Puerto Rico: Thousands of earthquake survivors wait for relief
WASHINGTON/SAN JUAN, Jan 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US Pres Donald Trump approved a disaster declaration for Puerto Rico on Thursday over the series…
Philippines says danger high despite volcano ‘lull’
MANILA, Jan 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The threat of the Philippines’ Taal volcano unleashing a potentially catastrophic eruption remains high, authorities…
Syria: Intense fighting in Idlib kills 39 – monitor
BEIRUT, Jan 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Intense fighting between pro-government forces and jihadist-led fighters in Syria’s Idlib province killed at least…
Mali: Inter-ethnic attack kills 15 in Fulani village
BAMAKO, Jan 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Fifteen people were killed in an attack on a Fulani village in central Mali, security…
As arrivals rise, Cyprus intercepts boat with 101 Syrians on board
Syrian refugees arrive on a Cyprus coast guard boat to the south-east of the island in the region of Protaras…
Guinea protesters ‘burn down police stations’
Police have been accused of killing 20 people since the protests started BISSAU, Jan 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Protesters in Guinea…
Anger in Scotland after British PM rules out new independence vote
Nicola Sturgeon had written to Boris Johnson to request powers to legally stage a second referendum LONDON, Jan 15 (NNN-Xinhua)…
Nearly 1,000 illegal immigrants rescued off Libyan coast in 2020
TRIPOLI, Jan 15 (NNN-Xinhua) — The International Organization for Migration (IOM) said that nearly 1,000 illegal immigrants have been rescued…
Pres Trump impeachment trial likely to begin next Tuesday: Senate chief
WASHINGTON, Jan 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Senate impeachment trial of US President Donald Trump is likely to begin in seven…
US slaps sanctions over North Korea overseas workers
WASHINGTON, Jan 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States on Tuesday imposed sanctions on two companies for exploiting North Korean overseas labour…