Critical support for former child soldiers in South Sudan at risk from lack of funding: UNICEF
Children just released from an armed group in Pibor show off their new backpacks JUBA, Feb 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — UNICEF…
UN Security Council adopts resolution calling for lasting ceasefire in Libya
UNITED NATIONS, Feb 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United Nations Security Council has adopted a resolution on Libya confirming the conclusions…
UNICEF “saddened” by injury of 3 children in Libya blast
TRIPOLI, Feb 13 (NNN-XINHUA) — The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) deplored the injury of three children in a blast…
Somalia, UN ink deal to preserve culture heritage
MOGADISHU, Feb 13 (NNN-XINHUA) — Somalia and the United Nations culture and education agency UNESCO signed an agreement aimed at…
IMF chief sees ‘mild’ virus impact on global economy
WASHINGTON, Feb 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — It is too early to tell the economictoll from the Covid-19 outbreak in China, but…
US military begins adjusting presence in Africa
WASHINGTON, Feb 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States announcedan initial plan for adjusting its military presence in Africa amid concernsthe…
Covid-19: US airlines extend China flight cancellations into late April
WASHINGTON, Feb 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — United Airlines (UAL.O) said it will extend cancellations of all US flights to China through…
Italy: Senate votes for far-right leader Salvini to face trial over migrants
Matteo Salvini ROME, Feb 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Italy’s Senate has voted to allow prosecutors to put far-right leader Matteo Salvini…
Venezuela: Opposition leader Guaido defends sanctions against Pres Maduro government
CARACAS, Feb 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Venezuela’s opposition leader Juan Guaido defended foreign sanctions against his country 24 hours after he…
US House panel advances bill to repeal Pres Trump’s travel ban targetting Muslims
WASHINGTON, Feb 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States House Judiciary Committee voted to advance a bill that would repeal Donald…