China, Spain urged to boost ties, investment

BARCELONA (Spain), Jan 28 (NNN-XINHUA) — Business people and officials from Spain and China are urging both countries to take steps to further strengthen their commercial ties and increase investment. Over a hundred representatives from Chinese and Spanish businesses came together in Barcelona last week with officials such as China’s…

Nigeria police arrest key suspects in Plateau communal clashes

Police in central Nigeria’s Plateau state say nine people have been arrested ABUJA, Jan 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Police in central Nigeria’s Plateau state say nine people have been arrested in connection with renewed attacks in the Mangu area.At least 50 people are reported to have been killed in two days…

Tanzania’s Pres Samia inks gas, health and agriculture deals in Indonesia

Tanzania’s President, Samia Suluhu JAKARTA (Indonesia), Jan 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu has signed five agreements with Indonesia during the just concluded official trip to the Asian country.According to the deal, about 100 employees of the Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation are set to tap into an Indonesian scholarship…

US: Troopers rescue camels and zebras from truck fire on Indiana interstate

INDIANAPOLIS (Indiana, US), Jan 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Traffic on an Indiana interstate was a real circus Saturday morning – complete with camels, zebras and a miniature horse. These were among the animals left grazing on the side of the highway after the trailer that was transporting the animals caught fire.…

US: Kenneth Smith’s execution condemned with 43 more death row inmates slated to die by nitrogen – Alabama AG

ATMORE (Alabama, US), Jan 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Alabama death row inmate Kenneth Eugene Smith has been executed by nitrogen gas – making him the first person in US history to be put to death through the controversial method. Smith, 58, was pronounced dead at 8.25pm CT on Thursday at the William C Holman Correctional Facility…

Canada’s participation in Chavimochic Project will contribute to closing gaps in Peru

LIMA, Jan 28 (NNN-ANDINA) — Canada’s participation in the development of Chavimochic Project’s third stage will contribute to boosting economic development in Peru, as well as to closing gaps existing in the South American country, Canadian Ambassador to Lima, Louis Marcotte, said. During a Spanish-language interview with Andina news agency, the diplomat highlighted…

Germany: Scholz warns against rise of Neo-Nazi networks

BERLIN, Jan 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has voiced concerns over the rise of far-right extremism as his country marks Holocaust Memorial Day. He warned of “neo-Nazis and their dark networks”, and called on people to fight racism and anti-Semitism. Thousands marched in Dusseldorf on Saturday in the latest…

Kenya femicide: Hundreds protest at violence against women

NAIROBI, Jan 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Demonstrations are taking place across major cities in Kenya to protest against the rising cases of femicide and other violence against women. Hundreds have gathered in Nairobi, Nakuru, Mombasa, Nyeri and Lodwar, some carrying placards with the names of those who were killed. A 2022…

Over 17,000 hectares destroyed in Colombia forest fires

BOGOTA, Jan 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Forest fires have destroyed more than 17,000 hectares in Colombia since November, authorities said Friday, as the country faces its hottest January in decades. More than 340 fires have been recorded in that period, spurred by prolonged drought, record heat, and the El Nino weather…

Magnitude 6.1 quake hits Guatemala, no casualties reported

GUATEMALA CITY, Jan 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A 6.1-magnitude earthquake hit southern Guatemala on Friday night, with officials reporting no casualties or material damage. The quake struck at 11:52 pm (0552 GMT), seven kilometers (four miles) from the town of Taxisco at a depth of 108 kilometers, according to the US Geological Survey. Guatemala’s Seismology…