Dutch government says in talks with 250 companies about Brexit move

AMSTERDAM, Feb 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Dutch government said it was in talks with 250 companies about moving operations to the Netherlands from Britain ahead of Britain’s exit from the European Union, scheduled for March 29. The Economic Affairs Ministry said in a Saturday report that a recruitment program had…

Kenyan court releases 2 foreigners over suspected terrorism links

GARISSA (Kenya), Feb 10 (NNN-XINHUA) — A Kenyan court released two foreigners who were arrested last month at the Dadaab refugee camp in northeastern Kenya’s Garissa County on suspicion of having links with the al-Shabab terror group. Garissa Chief Magistrate Cosmas Maundu said the two — Sulub Warfa from New…

Former Ethiopian PM to head AU election mission in Nigeria

ADDIS ABABA, Feb 10 (NNN-XINHUA) — Former Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn will lead an African Union (AU) election observation mission to observe Nigeria’s upcoming general elections, an AU official said. Addressing a press conference at the AU headquarters in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa, AU Commissioner for Political Affairs…

Libya: Senior terrorist leader arrested in Misurata

TRIPOLI, Feb 10 (NNN-XINHUA) — Libyan security arrested a senior terrorist leader of the pro-Qaeda Shura Council of Mujahideen of Darna in the city of Misurata, some 250 km east of the capital Tripoli. “A special security force of Misurata on Friday arrested Abdulgader Abdussalam Azzuz, a Libyan citizen and…

Canada: Quebec Mosque Shooter Sentenced To Life With No Parole For 40 Years

Alexandre Bissonnette QUEBEC, Feb 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A Canadian man who killed worshippers in a Quebec City mosque in 2017 has been sentenced to life in prison. Alexandre Bissonnette, 29, will be eligible for parole in 40 years. The prosecution had asked for a total of 150 years behind bars,…

France Recalls Ambassador To Italy As Diplomatic Row Deepens

 PARIS, Feb 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A diplomatic row between France and Italy has deepened, with France complaining of “unfounded attacks and outlandish claims” by Italian leaders. France recalled its ambassador to Italy for talks on Thursday, saying the situation was “unprecedented” since the end of World War Two. It comes…

Tanzania: Female MP wants male counterparts to undergo circumcision to stop HIV spread

DAR ES SALAAM, Feb 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A female MP in Tanzania has called for checks to determine whether or not her male colleagues have undergone circumcision – a procedure known to reduce the risk of HIV transmission. Jackline Ngonyani said any MPs found not to have been circumcised should…

Nord Stream 2: EU Agrees Tighter Rules For Russian Pipeline

 BRUSSELS, Feb 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) —EU ambassadors have agreed to toughen regulations on a controversial gas pipeline from Russia to Germany, but they have decided not to back plans that might threaten its completion. Work on the 1,225km Nord Stream 2 pipeline under the Baltic Sea is set to end this year, but…

Flamengo Football Club Fire: Brazil Unites In Grief

RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb 10 (NNN-XINHUA) —Real Madrid teenager Vinicius Junior joined Brazil legends Zico and Pele in an outpouring of sorrow after a fire at the training center of Brazilian club Flamengo claimed 10 lives on Friday. The early morning blaze, which also left at least three people injured, occurred while youth team…

Bangladesh Receives 23 Mln USD Orders At Largest Annual Fair

DHAKA, Feb 10 (NNN-XINHUA) —Bangladesh exporters have received spot orders worth around 2 billion taka (23.8 million U.S. dollars) from international buyers at the the 24th edition of the country’s largest Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF) that ended Saturday. It was nearly 400 million taka (4.77 million U.S. dollars) higher compared with that of…