Kenya to open $1bn Chinese-built railway line
NAIROBI, Oct 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The second phase of Kenya’s new railway line, running from the capital Nairobi to Naivasha…
Somalia army ‘seizes sheep and weapons from al-Shabaab’
MOGADISHU, Oct 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A cache of weapons and 300 animals were seized from militant group al-Shabaab in an…
Venezuelan government protests exclusion from 141st IPU Assembly
BELGRADE, Oct 16 (NNN-Prensa Latina) — Venezuelan deputies of the ruling party protested to the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) that they…
Portugal’s PM-designate Antonio Costa pledges continuity for new gov’t
Portugal’s PM-designate Antonio Costa LISBON, Oct 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Portuguese Prime Minister-designate Antonio Costa pledged continuity and stability for his…
At least 15 killed in Mexico armed clashes, a day after 13 policemen killed in ambush
MEXICO CITY, Oct 16 (NNN-Xinhua) — At least 15 people were killed Tuesday in a gunfight between Mexican military and…
Mexican president downplays alarm over dengue
MEXICO CITY, Oct 16 (NNN-Xinhua) — Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador denied an increase in the number of dengue…
Fuel prices, transit fares drop to pre-protest levels in Ecuador
QUITO, Oct 16 (NNN-Xinhua) — Fuel prices and transit fares in Ecuador dropped to their previous levels, following more than…
Mozambique counts votes after polls seen as test of peace deal
People casting their votes in the presidential, parliamentary and provincial election MAPUTO, Oct 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Vote counting has begun…
EU, Britain scramble to reach Brexit deal before summit
LUXEMBOURG, Oct 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — British and EU negotiators on Tuesday scrambled to put together a draft text for a…
Mexican Senate set to pass bill to legalize marijuana in next few days
MEXICO CITY, Oct 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Mexico’s Senate will vote for a bill to fully legalize marijuana in the next…