Venezuela’s ANC strips Juan Guaido of parliamentary immunity

Photo courtesy of Juan Guaido Twitter CARACAS, April 3 (NNN- TELESUR) – The National Constituent Assembly (ANC) of Venezuela approved on Tuesday a decree to lift parliamentary immunity and the continuation of the prosecution of self-proclaimed opposition deputy, Juan Guaido. During the session held by the full ANC, the legislators…

Trump says ‘100%’ ready to shut down Mexico border

WASHINGTON, April 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) – US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he is “100 per cent” prepared to close down the US-Mexico border, warning Congress and Central American governments to take action to stem the flow of migrants into the country. Delays were already rising at several key border…

Chronology of Najib’s SRC case

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Today the High Court will hear the case of former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, who is facing three counts of criminal breach of trust (CBT), one charge with abusing his post and three counts of money laundering over SRC International Sdn Bhd’s…

African countries need to complement each other, President Kenyatta

South African High Commissioner to Kenya Ambassador Koleka Anita Mqulwana, and President Kenyatta. Photo courtesy of KBC NAIROBI, April 3 (NNN-KBC) – President Uhuru Kenyatta has said African countries need to complement each other so as to build strong economies which their citizens can utilise to create wealth so as to come…

NASA plans to land astronauts on Mars by 2033

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine  on Dec 14, 2018. Photo courtesy of Twitter Jim Bridenstine  WASHINGTON, April 3 (NNN- Xinhua) — NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine announced at a congressional testimony on Tuesday a plan to put human to Mars by 2033 and would request more money to fund the ambitious plan.…

1MDB scandal: Malaysia ex-PM Najib set to stand trial

Photo courtesy Bernama KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (NNN- Bernama) – Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak will be tried on seven charges involving RM42 million  (US$10.3 million) of SRC International Sdn Bhd funds in the High Court here today. Coincidentally, on this same day 10 years ago, Najib,…

Sierra Leone audit uncovers $1bn stolen between 2015 – 2018

Photo for illustration purposes only/Pixal Bay FREETOWN, April 3 (NNN – AFRICANEWS) – Sierra Leone’s Finance Minister says over a billion dollars of state funds cannot be accounted for following a technical audit into government transactions over a three-year period. Local media reports that minister Jacob Jusu Saffa used the…

Two Women Will Make History in 2019 Chicago Mayoral Runoff

Toni Preckwinkle (L) participates in the mayoral electoral run against Lori Lightfoot (R) in Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Photo courtesy of Telesur CHICAGO, April 3 (NNN-TELESUR) – Lori Lightfoot, the former Chicago Police Board president, and Toni Preckwinkle, the current Cook County Board President, will face off against each other in…

Ecuador president accused WikiLeaks for leak of private data

Julian Assange’s living conditions have deteriorated ever since President Lenin Moreno took office, two years ago. Photo courtesy of Telesur QUITO, Ecuador, April 3 (NNN-TELESUR) – Ecuadorean President Lenin Moreno argued Tuesday that WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has “repeatedly violated” the terms of his asylum in the country’s London embassy…

Uruguay’s President Removes Top Defense Officials Over Military Dictatorship-Era Cover-Up

Over the weekend, President Vasquez learned of two former military officers’s confessions recognizing crimes against humanity which were omitted by the defense minister and members of the Army Court of Honor. Photo courtesy of Telesur MONTEVIDEO, April 3 (NNN-TELESUR) – Uruguayan President Tabare Vasquez announced Monday the dismissal of top…