Environment Minister says oil on Brazil beaches ‘probably’ Venezuelan
100 tonnes of oil had already been collected from the coastline BRASILIA, Oct 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Thick crude oil…
Mexican mayor tied to truck, dragged through street in protest
MEXICO CITY, Oct 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Angry farmers stormed a city hall in southern Mexico, seized the mayor and dragged…
US takes custody of two ‘high-value’ jihadists from Syria Kurds
WASHINGTON, Oct 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Two “high-value” jihadists held by Syrian Kurds have been taken into US custody and moved…
Tunisia presidential hopeful Nabil Karoui walks free from jail in time for runoff
TUNIS, Oct 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Tunisia’s presidential candidate Nabil Karoui received a hero’s welcome as he walked free from jail…
Romania government faces collapse in no-confidence vote
BUCHAREST, Oct 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Romania’s beleaguered government risks collapse in a no-confidence vote, just weeks before a presidential election…
Climate protesters try to ‘occupy’ London city airport
A protester lies on top of a British Airways plane at London City Airport LONDON, Oct 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — London…
Ecuador imposes curfew after protests push government out of capital
QUITO, Oct 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Ecuadorean President Lenin Moreno ordered a curfew around government buildings after six days of violent…
Portugal: Pres de Souza asks Socialist Costa to form government
Prime Minister-designate Antonio Costa after his ruling Socialist Party wins Portugal elections LISBON, Oct 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Portugal’s president invited…
Police, dogs search notorious Mexican prison for clandestine graves
MONTERREY (Mexico), Oct 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — In the courtyard of a jail that was shuttered last week, a man wearing…
Policeman ‘stoned to death’ by anti-government protesters in Malawi
LILONGWE, Oct 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Police in Malawi have named an officer killed on Tuesday during clashes with anti-government protesters…