Peru: Giant teddy bear nabs drug dealers in Valentine raid

On the eve of Valentine’s Day celebration, undercover agents surprised two women who were selling cocaine and marijuana in a home in San Martín de Porres district, north of Lima LIMA, Feb 16 (NNN-ANDINA) — Two Peruvian women accused of alleged drug trafficking got more than they bargained for when…

Mining investments in Peru to exceed US$5 billion in 2024: new Mining Minister

LIMA, Feb 16 (NNN-ANDINA) — New Energy and Mines Minister Romulo Mucho forecast that mining investments will exceed US$5 billion in Peru this year. Therefore, his sector will reinforce the promotion of this economic activity’s importance for the development of the country and the generation of employment. He said the Ministry of Energy…

Spanish police rescue drug dealers taken hostage by own gang member

   MADRID, Feb 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Eight drug traffickers taken hostage by an armed member of their own gang were rescued at sea — then arrested — by police off Spain’s Canary Islands, the authorities said.       “Eight members of a criminal organisation were taken hostage by another crew…

US gun violence: One dead, children among 21 injured in Super Bowl parade shooting; 3 in custody

KANSAS CITY, Feb 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — One person was killed and multiple children were among 21 injured after a mass shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory rally triggered panic among huge crowds of fans. Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, which takes patients up to the age…

Tanzania’s President Samia to hold tête-à-tête talks with Pope Francis in Vatican City

DAR ES SALAAM, Feb 12 (NNN-DAILYNEWS) — President Samia Suluhu Hassan is expected to meet and hold tête-à-tête conversations with Pope Francis as she begins her visit to Vatican City on Monday. The invitation for President Samia’s visit came directly from Pope Francis, as confirmed by January Makamba, Tanzania’s Foreign Affairs…

Tanzania commits to strengthening ties with Iran

DAR ES SALAAM, Feb 12 (NNN-DAILYNEWS) — TANZANIA has reiterated its commitment to working closely with Iran in strengthening bilateral ties between two countries. The commitment was expressed by Zanzibar Minister for Trade and Industrial Development, Omar Shaaban when officiating the celebrations of Iran’s 45th revolution anniversary held in Dar es…

Tanzania: PM calls for efforts toward investment in water security

PM KASSIM MAJALIWA DAR ES SALAAM, Feb 12 (NNN-DAILYNEWS) — PRIME Minister Kassim Majaliwa issued directives for multi-sectoral efforts and strategies toward investment in water security, in response to the growing consequences of climate change. Majaliwa issued the order at the ongoing two-day 6th National Multisectoral Forum on Water Resources…

Britain will ban face coverings and fireworks at protests

Wearing masks and using firecrackers at protests will be banned in the UK LONDON, Feb 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — People wearing face coverings, masks and using fireworks at protests in England will face arrest by police under new laws to suppress disorder. The move follows a police chief’s warning that some…

Ecuador, ninth nation worldwide in legalizing euthanasia

QUITO, Feb 12 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) — Ecuador is today the ninth country around the world to decriminalize euthanasia, after the Constitutional Court (CC) issued a favorable ruling for its legalization. The CC’s ruling responded to a lawsuit filed by Ecuadorian Paola Roldán, who suffers from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a…

Rwanda issues red eye disease alert

KIGALI, Feb 12 (NNN-XINHUA) — Rwandan Ministry of Health urged the public to take precautionary measures, including regular washing of hands, to prevent the spread of highly infectious red eye disease following an outbreak in some regional countries. The ministry said the disease is spread through touching the eyes of…