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…

Covid-19: Rio de Janeiro lifts outdoor mask requirement Thursday, Mayor declares victory

 RIO DE JANEIRO, Oct 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Attention beach-lovers seeking a break from the pandemic: Rio de Janeiro is lifting its Covid-19 mask requirement for outdoor areas effective from Thursday, the state’s governorsaid, as once-pandemic-battered Brazil advances quickly with vaccinations.    “We are going to relax the requirement on wearing…

World faces growing threat of ‘unbearable’ heatwaves: Experts

 LONDON, Oct 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — From Death Valley to the Middle East, the Indian subcontinent to sub-Saharan Africa, global warming has already made daily life unbearable for millions of people.   And if nothing is done to slow climate change, the record temperatures and deadly heatwaves it brings will only…

No Roman holiday: G20 meets on climate, Covid, recovery

 ROME, Oct 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The leaders of the world’s major economies gather in Rome this weekend for the first in-person G20 summit since the pandemic began, with Covid-19, economic recovery and climate change topping a packed agenda.    US President Joe Biden is flying in to reiterate his message…

At least 4 dead in avalanche on Ecuador’s volcano

La Palma: Hundreds More Evacuate To Flee Volcano Lava QUITO, Oct 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — An avalanche on a snow-capped Ecuadoran volcano killed at least four climbers and injured a fifth, officials said. The avalanche struck a group of about a dozen mountaineers while at an altitude of 6,100m on the…

US Revokes Licence Of Top Chinese Telecoms Company

Federal Communication Commission, led by Jessica Rosenworcel, has taken action against several Chinese telecoms firms  WASHINGTON, Oct 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Washington has revoked the US licence of one of China’s biggest telecoms companies citing “national security” concerns. China Telecom must stop providing services in America within 60 days. Officials said…

Military coup: Released Sudan PM Abdalla Hamdok under close surveillance; other civilian leaders still detained as 4 protesters killed

Sudanese people protest against a military coup that overthrew the transition to civilian rule KHARTOUM, Oct 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Sudanese Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok was brought home late Tuesday, his office said, after a day of intense international pressure following his removal in a military coup.   Hamdok was “under…

Over 600,000 homes without power in eastern US due to storm

 NEW YORK, Oct 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A powerful coastal storm knocked down trees and left more than 600,000 homes without power in the northeastern United States on Wednesday.      The state of Massachusetts was the hardest hit, with 495,000 homes without power as of 9:00 am, according to the poweroutage.us…
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