Mexico: Shooting at a cockfighting ring left 5 dead, dozens injured

MEXICO CITY, Jan 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — An unidentified gunman opened fire at a cockfighting ring in Guerrero state, southern Mexico, killing at least 5 people and injuring dozens of others. A source from Guerrero state authorities said that after firing at a group of people watching a cockfight in the…

The Somali army killed 76 al-Shabab gunmen after 2 days of fighting

Somali soldiers patrol in the Sanguuni area MOGADISHU, Jan 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Somali National Army (SNA) with the support of international partners killed 76 al-Shabaab gunmen after two days of fighting in the Mudug region, central region of the country. SNA Commander Ibrahim Sheikh Muhidin said senior al-Shabaab commanders…

Tourism to Cuba grew 34% in 2023

HAVANA, Jan 8 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) — International tourism to Cuba increased 34% in 2023 compared to 2022, according to analysis by expert José Luis Perello. In his Facebook profile, the analyst explained that 2,436,097 international visitors were reported, a figure that represents some 822,892 more visitors than in 2022, with…

Ecuador’s Sangay Volcano intensifies eruptive activity

QUITO, Jan 8 (NNN-XINHUA) — The eruptive activity of Ecuador’s active Sangay Volcano is on the rise, marked by the occurrence of pyroclastic outflows, the Ecuadoran Geophysical Institute of the National Polytechnic School (IG-EPN) reported Sunday. The volcano, located about 5,230 meters above sea level in an unpopulated region of…

US lawmakers agree on $1.6 trillion federal budget

WASHINGTON, Jan 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US lawmakers announced a bipartisan agreement Sunday on fiscal year 2024 funding totals that marks a step towards averting a looming government shutdown in a presidential election year. The agreement on a roughly $1.6 trillion “topline” federal spending limit was announced by Republican House Speaker…

Uganda: Five mourners dead, 35 injured in Bundibugyo road crash

KAMPALA, Jan 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least five mourners have been confirmed dead following a road crash that also left 35 others injured, authorities have said.The tragedy occurred after the truck they were travelling on broke down at Bugombwa Hill, along the Bundibugyo-Nyahuka Road in Bundibugyo District on Saturday.“It had…

France’s Macron moves to name new government chief in reshuffle

PARIS, Jan 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — French President Emmanuel Macron could choose a new prime minister as soon as Monday, according to his entourage, as he seeks a new look for a widely criticised government. The position of Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne has been tenuous ever since an immigration bill pushed by…

Peru projected to welcome 3.2 million foreign tourists in 2024

LIMA, Jan 8 (NNN-ANDINA) — Foreign Trade and Tourism Minister Juan Carlos Mathews on Thursday projected that 3.2 million foreign tourists will arrive in Peru this year. “There is an expectation for inbound tourism that it could reach 3.2 million visitors from abroad this year, considering that, according to preliminary figures,…

US birdflu outbreak: For the third straight winter, avian flu is taking a toll on domestic and wild birds

WASHINGTON, Jan 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Persisting for the third consecutive winter, highly pathogenic avian influenza, or bird flu, continues to take a toll on domestic and wild birds in the US and beyond. In recent weeks outbreaks of the H5N1 variety of the virus has led to the losses of…

Mexico investigating 5 deaths in suspected cartel ‘drone’ strike

MEXICO CITY, Jan 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Mexican authorities are investigating the cartel-related killing of five people in the southern state of Guerrero, the regional prosecutor’s office said, after an NGO first reported an attack in the area involving drones and explosives. The prosecutor’s office said on Saturday that it had…