EU approves sanctions framework for Nicaragua
LUXEMBOURG, Oct 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The European Union adopted a sanctions framework for Nicaragua over human rights abuses and repression in…
French female jihadist gang sentenced to up to 30 years in jail
PARIS, Oct 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A French court sentenced five members of an all-female jihadist cell to between five and…
British pedophile who abused up to 200 children, mostly from Malaysia, found dead in prison
Richard Huckle LONDON, Oct 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A man described as one of Britain’s worst pedophiles has been found dead…
Nigerian state enlists hunters in Boko Haram fight
MAIDUGURI (Nigeria), Oct 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Thousands of Nigerian hunters, armed with charmed amulets and intimate knowledge of harsh terrain,…
UK: Queen Elizabeth delivers Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Brexit agenda
Queen Elizabeth II LONDON, Oct 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II on Monday gave a speech to reopen Parliament,…
Several killed in Guinea protests against constitution change
CONAKRY, Oct 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least five people have been killed in Guinea during demonstrations called to oppose a possible change…
Nigerian police rescue 67 from ‘inhuman’ conditions at Islamic ‘school’, second rescue in a month
Pictured are some of the rescued captives ABUJA, Oct 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Police in northern Nigeria rescued nearly 70 men…
Sudan: Talks under way between transitional government and rebels
The meeting has come after some rebel groups signed a draft agreement in Juba last month JUBA, Oct 15 (NNN-AGENCIES)…
US slaps sanctions on Turkey as Syrian government returns to north
WASHINGTON, Oct 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States slapped sanctions on Turkey Tuesday as it demanded an end to its…
Vatican security chief, papal bodyguard, steps down over leak
VATICAN CITY, Oct 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Domenico Giani, the Vatican’s longtime security chief and Pope Francis’ main bodyguard, has resigned…