Pres Lula vows ‘no pardon’ for Jan 8 rioters as Brazil marks anniversary

 BRASILIA, Jan 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva vowed there will be no pardon for ex-president Jair Bolsonaro’s supporters who rioted in the capital a year ago, as the country marked the first anniversary of the Jan 8 2023 attacks.   Speaking in the main entry hall…

Spain re-imposes masks in hospitals as flu cases surge

MADRID, Jan 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Wearing masks will be obligatory again in Spain’s hospitals and other healthcare facilities from Wednesday, the health ministry said as the country faces a flu outbreak.   The decree was announced after a meeting between the health ministry and representatives of the country’s regions, who control…

Nigerian Air Force kill terrorists’ commander and 32 IS fighters

A Nigeria Air Force fighter jet ABUJA, Jan 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has carried out air strikes to clear the northeast of terrorists, resulting in the killing of leader of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP), Ba’a Shuwa, and 32 IS fighters.Ba’a Shuwa was…

US Pres Biden says working to get Israel ‘significantly’ out of Gaza

CHARLESTON (South Carolina, US), Jan 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US President Joe Biden said he was working to get Israel to cut its military presence in Gaza, after protesters calling for a ceasefire disrupted him during a campaign speech.   “I’ve been quietly working with the Israeli government to get them to…

Update: United Airlines finds loose bolts on door plugs on several 737 Max 9 planes following Alaska Airlines mid-air door blowout incident

WASHINGTON, Jan 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — United Airlines found loose bolts on the door plugs on several of its grounded 737 Max 9 planes days after a door plug blew out of an Alaska Airlines plane while it was in-flight.  “Since we began preliminary inspections on Saturday, we have found instances that appear…

US storm: Brutal winter storm unleashing blizzard conditions in central region and threatening coastal areas with floods and tornadoes

WASHINGTON, Jan 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A massive winter storm system has unleashed dangerous blizzard conditions in parts of the central United States, shutting down highways and stranding drivers in frigid temperatures Monday, and it’s pummeling parts of the South with hail storms, heavy flooding and tornado threats. The fast-moving storm…

France: Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne resigns amid immigration law blowback, after less than 2 years in office

PARIS, Jan 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne resigned Monday following recent political turmoil over a new immigration law, paving the way for President Emmanuel Macron to seek fresh momentum by appointing a new government in coming days. The shakeup was widely seen as an attempt by the 46-year-old Macron…

US: Possible gas explosion at downtown Fort Worth hotel injures 21, 1 critical – Officials

Debris is pictured outside the Sandman Signature Hotel in Ft. Worth, Texas FORT WORTH (Texas, US), Jan 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — An explosion at a downtown Fort Worth, Texas, hotel possibly caused by a gas leak injured 21 people, sent heavy debris across a block and forced nearby employees to evacuate…

Peru: Gov’t has responded to eight emergencies caused by heavy rains – Defense Minister

LIMA, Jan 9 (NNN-ANDINA) — In the face of seasonal rains reported in various parts of the country, the Government has responded to each of the emergencies that have been notified, which so far total eight, Defense Minister Jorge Chavez Cresta said. Moreover, the government official affirmed that scientific entities continue monitoring…

Peru: Gov’t approves unlocking of megaprojects, measures against El Nino and quakes

LIMA, Jan 9 (NNN-ANDNA) — The Peruvian Government approved the unlocking of important megaprojects and confirmed that it is prepared to deal with the possible effects of El Niño phenomenon. Moreover, the Executive Branch has adopted protective measures in order to respond to a possible earthquake, Prime Minister Alberto Otarola said at a…