In Chile’s Atacama Desert, astronomers search for alien life and “dark energy”

The black box set to revolutionize the search for life beyond Earth ATACAMA DESERT (Chile), Nov 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — In Chile’s dry Atacama Desert, astronomers scan the clear night sky for the existence of life on other planets and study the so-called “dark energy,” a mysterious cosmic force which would…

French Pres Macron says Australian PM lied to him over subs spat; Morrison says not true

  ROME, Nov 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — French President Emmanuel Macron said Australia’s prime minister outright lied to him over a cancelled submarine deal, deepening an already fraught diplomatic crisis.    “I don’t think. I know,” Macron said when asked by Australian media if Scott Morrison was untruthful in their private dealings.   …

Covid-19: White House press secretary tests positive; self-quarantine for 10 days

 WASHINGTON, Nov 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki said she has tested positive for Covid-19, after deciding not to travel to Europe with US President Joe Biden when members of her family contracted the virus.   Psaki said in a statement that though she had tested negative several times…

Last seven years on track to be hottest on record: UN

   GLASGOW, Nov 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The years from 2015 to 2021 are on track to be the seven hottest on record, the World Meteorological Organization said, warning that the planet was heading into “uncharted territory”.   The preliminary WMO state of the climate report, launched as the UN COP26…

Egyptian President Urges Developed Countries To Fulfil Annual 100 Billion USD Pledge To Face Climate Change

CAIRO, Nov 2 (NNN-MENA) – Egyptian President, Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi, said yesterday that, developed countries must fulfil their long-standing pledges, to provide 100 billion U.S. dollars per year, to developing countries, to face climate change. “We are concerned about the gap between the available funding and the actual needs of developing…

Brazil: Nine firefighters killed in cave collapse during training exercise

The accident occurred as 26 firefighters were on a training exercise in the Duas Bocas cave SAO PAULO, Nov 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Nine firefighters have died near Brazil’s Altinopolis city after the roof collapsed in a cave while they were training inside, according to Brazilian authorities. “There were nine dead and…

Egypt Signs Seven Grant Agreements With U.S. Worth 125 Million USD

CAIRO, Nov 2 (NNN-MENA) – Egypt signed yesterday, seven grant agreements with the United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), worth 125 million U.S. dollars, as part of the joint economic relations programme between the two countries. The agreements aim to bolster Egypt’s development efforts, in the…

Iran Urges U.S. To Take “Practical” Measures For Holding Talks

TEHRAN, Nov 2 (NNN-IRNA) – For any form of talks with the U.S., Washington should first take “practical” steps, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman, Saeed Khatibzadeh, said yesterday. Iran hasn’t had any direct or indirect talks with the United States since the latter’s unilateral withdrawal from the nuclear deal, also known…

25 Bank Robbery Suspects Killed In Gun Battle With Brazilian Authorities

RIO DE JANEIRO, Nov 1 (NNN-CMA) – At least 25 bank robbery suspects were killed yesterday, in two clashes with Brazilian authorities in the south-eastern state of Minas Gerais, police said. The events occurred in the municipality of Varginha during a joint operation by the Military Police, the Federal Highway…

One Dead, 15 Injured In Fuel Theft-Related Explosion In Mexico

MEXICO CITY, Nov 1 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) – At least one person died and 15 others were injured, in an explosion near an illegal tap on a pipeline belonging to the state-owned Petroleos Mexicanos (Pemex) oil company, in the central Mexican state of Puebla, local authorities said yesterday. Governor of Puebla,…
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