Chile president declares ‘state of exception’ over Mapuche conflict

Chile president declares ‘state of exception’ over Mapuche conflict SANTIAGO, Oct 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Chilean President Sebastian Pinera announced a state of emergency and deployed troops to two southern regions where clashes have broken out between Mapuche indigenous people and security forces. The Mapuche are demanding the restoration of their ancestral…

Malaysia Maintains Stand On AUKUS

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia maintains its stand that the formation of a trilateral security pact between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States (AUKUS) raises concerns as it has the potential to disrupt peace and stability in Southeast Asia. Defence Minister Hishammuddin Hussein said it was…

Brazilian Pres Bolsonaro accused of ‘crimes against humanity’ at ICC

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was accused of “crimes against humanity” at the International Criminal Court (ICC) for his alleged role in the destruction of the Amazon THE HAGUE, Oct 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was accused Tuesday of “crimes against humanity” at the International Criminal Court (ICC) for…

IMF reaffirms ‘full confidence’ in head Georgieva

Embattled IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva WASHINGTON, Oct 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The IMF Executive Board reaffirmed its “full confidence” in the Washington-based crisis lender’s chief, Kristalina Georgieva, keeping her on as managing director after she was hit with allegations of data tampering. “Having looked at all the evidence presented, the…

Nuclear Talks Must Lead To Lifting Of Sanctions: Iran’s Parliament Speaker

TEHRAN, Oct 12 (NNN-IRNA) – The speaker of Iran’s parliament said here yesterday that, any dialogue regarding the 2015 nuclear agreement must lead to the lifting of the sanctions against Iran. “The United States withdrew from the agreement during the Trump era, and it was surprising that the world did…

US: Two dead as small plane hits houses in California

LOS ANGELES, Oct 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A small plane crashed into a residential area of a California city on Monday, killing at least two people as a blaze devoured two houses and several vehicles.   Aerial footage showed firefighters hosing down the charred remains of the residences in Santee, a…

Thousands of US hospital workers vote to strike

With strikes authorised, elected union leaders can tell workers to walk out at any time SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Thousands of health care workers at Kaiser Permanente facilities in US states Oregon and California gave a green light Monday to call a strike should contract talks fail. Sticking…

Humanitarian crisis in focus as Italy hosts G20 Afghan summit

Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi ROME, Oct 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi host a special summit of the Group of 20 major economies on Tuesday to discuss Afghanistan, as worries grow about a looming humanitarian disaster following the Taliban’s return to power. Since the Taliban took over…

US: High winds prompt PG&E to shut power to 25,000 in California as toppled power lines causes several fires

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) began shutting off power to about 25,000 customers in central and northern California and Southern California Edison warned it may do the same for up to 9,000 of its customers as high winds toppled trees, downed power lines and…

Covid-19: WHO experts back extra jab for people with weak immune systems

 GENEVA, Oct 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The World Health Organization’s vaccine advisers recommended people with weakened immune systems should be offered an additional dose of all WHO-approved Covid-19 vaccines.   The UN health agency’s experts also said over-60s fully immunised with China’s Sinovac and Sinopharm vaccines should be offered an additional…
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