Amnesty urges Nigeria to stop torture by security forces
LAGOS, June 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Amnesty International said torture of civilians and suspects by Nigerian security forces have persisted despite…
Seven migrant deaths reported in ‘extreme heat’ at US border
HOUSTON (Texas,US), June 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Authorities in Texas reported seven migrant deaths on Monday, including those of a woman,…
Malawi electoral chief says court, not mob, to decide on her resignation
LILONGWE, June 25 (NNN-Xinhua) — Chairperson of the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Jane Ansah said that she would resign only…
Brazil’s Supreme Court postpones habeas corpus voting for Lula
RIO DE JANEIRO, June 25 (NNN-Xinhua) — The Brazilian Supreme Court postponed on Monday the voting for the habeas corpus…
Italy hails decision to award Winter Olympics 2026 to Milan/Cortina
ROME, June 25 (NNN-Xinhua) — Italian authorities hailed the decision of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to award the Winter…
Italian ‘cocaine king’ makes midnight escape from jail in Uruguay
MONTEVIDEO, June 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — An Italian mob boss, who had been imprisoned in Uruguay since 2017, escaped from jail…
South Africa to double international tourist arrivals in ten years: Pres Ramaphosa
PRETORIA, June 25 (NNN-SANEWS) — The South African Government will double international tourist arrivals to 21 million by 2030, President…
Unsustainable debt: Don’t expect relief, US warns Africa
PRETORIA, June 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — African countries running up debt they won’t be able to pay back, including to China,…
Russia warns of repeat of 1962 Cuban missile crisis
MOSCOW, June 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US deployment of land-based missile systems near Russia’s borders could lead to a stand-off comparable…
Pres Bolsonaro wants F1 to remain in Brazil, backs Rio to host Grand Prix from 2021
BRASILIA, June 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro vowed to move the 2021 Brazilian Formula One Grand Prix to…