FDI in Latin America and the Caribbean up 13.2 pct in 2018, says UN body
SANTIAGO, Aug 15 (NNN-Xinhua) — Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Latin America and the Caribbean increased by 13.2 percent year…
Dengue kills at least 124 people in Central America: UN
UNITED NATIONS, Aug 15 (NNN-Xinhua) — Authorities in Central America reported that Dengue had killed at least 124 people among…
Brazil distributes measles vaccine to contain outbreak
RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 15 (NNN-Xinhua) — Brazil’s Ministry of Health announced that it started a massive distribution of measles…
UN plans to turn humanitarian truce into permanent cease-fire in Libya
TRIPOLI, Aug 15 (NNN-Xinhua) — The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) on Wednesday revealed the intention to turn…
Greek PM calls for stronger EU cooperation to tackle natural disasters
EVIA (Greece), Aug 15 (NNN-Xinhua) — Amid ongoing efforts to extinguish a destructive wildfire, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis called…
Uganda says malaria prevalence surges, cites climate change and refugees
KAMPALA, Aug 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Uganda said it had recorded a 40per cent surge in the incidence of malaria, attributing…
Burundi starts Ebola vaccines for health workers: WHO
GITEGA, Aug 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Burundi has started vaccinating its health workers against Ebola, beginning with those near the border…
Argentine president announces salary hikes, tax cuts after poll setback
BUENOS AIRES, Aug 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Argentine President Mauricio Macri announced plans for salary hikes and tax cuts after voters…
Report: Gibraltar To Release Seized Iranian Tanker
Iranian oil tanker Grace 1 sits anchored. GIBRALTAR, Aug 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The British overseas territory of Gibraltar will on…
Tunisia: 26 candidates to run in early presidential poll
TUNIS, Aug 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Tunisia’s electoral commission has rejected nearly three quarters of hopefuls for Sept 15’s presidential election,…