UN report says Taliban have killed scores of former Afghan officials, others

UN report says Taliban and its allies are believed to have killed scores of former Afghan officials WASHINGTON, Jan 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A UN report says the Taliban and its allies are believed to have killed scores of former Afghan officials, security force members and people who worked with the international military…

US worried North Korea could return to nuclear and ICBM tests, urges dialogue

WASHINGTON, Jan 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States is concerned North Korea’s escalating missile tests could be precursors to resumed tests of nuclear weapons and intercontinental ballistic missiles, a senior US official said, while urging Pyongyang to join direct talks with no preconditions. North Korea conducted its largest missile test since 2017 on Sunday,…

At least 18 killed during heavy rains in Brazilian state of Sao Paulo

SAO PAULO, Jan 31 (NNN-Xinhua) — At least 18 people have been killed due to flooding and landslides caused by heavy rains in the Brazilian state of Sao Paulo, Governor Joao Doria reported. “I am following with great sadness the damage caused by the heavy rains. My solidarity is with…

Winter storm: 15 mln people under wind chill alerts in US after Nor’easter storm

NEW YORK, Jan 31 (NNN-Xinhua) — More than 15 million people across the US Northeast, Appalachians and southern Florida are under wind chill alerts Sunday morning as arctic air filters south and east behind the departing Nor’easter, which delivered a mix of heavy snow and gale along much of the…

US: An Arizona hiker fell 700 feet to his death while trying to take a photo

Jacobson slipped while taking a photo PHOENIX (Arizona, US), Jan 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A hiker in Arizona slipped and fell hundreds of feet to his death after trying to take a photo in Lost Dutchman State Park, according to the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office.Richard Jacobson, 21, was found dead around…

Ghanaian woman gives birth on Washington-bound plane at 34,000ft

The woman cuddles her baby after the birth on the plane WASHINGTON, Jan 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) — It was supposed to be a regular flight for a pregnant woman and other passengers aboard a United Flight UA 977 and headed for Washington but things took a quick, beautiful turn.According to a…

Mexico road accident leaves at least 13 dead

 GUADALAJARA (Mexico), Jan 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least 13 people died after a bus carrying pilgrims to a religious shrine in Mexico flipped over on Saturday, authorities said.   Another 10 were injured in the accident in the western state of Jalisco.   The bus was taking 23 people to…

At Least 11 Dead In Bus Crash In Bolivia

LA PAZ, Jan 30 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) – At least 11 people were killed and 18 injured, when a bus fell into a ravine, from the highway between the towns of Kami and Quillacollo in the Bolivian department of Cochabamba, police reported yesterday. Renzo Mercado, departmental director of the Cochabamba Traffic…

Police Officer Fatalities In U.S. Hit 20-Year Record: Fox News

WASHINGTON, Jan 30 (NNN-XINHUA) – The number of police officers who were killed in 2021, in the United States is the highest on record in the past 20 years, U.S. media outlet Fox News reported. This figure includes unprovoked confrontations and premeditated ambushes, said Fox News on Friday, citing data…

Covid-19: Canada has five cases in Winter Olympics team

  BEIJING, Jan 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Canada said five members of its Winter Olympics delegation in Beijing have tested positive for Covid-19.    The winter sports powerhouse has not said whether those concerned are athletes, support staff or officials.    “Currently five out of the 246 members of the Team…
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