Sudan coup: US Pres Biden lashes junta, deaths climb in anti-coup protests

KHARTOUM/WASHINGTON, Oct 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States and United Nations dialled up the pressure on Sudan’s new military junta as confrontations between soldiers and anti-coup protesters took the death toll to at least 11. After the 15-member UN Security Council called for the restoration of Sudan’s civilian-led government – toppled…

US senators propose adding boycott of China’s Winter Olympics to defence Bill

WASHINGTON, Oct 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A bipartisan group of US senators on Thursday (Oct 28) proposed an amendment to an annual defense policy bill that would impose a diplomatic boycott of China’s Winter Olympics – less than 100 days away – amid accusations of rights abuses by Beijing. The amendment, led by Republican Senator…

Sudan coup: World Bank suspends aid after military takeover

Demonstrations against the coup are continuing  KHARTOUM, Oct 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The World Bank has suspended its aid to Sudan, after the military there staged a coup against the civilian government. Political leaders were arrested on Monday, sparking nationwide protests and international condemnation. The African Union (AU) has also suspended…

China Calls For Unique Role Of ICJ In Multilateralism, Int’l Rule Of Law

UNITED NATIONS, Oct 29 (NNN-XINHUA) – A Chinese envoy yesterday called on the International Court of Justice (ICJ), to play a unique role in safeguarding multilateralism and promoting international rule of law. With 75 years of experience, the ICJ is broadly recognised by the international community and has become the…

Chinese Military Spokesperson Urges U.S. Side To Rebuild Correct Perception Of China

BEIJING, Oct 29 (NNN-XINHUA) – A Chinese military spokesman, yesterday, urged the U.S. side to rebuild a correct perception of China, adopt a rational and pragmatic China policy, and take concrete actions to promote a sound and stable military-to-military relationship. Military relationship between China and the U.S. is an important…

Haitian G9 gang calls for resignation of Prime Minister Henry

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Oct 28 (NNN-TELESUR) — The G9 Fanmi e Alye leader Jimmy “Barbecue” Cherizier called for the resignation of Haiti’s Prime Minister Ariel Henry as a condition to allow fuel distribution in the country. “Our demand is clear, pure, and simple. Our demand is the resignation of the Prime Minister,”…

Covid-19: Desperate Nicaraguans go to Honduras to get shots

MANAGUA, Oct 28 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — Citizens of Nicaragua, which according to the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) ranks among the six countries in the region with the lowest vaccination rates, have been crossing over the border to neighbouring Honduras even on horseback and in rafts to receive a COVID-19 immunizer,…

EU plans large scale observation of Venezuelan elections

Freddy Nanez CARACAS, Oct 28 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — The European Union already has 11 electoral experts in Caracas for the upcoming Venezuelan elections. Then the number is to grow to 44 long-term observers while by Nov 21 – voting day – the team is to surpass 100 members, the Electoral Observation…

Ecuador president calls for dialogue with indigenous on second day of protests

People protest against the economic policies of President Guillermo Lasso QUITO, Oct 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Ecuador’s President Guillermo Lasso called for dialogue following a second day of demonstrations by indigenous and civil society groups against gasoline price rises, and said his government would keep security forces on highways to maintain…

US President Biden vows to stand with Asia on freedom, hits out at China on Taiwan

US President Joe Biden speaks during the virtual ASEAN U.S. Summit, hosted by ASEAN Summit Brunei, in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei WASHINGTON, Oct 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — President Joe Biden told Southeast Asian nations the United States would stand with them in defending freedom of the seas and democracy and called…
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