Colombia confirms capture of 90 alleged members of Gulf Clan

el Gulf Clan leader Dairo Antonio Usuga was captured by Colombian authorities on Oct 23 BOGOTA, Nov 21 (NNN-Xinhua) — Colombian President Ivan Duque announced authorities captured 90 suspected members of the Clan del Golfo (Gulf Clan) criminal organization in a nationwide dragnet. “More than 300 uniformed members of the…

Canadian police find bodies of 3 missing men killed in mudslide

Fallen trees and debris are pictured on Monday after a flood swept through the area near Lillooet, B.C. The bodies of three men have been recovered from this mudslide  VANCOUVER, Nov 21 (NNN-Xinhua) — The bodies of three missing men have been found at a rainstorm-caused mudslide in British Columbia…

Over 75 illegal immigrants drown off Libyan coast: IOM

TRIPOLI, Nov 21 (NNN-Xinhua) — The International Organization for Migration (IOM) on Saturday said more than 75 illegal immigrants have drowned at sea off the coast of western Libya, while trying to reach Europe. “Over 75 migrants drowned on Wednesday after departing from Libya according to 15 survivors rescued by…

88 more people rescued off the Canary Islands

On board the ship on Canary Islands were 55 people of sub-Saharan origin MADRID, Nov 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Eighty-eight people, including ten women and four minors, were rescued from two vessels that were close to Lanzarote, in the Canary Islands, by the Spanish Maritime Rescue.The first boat was located after…

Ethiopia puts on notice 4 international media over their reporting on Tigray conflict

Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed ADDIS ABABA, Nov 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Ethiopian media watch has threatened to revoke licenses of four foreign media houses against taking sides on their reporting in the ongoing violence in the country.The Federal Republic of Ethiopia Media Authority has sent a warning letter to…

IMF backs smaller $50 billion credit line to Mexico as risks ebb

 WASHINGTON, Nov 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The International Monetary Fund’s executive board approved a $50 billion credit line for Mexico, reducing the amount it extended in previous years as it argues that the nation’s economic prospects have improved. The two-year flexible credit line, which is designed for crisis prevention, is Mexico’s…

US Pres Biden declared healthy and ‘fit’ for presidency after exam

  WASHINGTON, Nov 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) — President Joe Biden got a clean bill of health from the White House doctor after undergoing an extensive, routine check-up during which his powers were briefly transferred to Vice President Kamala Harris.   “The President remains a healthy, vigorous, 78-year-old male, who is fit…

Armenia and Azerbaijan agree to talks in Brussels to overcome tensions, EU says

Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev BRUSSELS, Nov 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan will meet in Brussels in mid-December to discuss tensions that have led to border clashes, the European Union said. “Leaders have agreed to meet in Brussels to discuss the…

302 illegal migrants rescued off Libyan coast: UN refugee agency

  TRIPOLI, Nov 20 (NNN-XINHUA) — A total of 302 illegal migrants have been rescued at sea and returned to Libya, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees said.   The UN agency tweeted, “302 persons were intercepted/rescued at sea last night (Thursday) in three operations and were disembarked in…

Covid-19: Canada to allow entry of travelers fully vaccinated with Sinopharm, Sinovac, COVAXIN

  OTTAWA, Nov 20 (NNN-XINHUA) — Travelers who are fully vaccinated with the shots from Sinopharm, Sinovac and COVAXIN will be allowed to enter Canada starting Nov. 30, the Canadian government announced.   Currently, Canada only accepts travelers who have received the vaccines including Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca and Johnson &…