DR Congo: 45 dead, 200 missing in Lake Mai-Ndombe boat accident

People look on as the rescue effort continues on Lake Mai-Ndombe INONGO (DR Congo), May 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least 45 people have died after a boat sank on Lake Mai-Ndombe in western Democratic Republic of Congo.The provincial governor, Antoine Masamba, said the vessel was carrying more than 400 people,…

Zimbabwe: Mine blast kills 8 illegal miners

HARARE, May 28 (NNN-Xnhua) — At least eight people died at a mine in Mazowe, about 40 km north of Harare, after a mine shaft they were working in collapsed following an explosion, the Zimbabwean information department said Monday. The Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services posted on Twitter…

Brazil: 4 killed in drive-by shooting, attackers then robbed clients of a nearby bar

RIO DE JANEIRO, May 28 (NNN-XINHUA) — At least four people were killed and another seven injured in a drive-by shooting outside a bar, local authorities said. The incident occurred late Sunday in Sao Goncalo, a municipality in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro, where assailants opened fire from inside a vehicle at a…

Peru: Over 600,000 pilgrims expected for Lord of Qoyllur Riti celebration in June

CUSCO (Cusco region, Peru), May 28 (NNN-ANDINA) — Around 600,000 Catholics and tourists from Cusco, Lima, Arequipa, Puno and overseas will make a pilgrimage to the Sanctuary of Lord of Qoyllur Riti, whose festivity will be celebrated on June 14-21. Pre-pilgrimage activities will open on May 30 with Christ’s ascension…

Peru to speed up int’l trade transactions with Bolivia, Colombia, and Ecuador

LIMA, May 28 (NNN-ANDINA) — Peru will speed up and facilitate import-export transactions with Bolivia, Colombia, and Ecuador, thanks to the Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) signed between its National Customs and Tax Administration (Sunat) and customs administrations in Andean Community (CAN) member states. All companies certified as Authorized Economic Operators (AEOs) in Peruwill be recognized…

Peru: Ministers monitor affected areas after magnitude 8.0 quake in Loreto region

ALTO AMAZONAS (Loreto region, Peru), May 28 (NNN-ANDINA) — Several State ministers remain in the areas affected by the powerful magnitude 8.0 earthquake that struck Alto Amazonas province in Loreto region on Sunday morning that left two dead so far. Production Minister Rocio Barrios is in Iquitos city, Loreto’s capital, one of…

Peru, Colombia Presidents meet in Lima

LIMA, May 28 (NNN-ANDINA) — Peruvian President Martin Vizcarra on Monday met with his Colombian counterpart Ivan Duque at the Government Palace in Lima, within the framework of a State visit to the Inca country. During the ceremony, the hosting nation’s Head of State highlighted the good level of bilateral…

Japan to buy 105 F-35 US stealth warplanes: Pres Trump

TOKYO, May 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Japan plans to buy 105 US-made stealth warplanes, Pres Donald Trump said, which would give Tokyo the largest F35 fleet of any US ally. Trump, in Tokyo for a state visit, said Japan “has just announced its intent to purchase 105 brand new F35 stealth…

Brazil: Latest clashes in four prisons leave 42 dead, a day after 15 died in another incident

MANAUS (Brazil), May 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least 42 inmates were killed in four prisons in northern Brazil on Monday, a day after violence in one of the jails left 15 people dead. The victims appeared to have been killed by “asphyxiation,” the Amazonas state government said in a statement,…

US: Supporters of Pres Trump launch construction on private border wall

SUNLAND PARK (New Mexico, US), May 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A US military veteran has launched construction on the first section of private border wall between the United States and Mexico, using money raised by supporters of President Donald Trump. “This is Americans’ way of saying, ‘Congress, you’re worthless, and we’re…