Europe

Brexit: EU official warns UK partnership “at a crossroads” amid Northern Ireland row

BRUSSELS, June 19 (NNN-Xinhua) — The relationship between the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK) is at a…

Guterres re-appointed as UN secretary-general for second term

Antonio Guterres addresses the United Nations General Assembly after his appointment for a second term as the UN secretary-general at…

Brazilians flock into Portugal for the fourth straight year

LISBON, June 18 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — The arrival of Brazilian migrants into Portugal has reached new levels for the fourth consecutive…

Covid-19: Global death toll exceeds 4 million

Global LONDON, June 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Coronavirus-related deaths worldwide passed a grim milestone of 4 million on Thursday as many…

Global displacement from war, crises doubles in a decade: UN

An intensifying Islamist insurgency has forced many to flee their homes in Mozambique GENEVA, June 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Despite the…

UN says planning for Afghanistan, Sahel violence hike when international troops withdraw

UNITED NATIONS, June 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United Nations is planning for a possible increase in violence in Afghanistan when…

Germany: Squatters riot in Berlin leaves 60 police wounded

Protesters set a barricade alight outside 94 Rigaer Straße BERLIN, June 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Sixty German police officers have been…

Germany shooting: Hunt for gunman who killed two in Espelkamp

One victim was shot dead outside these homes in Espelkamp  BIELEFELD (Germany), June 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — German police are searching…

US welcomes ‘clear commitment’ from Turkey to secure Afghanistan’s Kabul airport

WASHINGTON, June 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States hailed Turkey’s promise to secure Kabul’s airport once US forces leave, saying…

US Pres Biden gifts Russian counterpart Putin pair of iconic American-made aviators

RANDOLPH (US), June 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — For his first meeting with Vladimir Putin in Geneva this week, President Joe Biden…