Historic Liberia war crimes trial to open in Switzerland
Liberian rebels celebrate in Monrovia in August 2003 BELLINZONA (Switzerland), Dec 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A former warlord will become the…
Covid-19: Global virus toll passes 1.5 million as nations plan for vaccine
WASHINGTON, Dec 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The world passed the grim milestone of 1.5 million coronavirus deaths on Thursday, as several…
Namibian politician named after Adolf Hitler wins election as local councillor
Adolf Hitler Uunona emerged winner in Ompundja, a small town in Namibia WINDHOEK, Dec 4 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — A Namibian politician…
Covid-19: How the world has sped up vaccine approvals
PARIS, Dec 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Britain has become the first Western country to approve a Covid-19 vaccine for general use,…
Bangladesh seeks Swedish investment in special economic zones: PM Hasina
DHAKA, Dec 4 (NNN-BSS) – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina urged Swedish investors to invest in Bangladesh’s Special Economic Zones (SEZs),…
Ex-French president Giscard d’Estaing dies of Covid at 94
PARIS, Dec 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Former French president Valery Giscard d’Estaing, a leading advocate of European integration who led his…
OPEC and allies to meet to thrash out cuts deal
LONDON, Dec 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The members of the OPEC group of oil producers will meet with their allies Thursday…
UN: 2020 likely world’s second hottest year
The WMO will confirm the data in March 2021 GENEVA, Dec 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — This year is on track to…
Brexit: Chief EU negotiator Barnier says talks with UK nearing ‘make-or-break’ point
Chief EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier LONDON, Dec 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Chief EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier warned Wednesday he…
Iran watchdog passes law on hardening nuclear stance, halting UN inspections
The Guardian Council is charged with ensuring draft laws do not contradict Shi’ite Islamic laws TEHRAN, Dec 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) –Iran’s…