Post-Brexit fishing row: France and Britain defuse row with ‘positive’ talks

French European Affairs Minister Clement Beaune (right) shakes hands with British Brexit minister David Frost during their meeting in Paris PARIS, Nov 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) — France and Britain moved to defuse their dispute over fishing, with sanctions off the table for now but all options still possible should talks fail,…

UN official says Sudan deal under discussion, needed in ‘days not weeks’

Protesters march against the Sudanese military’s recent seizure of power and ousting of the civilian government, in the streets of the capital Khartoum KHARTOUM, Nov 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The UN special envoy for Sudan said talks had yielded the outline of a potential deal on a return to power-sharing, including restoration…

Calls for ceasefire in Ethiopia grow amid deepening conflict

A general view of the skyline of Addis Ababa ADDIS ABABA, Nov 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) — African and Western nations called for an immediate ceasefire in Ethiopia after Tigrayan forces from the country’s north said they made advances towards the capital this week. The US special envoy for the Horn of Africa,…

Sweden moves closer to getting first woman prime minister

Sweden’s Minister of Finance Magdalena Andersson STOCKHOLM, Nov 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Finance Minister Magdalena Andersson moved a step closer to becoming Sweden’s first woman prime minister when the ruling Social Democrat party elected her as its leader in place of Stefan Lofven. Lofven, the current prime minister, wants to step…

US calls on China to not limit journalists’ freedom at 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics

WASHINGTON, Nov 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States urged China not to restrict access and movement for journalists reporting on next year’s Winter Olympics in Beijing. The Foreign Correspondents’ Club of China this week said it was concerned about a lack of transparency from organisers of the games, which begin in…

Mexico shooting: Two suspected gang members killed in beach shooting near Cancun resort

Tourists in the Cancun resort area of Mexico were forced to take cover after a shootout between two rival gangs MEXICO CITY, Nov 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Two suspected drug gang members were shot dead in a beachfront clash between rival groups near the Mexican resort of Cancun, authorities said, a…

Covid-19: ‘Grave concern’ in Europe as German cases soar

Relaxed protective measures like mask-wearing may have contributed to soaring cases in countries like Germany FRANKFURT, Nov 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The World Health Organization expressed “grave concern” Thursday over the rising pace of coronavirus infections in Europe, as Germany registered its biggest daily increase since the start of the pandemic.    “We are,…

Death toll in Nigeria high-rise collapse rises to 36

The death toll from the collapse of a high-rise building in an upscale area of Nigeria’s commercial capital Lagos has risen to 36, the emergency services said LAGOS, Nov 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The death toll from the collapse of a high-rise building in an upscale area of Nigeria’s commercial capital…

Election campaign ends in Nicaragua

MANAGUA, Nov 4 (NNN-TELESUR) — Nicaragua closed its electoral campaign period four days before the elections, which started last Sept 25 as political parties attempt to win votes for the legislative, presidential and vice-presidential positions. Nearly 4.5 million citizens are eligible to vote on Nov 7. The participants in this…

Venezuela and the ICC sign an Agreement of Understanding

CARACAS, Nov 4 (NNN-TELESUR) — The President of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro, signed Wednesday an agreement of understanding with the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Karim A.A. Khan QC, which will facilitate cooperation and mutual assistance. “We have reached an agreement that is self-explanatory; it is an agreement that expresses…