Brazil probes whether ‘ghost ship’ carrying Venezuelan oil involved in spill
RIO DE JANEIRO, Oct 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A huge oil spill off Brazil’s northeastern coast may have involved a…
Mexico: Pres Obrador defends security plan as families mourn slain cops
Police officers patrol at a road after fellow police officers were killed during an ambush by suspected cartel hitmen in…
UN ends Haiti peacekeeping operations, urges end to crisis
A UN van enters into the Logistic Base of the United Nations Mission for Justice Support in Haiti (MINUJUSTH) in…
Canada suspends new arms sales to Turkey
OTTAWA, Oct 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Canada announced it had temporarily suspended “new export permits” to Turkey, particularly of military equipment,…
French police fire teargas, water cannons at protesting firefighters
Firefighters in France are protesting over lack of resources and professional recognition PARIS, Oct 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — French police fired…
Nigeria borders to remain closed until 2020 despite protests
Nigerian government insists on closing borders with neighbouring countries until 2020 despite protests ABUJA, Oct 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Nigeria’s land…
Brexit to budgets: The key themes at this week’s EU summit
BRUSSELS, Oct 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — EU national leaders will meet in Brussels on Thursday and Friday to discuss some of…
Second Greek migrant camp in flames as arrivals continue to rise
Burned beds and tents are left among the ashes at the Samos camp ATHENS, Oct 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A fire…
DR Congo: Four bodies pulled from plane crash wreckage carrying presidential staff
KINSHASA, Oct 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Four unidentified bodies have been found in DR Congo amid the wreckage of a plane…
Spain: Violent clashes erupt after jailing of Catalonia leaders
Violent clashes erupted outside the Barcelona airport MADRID, Oct 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) —Protests have erupted in Barcelona after Spain’s Supreme Court sentenced nine Catalan…