Tanzania: Tanker explosion victims buried in mass funeral

 DAR ES SALAAM, Aug 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) —Tanzania has held a mass funeral for people who died when an overturned fuel tanker exploded on Saturday. Officials have said people were trying to siphon fuel from the vehicle on a main road in the Morogoro region when it exploded, killing 71. Ahead of the…

DR Congo: Ebola drugs show ‘90% survival rate’ in breakthrough trial

 KINSHASA, Aug 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Ebola may soon be a “preventable and treatable” disease after a trial of two drugs showed significantly improved survival rates, scientists have said. Four drugs were trialled on patients in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where there is a major outbreak of the virus. Two…

US: Pres Trump delays some tariffs on Chinese imports

WASHINGTON, Aug 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US is delaying imposing tariffs on some imports from China until Dec 15 because of “health, safety, national security and other factors”. The products include mobile phones, laptops, video game consoles, some toys, computer monitors, and certain footwear and clothing. The surprise news from the United States Trade Representative…

Norway mosque attack: Bruised suspect Manshaus appears in court

The suspect appeared in court with bruises and scratches on his face  OSLO, Aug 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A 21-year-old Norwegian man has appeared in court in Oslo, accused of a terrorist act in connection with a gun attack on a mosque at the weekend. His face and neck marked by…

Sudan: 7 killed in heavy rains in central region

KHARTOUM, Aug 15 (NNN-XINHUA) — Seven people were killed and two others injured due to heavy rains that hit wide areas of Gezira State in central Sudan, official SUNA news agency reported. “Six people were killed at Rufa town and one at Zurga um Saeed village in Gezira State,” the report said. It said the…

Over 2 Mln Weapons Enter Mexico Illegally In Last Decade: Gov’t

MEXICO CITY, Aug 15 (NNN-XINHUA) — More than two million weapons entered Mexico illegally during the last decade, and over half of them have not been recovered, the Mexican government said. The figures were announced by the Minister of Defense Luis Cresencio Sandoval at a press conference along with Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador.…

Peru condemns terror attack in Egypt

LIMA, Aug 15 (NNN-ANDINA) — The Government of Peru has expressed strong condemnation of the terror attack perpetrated outside the National Cancer Institute in Cairo, Egypt, which has left at least 20 dead and 47 wounded. The message was contained in a press release issued by the Foreign Affairs Ministry on behalf…

Peru: Over 5 million tourists expected next year after Lima 2019 Games success

LIMA, Aug 14 (NNN-ANDINA) — More than five million foreign tourists will visit Peru in the following year, after the successful organization of the Lima 2019 Pan American Games, the National Chamber of Tourism (Canatur) projected. “Our country is cementing its image as a friendly and megadiverse destination —suitable for tourists…

Mexico detains 45,000 migrants in two months

MEXICO CITY, Aug 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Mexico said it has detained more than 45,000 undocumented immigrants in the past two months, as it seeks to show Washington it is taking action to reduce migration across their shared border. The Mexican government promised in June to take “unprecedented” steps to slow…

Tanzania fuel tanker blast: At least 57 killed

DAR ES SALAAM, Aug 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least 57 people have been killed and 65 injured in a fuel tanker explosion in Tanzania, police say. Pictures posted online show flaming wreckage scattered over a wide area and charred bodies lying on the ground. Police said people were trying to…