Myanmar can’t hinder prosecution over Rohingya atrocity: ICC

DHAKA, March 12 (NNN-BSS) – Visiting delegation from the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) affirmed that the non-party status of Myanmar of the ICC will not hinder the prosecutor’s investigation regarding atrocities against Rohingyas and try individuals responsible. “In fact Myanmar is not a state…

Bangladesh-India ties a role model for rest of the world: PM Hasina

DHAKA, March 12 (NNN-BSS) – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina saidbilateral relations between Bangladesh and India have appeared as a “rolemodel” of good neighborliness for the rest of the world, expressing her firmbelief that this cooperation will also continue in future. “As a result of multifaceted and multidimensional cooperation, ourbilateral relations…

Lima Group expresses solidarity to Venezuelans affected by blackout

LIMA, March 12 (NNN-ANDINA) — The Lima Group members expressed solidarity to millions of Venezuelans affected by a power blackout that has lasted over 50 hours and claimed the lives of at least 18 people in hospitals and clinics due to the lack of power supply. In a statement, the governments of…

Peru: New Ministerial Cabinet sworn in

LIMA, March 12 (NNN-ANDINA) — President Martin Vizcarra administered the oath of office to members of a reshuffled Cabinet led by Prime Minister Salvador del Solar, who will replace Cesar Villanueva in the post. The new ministers sworn in Monday are: Salvador del Solar (Prime Minister), Flor Pablo (Education), Fabiola Muñoz (Agriculture and Irrigation),…

Nicaragua: Opposition says no new talks until political prisoners freed

MANAGUA, March 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Negotiations aimed at resolving a months-long crisis in Nicaragua stalled Sunday when the opposition called on President Daniel Ortega’s government to release all political prisoners before any new talks. The opposition Civic Alliance for Justice and Democracy said it would “return to the negotiating table…

Tunisian health minister resigns over 11 baby deaths

TUNIS, March 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Tunisian Health Minister Abderraouf Cherif has resigned following the deaths of 11 newborn babies at a hospital in the capital, Tunis.Tunisia’s health ministry said evidence suggested they had all died from septic shock between March 7-8.Prime Minister Youssef Chahed said investigations have been launched…

Venezuela: Pres Maduro thanks military for defeating ‘coup’

CARACAS, March 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro has praised the armed forces for staying loyal to him and defeating a “coup” led by the US and opposition leader Juan Guaidó.During a rally, Maduro also blamed Venezuela’s widespread power cuts on “cyber attacks” by the opposition.His remarks came during…

Nigeria’s ruling party wins Lagos State in Gubernatorial poll

LAGOS, March 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress maintained its hold on the economic capital, Lagos, in state elections Saturday and boosted its control of the National Assembly, strengthening President Muhammadu Buhari’s grip on power.The APC’s Babajide Sanwo-Olu was elected governor of Lagos, the Independent National Electoral Commission…

Britain braces for make-or-break Brexit vote

LONDON, March 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) – British Prime Minister Theresa May is expected to reveal Monday what changes, if any, she has secured to her EU divorce deal, on the eve of a crucial vote in parliament less than threeweeks before Brexit day. Two months ago, parliament overwhelmingly rejected the withdrawal…

Mexico club attack leaves at least 15 dead

GUANAJUATO (Mexico), March 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Armed assailants opened fire in a nightclub in central Mexico in the early hours of Saturday, leaving at least 15 people dead and three others wounded, prosecutors said. The incident took place in the city of Salamanca in Guanajuato state, where authorities have launched an…