to elect new PM for country
Parties in the 160-seat chamber convened and nominated candidates to lead a new government but with none commanding a majority,…
US: Pres Trump formally names Richard Grenell as acting intelligence chief
WASHINGTON, Feb 21 (NNN-Xinhua) — US President Donald Trump formally designated Richard Grenell, US ambassador to Germany, as acting director…
South Sudan president to reappoint rebel leader Machar in unity government
President Kiir (right) and Machar JUBA, Feb 21 (NNN-Xinhua) — South Sudan President Salva Kiir said he will reappoint opposition…
Staff in 74 UK universities start 2-week strike over pensions
LONDON, Feb 21 (NNN-Xinhua) — Up to 50,000 staff members in 74 universities across Britain started a 14-day strike on…
Russia-backed Syrian troops repel attacks of Turkey-supported militants: Russian military
MOSCOW, Feb 21 (NNN-Xinhua) — Syrian government troops covered by Russian warplanes on Thursday repelled several massive attacks of militants…
China, ASEAN pledge joint efforts to combat coronavirus outbreak
VIENTIANE, Feb 21 (NNN-Xinhua) — China and the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) held a special foreign ministers’…